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Arts
What’s Up With Alexandria’s Poet Laureate KaNikki Jakarta?
ALEXANDRA, VA – If you are a poetry enthusiast in the area, then it’s likely you’ve heard the name of…
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Book Reviews
Retired Librarian and Grandson Start Book Review Column: Up First, Percy Jackson & The Olympians
ALEXANDRIA, VA – A retired librarian and currently practicing bibliophile under the alias of “Bubbie,” (which is Yiddish for “Grandma,”)…
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Community News Alexandria Virginia
Alexandria Celebrates New Graduates from Criminal Justice Academy
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Eight new Alexandria law enforcement officers – three deputy sheriffs and five police officers – graduated from…
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Agenda:Alexandria
Wesley Housing Listed as a Top Affordable Housing Developer
ALEXANDRA, VA – Wesley Housing, a nonprofit affordable housing developer, was recently named one of the Top 50 Affordable Housing…
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Entertainment
History: Waterfront Dining in Alexandria — From Beachcomber to Barca
ALEXANDRIA, VA – It’s been 68 years since there was waterfront dining on the Potomac River in Alexandria. Given this…
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Nonprofit News
Local Nonprofit Rebuilding Together DC Alexandria Hosts Run/Walk/Roll To Rebuild Virtual 5K
ALEXANDRIA, VA–Rebuilding Together DC Alexandria, a local nonprofit that repairs the homes of low income families and people in need,…
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Environmental
Local Green Team at Goodwin House Bailey’s Crossroads Hosts Panel Discussion on Combating Climate Change
ALEXANDRIA, VA–“Drive less, plant a tree, have one meatless day a week. Doing many small things in terms of energy…
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Arts
DASHing Words in Motion Poetry Bus Honors 10 Alexandria Poets, Poet Laureate
ALEXANDRIA, VA–April is National Poetry Month, so the DASHing Words in Motion poetry contest, an annual contest that welcomes…
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Business News
Local Boutique The Old Town Shop Celebrates 4th Anniversary
ALEXANDRIA, VA–Local boutique, The Old Town Shop, is celebrating is fourth anniversary this year! Since opening its doors in historic…
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Pets
An AWLA April Fools!
ALEXANDRIA, VA–It is the first day of April, which means warmer weather, blooming flowers, and of course practical jokes.…
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