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Mount Vernon Matters
New Hope Fundraiser Reaches Goal
Alexandria, VA – New Hope Housing held An Evening of Hope Benefit — Casino Night! on Nov. 14 at Belle…
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Community News
Program Rewards Residents Wirh Energy-Efficient Homes
ALEXANDRIA, VA-Have an energy efficient home? The City of Alexandria wants to recognize you. Its new program, Eco-City Homes, was…
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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. Saturday, December 7, 10:30 a.m. to…
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School News
St. Stephen’s and St. Agnes Competes on It’s Academic, Dec. 7
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Set your DVRs or watch it live on Saturday, December 7, 2024, when three students from St.…
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Kids
Family Council Gives Parents a Voice on Early Childhood Initiatives
By Michelle Smith Howard, President & CEO, Kids’ First Years Alexandria, VA – In September 2023, the Family Connections Committee…
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Zebra Misc
First Time Since 2016, Hanukkah Begins on Christmas Day
Alexandria, VA – On Wednesday December 25, Christians the world over will celebrate Christmas. That is not unusual, Christmas is…
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Casa Chirilagua
Stories of Neighborly Kindness in Chirilagua
By Adriana Gómez Schellhaas Alexandria, VA – My family and I live in our city’s Chirilagua neighborhood. It is a…
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Hey Dr. Amy!
Managing the Blues: Supporting Emotional Health During Winter’s Shorter Days
Alexandria, VA – As the days grow shorter and the darkness creeps in earlier, many of us feel a little……
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Community News
250 Years and Growing Gives Trinity Reasons To Be Grateful
Alexandria, VA – Older than the Nation itself. Older than the ink on the Bill of Rights or the Constitution.…
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Del Ray Doings
Celebrate the Holidays in Del Ray
By Maureen Schweers Alexandria, VA – It’s the most wonderful time in Del Ray! The holiday season reflects the community’s…
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