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Fall and Halloween Events in Alexandria

Fall Events in Alexandria

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A Noteworthy Milestone

Alexandria Harmonizers celebrate 75 years.

The Alexandria Harmonizers, Alexandria’s own internationally acclaimed a cappella performing group, will celebrate their 75th diamond anniversary with a special performance Sept. 9 at the Rachel M Schlesinger Concert Hall on the Alexandria campus of Northern Virginia Community College.

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3 Dates to Circle for Dining in September

A trio of celebrations awaits this month, ranging from an arts-and-cocktails soiree early on to a celebration of Oktoberfest to a bluegrass brunch to beat the band. Kick off the journey to autumn with some September fun – here are some of the month’s best bets.

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Sheriff’s Office Recognizes Inmates

Educational certificates presented to 50 at Detention Center ceremony.

Inmates

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Lyles Takes Triple Crown

Alexandria sprinter makes history at World Championships.

Track star

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To the Rescue in Alexandria

Backpacks, books distributed to families in need.

Backpacks

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‘Mission Accomplished’

Deputy City Manager Collins retires.

teacher retires

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Back to School in Alexandria

New Douglas MacArthur ES welcomes students.

New School

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No Matter What — Try Really Hard NOT To Fall

“There are measures we can take to help prevent falls.” — Sara Pappa, Northern Virginia Falls Prevention Alliance coordinator

Book Events At Elaine’s

Jeffrey James Higgins, author of “Furious” and “Unseen,” will host a series of public book events in the upstairs library room at Elaine’s on Queen Street over the next several months.

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New! Speed Cameras in School Zones Where Limit Is 15 MPH

The City of Alexandria’s new school zone speed camera program will go live for the 2023-24 school year.

Hurricane Preparedness

Hurricanes

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Full S.T.E.A.M. Ahead

education

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