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School News
George Washington Middle School To Receive Permanent State Historical Marker
ALEXANDRIA, VA–From 1935 to 1971, what is now the George Washington Middle School at 1005 Mt. Vernon Avenue used to…
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Community News
AWLA Gardens Get a Summer Makeover in Honor of Late Local Business Owner
ALEXANDRIA, VA–Brenda S. Wilson was a prominent business owner in Alexandria; she and her daughter had started the dance dress…
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Environmental
New Compost Station Opens at Old Town North Sunday Farmers Market
ALEXANDRIA, VA–On Sunday, July 17, the Old Town North Sunday Farmers Market officially opened its Compost Cab compost station. The new…
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Community News
AlexRenew Names New Tunnel Boring Machine for Environmental Pioneer Hazel Johnson
ALEXANDRIA, VA–On Thursday, July 14, AlexRenew revealed the name of the new tunnel boring machine (TBM) that will be excavating…
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Arts
Art Night in Old Town Returns Next Thursday, July 21
ALEXANDRIA, VA–On every third Thursday since May 2022, the Old Town Business Association has hosted Art Night, a self-guided tour…
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Zebra Misc
Alexandria Fire Department Prioritizes Mental Health at Annual Recruit Training Workshop
ALEXANDRIA, VA–Every day it becomes increasingly evident the importance of mental health to function in everyday life. Now multiply the…
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Zebra Misc
2021 Miss Virginia and 2022 Scholarship Contestants Attend First Lady’s Third Spirit of Sisterhood Event in Roanoke
ROANOKE, VA – On Tuesday, June 21, First Lady Suzanne S. Youngkin hosted her third Spirit of Sisterhood gathering this…
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Chamber Corner
The Alexandria Chamber of Commerce Hosts 2022 Disability Awards In-Person for First Time in Three Years
ALEXANDRIA, VA–On Thursday June 23, the Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Disability Awards in person for the first time…
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Community News
First-of-Its-Kind Juneteenth Celebration Hosted at Carlyle House
ALEXANDRIA, VA–On Sunday, June 19, a Juneteenth Celebration was held at Carlyle House. The celebration, organized by local poet C.…
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Community News
First Lady of Virginia Welcomes Nearly 500 Women to Alexandria’s River Farm for Spirit of Sisterhood Initiative
ALEXANDRIA, VA–On Tuesday, June 14, the American Horticultural Society at George Washington’s Historic River Farm (7931 East Boulevard Dr) welcomed…
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