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Community News
Alexandria Plans Events Around the Bloom of the Cherry Blossoms
ALEXANDRIA, VA-The cherry blossoms will be at peak bloom from March 28 to 31, according to the National Park Service.…
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Alexandria News
Celebrating 50 Years: Alexandria’s Archaeological Commission Is Nation’s Oldest
ALEXANDRIA, VA-The Alexandria Archaeological Commission was formed in 1975. It is the oldest of its kind in the nation. To…
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Community News
Ballyshaners Honor Mike Sloper for His Years of Service
ALEXANDRIA, VA-Since 2016, Mike Sloper has helped the Ballyshaners during the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The group honored him for…
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Alexandria News
Cornerstone Craftsman Celebrates Grand Opening of New Alexandria Location
ALEXANDRIA, VA — Cornerstone Craftsman, a newly established nonprofit dedicated to mentoring local youth, celebrated the grand opening of its…
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Pets
Alexandria’s Animal Welfare League Saves Injured Cat With Sarah’s Fund
ALEXANDRIA, VA-A cat named Popeye came to the Welfare League of Alexandria in September. When he arrived, he had open…
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Pets
Adopt a Pet in Alexandria: Meet Ike
ALEXANDRIA, VA-“Another dog in the home required” is not something AWLA puts in a dog’s adoption profile often, but Ike…
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Pork Barrel BBQ’s Renee Watts Needs Your Help
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Renee Watts is one of Pork Barrel BBQ’s most beloved team members. She brings sunshine to everyone…
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School News
Virginia Tech Showcases Innovation Campus to Reporters, Ahead of Grand Opening Friday
ALEXANDRIA, VA- Virginia Tech inched one step closer today (Feb. 25) to the grand opening of the Innovation Campus on…
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Volunteering
The Hotlist: Where to Volunteer in Alexandria
ALEXANDRIA, VA-Below find the latest volunteer opportunities in Alexandria. To volunteer, register online at volunteeralexandria.org. Thursday, February 27, 10 a.m. to…
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Arts
Galactic Panther Hosts Closing Reception for Album Cover-Inspired Exhibit Feb. 27
ALEXANDRIA, VA-Galactic Panther Art Gallery is excited to announce a closing reception for “ON THE RECORD: A Group Exhibit of…
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