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Thanks for Nothing? Gratitude When Life is Hard
Alexandria, VA – November rolls around and suddenly it’s all gratitude journals, pumpkin-spice-everything, and people posting reflective Instagram captions under…
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Community News Alexandria Virginia
How Are We Doing? Alexandria Releases State of Health Report
By Gabi Miller Alexandria, VA – Last month, the Alexandria Health Department hosted an event to share updates on…
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Community News Alexandria Virginia
Alexandria Hosts NAMIWalks Northern Virginia on May 4
ALEXANDRIA, VA — On Sunday, May 4, community members from across the region will gather at Bren Mar Park in…
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Health and Wellness
Alexandrians Say Mental Health One of City’s Biggest Challenges, Diversity One of Greatest Strengths
ALEXANDRIA, VA-Results from the Alexandria Health Department’s (AHD) 2024 community-wide health survey are in and show that mental health and…
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Community News Alexandria Virginia
Riders Bond with Horses at Local Therapeutic Riding Center
MASON NECK, VA- Simple Changes is an equine-assisted therapeutic riding center in Lorton, VA. Founded in 2005, the nonprofit serves…
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Community News Alexandria Virginia
ALX Commuters Gear Up for Bike to Work Day on May 17
Alexandria, VA – Tune up that bicycle. Make sure your helmet fits properly. Because the big day is almost…
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Community News Alexandria Virginia
Alexandria Residents: Complete Mental Health First Aid Training Online
ALEXANDRIA, VA-Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training teaches the initial help given to a person showing signs of a mental…
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Book Reviews
Follow a Congressman’s Journey Back from Crippling Anxiety
Alexandria, VA – Review: Lost and Broken Publisher: Health Communications Inc. Author: Congressman Adam Smith Reviewed by: Ralph Peluso, Literary…
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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
Local High School Sophomore Trains at Alexandria Gym for a Shot at NBA
ALEXANDRIA, VA–Darnell Thomas is one month into 2022, and his New Year’s resolution is still holding strong. He is a…
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