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Local Documentary Explores ‘The Pits’ Before It Was Kingstowne
ALEXANDRIA, VA – For me, the gravel pits behind Hayfield Secondary School was the local fishing hole – at age…
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City Taking Orders for Trolley Ornament Honoring Historic Railway
ALEXANDRIA, VA – The City of Alexandria is now taking orders for its 2021 Trolley ornament, depicting Car 303 of…
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Alexandria Fashion Designer to First Ladies and Washingtonians, Frankie Welch, Passes at 97
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Visionary fashion designer, teacher and consultant, Frankie Welch, 97, died peacefully at her home at Westminster Canterbury…
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Home and Garden Tours Highlight Alexandria’s Diverse Design
Alexandria, VA – The Twig, the Junior Auxiliary of Inova Alexandria Hospital will hold its 2021 Historic Alexandria Tour “Garden…
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NO FARES: All Can Ride City Public Bus (DASH) for Free in Alexandria, Virginia
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Starting Sunday, September 5, 2021 the city public bus system in Alexandria (DASH buses) will be fare-free…
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Just in Case, Alexandria Is the No. 3 Best City for Surviving a Zombie Apocalypse
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Though not likely to occur, Alexandria, Virginia stacks up third nationwide in terms of zombie preparedness says…
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Panel Discussion: How Much Has COVID-19 Impacted Alexandria, and How Can You Help?
ALEXANDRIA, VA – COVID-19 has had a severe impact on communities all around the world, and Alexandria is no exception…
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Beloved St. Elmo’s Manager Will Nichols Retires Due to Health Concerns
ALEXANDRIA, VA–After 25 years with St. Elmo’s Coffee Pub, manager Will Nichols retires. On Saturday, July 31, the pub hosted…
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Alexandria City Installing New Zebras to Increase Pedestrian Safety on Commonwealth Avenue
ALEXANDRIA, VA – New three-foot oblong bumps called “zebras” were nailed into spots along Commonwealth Avenue today in Alexandria to…
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Alexandria Native Serves with U.S. Navy Amphibious Squadron
By Rick Burke, Navy Office of Community Outreach ALEXANDRIA, VA – An Alexandria, Virginia native is serving with Commander, Amphibious…
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