Alexandria Virginia
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Alexandria News
Ever Wonder Why Del Ray Is Called Del Ray?
Why is Del Ray called Del Ray? The history of Alexandria's beloved neighborhood is well documented, but the story behind…
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Alexandria Noir
Juneteenth in Alexandria 2026: Freedom’s History and Citywide Celebration
Alexandria, VA – Juneteenth is one of those dates that asks us to do two things at once: celebrate freedom…
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Book Reviews
Book Party Alert! NPR’s Allison Aubrey Celebrates Midlife Possibilities in New Book, “Your Turn”
ALEXANDRIA, VA — For many women, midlife can feel a little uncertain. After the hustle of building a career or…
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Unseen Old Town
Stone Bridge at Hooff’s Run: Alexandria’s Hidden Railroad Landmark
Alexandria, VA – Alexandria has served as an important transportation center since colonial times, when Scottish merchants established a busy…
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Giving Back
Alexandrian Joins Sister, GLOBAL Ambassador Crystal Muro, at Star-Studded AcceptAbility Gala in Washington D.C.
Alexandria, VA- On Wednesday, May 20, Alexandrian Liz Mahar will join her sister, 2026 GLOBAL Ambassador Crystal Muro, at the…
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Alexandria News
Susan B. Kellom, Alexandria Civic Leader and Army Veteran, Dies
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Susan B. Kellom, a longtime Alexandria resident, Army veteran, and devoted civic leader whose decades of service helped…
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Veterans
Purple-Up! Celebrate Military Children in Alexandria This April
By Donna Reuss Alexandria, VA – We all have heard the term “military brat.” Maybe some of you reading right…
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Alexandria News
Marian Van Landingham Dies at 88; Led Creation of Alexandria’s Torpedo Factory Arts Center
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Marian A. Van Landingham—an artist, political leader, and driving force behind the transformation of Alexandria’s waterfront into a…
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Memories and Musings
On Liminal Space and Shopping Centers: Dead Malls, Memory, and Changing Times
Alexandria, VA – The first time I heard the words “liminal space,” they were read by our then minister, The…
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Alexandria News
Weekly Hot List: Cool Volunteer Opportunities in Alexandria, Virginia (January 27, 2026)
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Looking for meaningful ways to give back in Alexandria? Here’s the weekly hot list of cool volunteer opportunities—from…
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