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Moon Mania

Solar eclipse crosses U.S.; next one slated for 2044.

Solar Eclipse

Spring2ACTion 2024 Unites Alexandria Nonprofits

ACT for Alexandria, the community foundation, announces the return of Spring2ACTion, Alexandria’s community-wide Giving Day on Wednesday, April 24, 2024.

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Pam St. Clair

King Street Gardens Park, local activist dies at 80.

Pam St. Clair, one of the driving forces behind the development of King Street Gardens Park on upper King Street, died April 7 at her home in Grand Junction, Colo. She was 80 years old.

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Houston to Feel Titan Robotics IMPACT

For the third year in a row, Alexandria City High School’s Titan Robotics team won the prestigious FIRST Impact Award on Saturday at the Chesapeake District Championships held in Petersburg, Va.

Grant to Prevent Gun Violence

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Marion Moon

Philanthropist, Living Legend dies at 82.

Philanthropist, Living Legend dies at 82.

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Sunrise Easter Sunday

Ventures in Community, believing in the power of resurrection.

Sunrise service

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Good Friday Fish Fry

DPC continues fundraising tradition.

Fish

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The Heat is On

City to host solar eclipse watch party.

Eclipse

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Obituary: Ben Morris

Former sportswriter, restauranteur dies at 75.

“I think Ben Morris was one of the more important sportswriters we have had around here.” — Local historian Greg Paspatis

275 Years

This July marks 275 years since Alexandria’s 1749 founding.

City of Alexandria Recognizes Sexual Assault Awareness Month

In recognition of National Sexual Assault Awareness Month, the City of Alexandria is holding a series of events and activities throughout April to support survivors and engage the community in prevention efforts.

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City Budget Will Be Adopted May 1

Since City Manager James Parajon presented the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Proposed Budget to the City Council and community, the City Council has held several work sessions with City leaders to assess the current state of resources and programs.

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Sunset Concert at River Farm with Soulfire

The band Soulfire takes the stage at River Farm, headquarters of the American Horticultural Society, on Thursday, May 30, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.

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Historic Funding for Chesapeake Bay Restoration

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Wednesday that $206 million in funding will be allocated for projects aimed at continuing the restoration of the Chesapeake Bay.

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