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Howling Fun in Alexandria

Halloween parade returns to Del Ray.

Halloween Parade

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To the Rescue in Alexandria

New coats distributed to families in need.

“The smiles on the kids’ faces said it all.” — ARHA CEO Keith Pettigrew

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Spooky Science in Alexandria

Mad Science Expo inspires STEAM learning.

Spooky Science

APPETITE in Alexandria

Spooky Events Dot the Restaurant Landscape This Halloween

Spooky Events

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Transurban and Community Partners Promote Child Passenger Safety

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Transurban, operator of the 495, 95 and 395 Express Lanes, and Community Partners Promote Child Passenger Safety.

APPETITE in Alexandria

Off the Menu: Restaurant News and Notes for October

Dining

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Remembering the Fallen in Alexandria

Ivy Hill ceremony honors fire and EMS personnel.

Fireman

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Inclusionary Dreams

What if Alexandria could force developers to build affordable housing?

If Alexandria wanted to take a carrot-and-stick approach to development, city officials would soon run into a problem. The lure of density is a big fat carrot, which seems to be getting larger each year. But officials in Richmond are holding all the sticks. Chief among them is the idea of inclusionary zoning, which would require the General Assembly to give Alexandria permission to force developers to build affordable housing.

Senior Technology and Avoiding Scams and Fraud

Senior Technology

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Hometown Heroes in Alexandria

Lyles brothers receive keys to the city.

Hometown Heroes

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Celebrating a Century in Alexandria

City celebrates local centenarians.

100 Years

It’s Academic Is Back Exclusively on WETA

It’s Academic Is Back Exclusively on WETA

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