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SSA raises $45k at Oktoberfest.

Oktoberfest.

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Mad Science Expo inspires STEAM learning.

Mad Science Expo inspires STEAM learning.

Free Safe Rides for Would-be Drunk Drivers

Free safe rides will be offered to would-be drunk drivers throughout the Washington-metropolitan area during Halloween celebration time, 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26 and until 4 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 27.

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Stepping Up

Hundreds help raise $88k for ALIVE!

More than 450 participants took to the streets of Alexandria in the 43rd annual StepALIVE! Walk-a-thon, helping the nonprofit raise more than $88,000 to serve at-risk communities.

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Aw Shucks

Fish Market repeats as oyster shucking champs.

The competition was fierce, but in the end it was the Fish Market that took top honors for the second year in a row at the 5th annual Oyster Week Oyster Shucking contest Oct. 12 in Old Town.