World War II
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Community News
Alexandria Commemorating 77th Anniversary of D-Day With Virtual Events
ALEXANDRIA, VA-The Battle of Normandy, also known as D-Day, began on June 6, 1944. On that day, 150,000 American, British,…
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Arlington’s Netherlands Carillon Undergoes Restoration, Adding Bells
Alexandria, VA – Ever see the Netherlands Carillon or hear the ringing from it? That’s the bell tower adjacent to…
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Alexandrian Honored 75 Years Later for Heroic Act
by Rashawnda Daniels-Atkinson Alexandria, VA – World War II (WWII) veteran and resident at Alexandria’s Watergate, Robert “Bob” Fischman received…
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Let Loose: Have Fun in Alexandria This Veterans Day Weekend!
Alexandria, VA – The weather turned cold quickly! But that doesn’t stop businesses from putting on great events year round.…
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Alexandria to Commemorate 75th Anniversary of D-Day
ALEXANDRIA, VA – On May 28, Mayor Justin M. Wilson will proclaim that the City will recognize the June 6,…
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Zebra Misc
Skulking around in Northern Virginia’s Woodlands
Spies of Yore Sneaked; Today, Skinks Slink By Glenda C. Booth November 10, 2018 Julia Child cooked more than boeuf…
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Arts
Art of Armistice Exhibit in Torpedo Factory
100th Anniversary of the Building’s Groundbreaking, November 2018 The newest group exhibition in Target Gallery, the contemporary exhibition space for…
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War and Remembrance: D-Day Commemoration at Market Square
By Kelly MacConomy On a sultry Saturday this past June 9, the City of Alexandria along with her Sister City…
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