Stories for July 2018

Stories for July 2018

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Monday, July 30

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Rabbits, Turtles, Fish and More in Alexandria

AWLA shelter open to everyone.

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Embracing ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ in Alexandria

Rock opera by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice runs through Aug. 11 at LTA.

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Alexandria U16 Boys Futsal Team Wins National Championship

U13 boys advance to final four.

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Joseph Egerton Dies

Gallery owner, businessman dies at 79.

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USCGC Nathan Bruckenthal

Coast Guard commissions newest Fast Response Cutter.

Thursday, July 26

Wednesday, July 25

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Wahoos Finish Undefeated

Emil LaSida sets Colonial Swim League Record in the 50-m backstroke.

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‘A Caring, Loving Guy’ of Alexandria

Friends remember local man murdered in King Street business.

Tuesday, July 24

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Disney’s ‘Newsies’ on July 26-28 in Alexandria

Musical will be performed at Bishop Ireton High School.

Commentary: Do Not Separate Children and Families

What we have learned.

Commentary: Protect Immigrant Students from ICE

Friday, July 20

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Our award-winning annual Special Pullout Newcomers and Community Guides for each of our 15 communities with inside facts on what makes each community special, their secret places, the real power players, how to get involved and more will publish on August 22, 2018.

Wednesday, July 18

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Girls Learn about Fire and Rescue at Camp

To give girls confidence in their abilities, push them beyond their comfort zone.

Appetite: &pizza Opens New Location in Potomac Yard

&pizza Opens New Location in Potomac Yard

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‘Pippin’ Arrives at Episcopal High School

Updated version of 1970s musical is told through a millennial lens.

Opinion: Commentary: ‘Finally’

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People At Work: Read My Lips

Lipsology uncovers personality traits.

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Grab and Go Breakfast Kiosks Initiated at T.C. Williams

Grant funds “Breakfast After the Bell.”

Tuesday, July 17

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No Hate Here in Alexandria

Residents gather to protest against white supremacy and immigration policy.

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Piece of Cake in Alexandria

City celebrates 269th birthday.

Meet the New Boss in Alexandria

Hutchings takes reins of city public schools.

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Carlyle Kids in Alexandria

Libraries and Carlyle House collaborate for educational and fun summer programming.

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New Families in Marlan Forest Make the Parade

Mount Vernon community has its first Independence Day parade.

Parade on Independence Day

Friday, July 13

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Designing a Midsummer Table

Using flowers and color to create a summer wonderland.

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Safe Virginia Initiative Looks ‘Beyond Thoughts and Prayers’

The ADAMS Center event focuses on communities of faith’s response to violence.

Thursday, July 12

Thursday, July 5

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Kittenpalooza

Herding baby cats into new homes.

For a couple hours, a back room of the Potomac Yard PetSmart on July 1 was turned into heaven. Dozens of kittens looking for prospective homes crawled and meowed and played with human friends and prospective owners.

Monday, July 2

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