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Community News
Creating a Community Garden With the Old Town Pool Makeover
By Robert and Zoya Margolis Alexandria, VA – Something exciting is happening in historic Alexandria City government is planning to…
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Community News
“The Terrifying Tunnel” on Wilkes Street in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia
Alexandria, VA – Alexandrians have long admired the sturdily constructed Wilkes Street Tunnel that runs from Wilkes and Royal Streets…
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George Washington Prayed Here: Historic Christ Church in Alexandria, Virginia Celebrates 250 Years of Faith
Alexandria, VA – Alexandria’s historic Christ Church is celebrating its 250th anniversary this year. The Georgian-style church, completed in 1773…
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Community News
140 Supporters Gather at Riverfront Home to Celebrate Twig’s 90th Anniversary
Alexandria, VA – A little rain did not deter 140 people from descending on a large house on the banks…
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Animal Heroes
Alexandria Police Department Remembers Beloved Retired K-9 Trajan
ALEXANDRIA, VA – On Oct. 4, 2021, the Alexandria Police Department lost a beloved member. Retired K-9, Trajan, passed peacefully…
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Foodie Newz
Lena’s Wood-Fired Pizza and Tap Named In Top 100 Restaurants in United States
ALEXANDRIA, VA–Lena’s Wood-Fired Pizza and Tap, owned by the Yates family of Alexandria, was just placed on OpenTable’s list of…
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Community News
The Last Class of T.C. Williams High School Graduates
ALEXANDRIA, VA–After two days of torrential downpours left the ceremony start time up in the air, the clouds parted just…
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Nonprofit News
Local Nonprofit Rebuilding Together DC Alexandria Hosts Run/Walk/Roll To Rebuild Virtual 5K
ALEXANDRIA, VA–Rebuilding Together DC Alexandria, a local nonprofit that repairs the homes of low income families and people in need,…
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COVID-19
Restaurant and Retail Leaders Unite to Vaccinate Workers in Alexandria
ALEXANDRIA, VA–In late March, Alexandria business leaders got together and decided it was time to take care of their own.…
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Community News
Help Carpenter’s Shelter Raise $35,000 Before the End of April
ALEXANDRIA, VA–Carpenter’s Shelter is requesting the generosity of Alexandrians to help raise $35,000 by the end of April to support…
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