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Community News
City Council Approves Pilot Program Extending King Street Pedestrian Zone
ALEXANDRIA, VA-Alexandria City Council has approved a pilot program, to begin this winter, that will extend King Street’s pedestrian zone…
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Transportation
Alexandria Seeks Funding From State Grants to Improve Bus Stops
ALEXANDRIA, VA-The City of Alexandria is in the process of applying for $3.5 million in grant funding to improve many…
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Pets
Adopt a Pet in Alexandria: Meet Richard
ALEXANDRIA, VA-Richard is a 2-year-old, 75-pound male dog who is exuberantly friendly and affectionate. He is housetrained and has lived…
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Obituaries
OBITUARY: Margaret Shea McCormack, 76, Family Woman and Dog Lover
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Margaret Shea McCormack, of Alexandria, VA, 76, passed away peacefully the morning of Veteran’s Day. She was…
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Community News
Tickets Available for Alexandria Cider Festival Nov. 23
ALEXANDRIA, VA-Cider Week is Nov. 15 to 24. To celebrate, the Alexandria Cider Festival will be held in the garden…
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Community News
Fund for Alexandria’s Child Seeks Sponors for Holiday Gift Giving
ALEXANDRIA, VA-The Fund for Alexandria’s Child enhances the lives of foster children who live in the city. This fall, the…
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Aging
On Aging–How I Feel About Giving Up Driving and Getting Around in New Ways
Alexandria, VA – I didn’t learn to drive until I was 26. I had to know. Newly separated with four…
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Alexandria News
SLIDESHOW: Community Celebrates Nine New Living Legends of Alexandria
ALEXANDRIA, VA – On Thursday November 7, 225 people converged on The George Washington Masonic National Memorial on a balmy…
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Alexandria News
Bishop Ireton Student David De Costa Earns Highest Honors in 2024 Naval Horizons National Contest
ALEXANDRIA, VA – David De Costa, Bishop Ireton Class of 2026, earned the highest honors in the 2024 Naval Horizons…
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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. Wednesday, November 20, 5 to 9…
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