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‘Remembering Is Resistance’

Memorial for Benjamin Thomas

Memorial for Benjamin Thomas

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Jack Sullivan was selected as a 2023 Living Legend of Alexandria.

Jack Sullivan was selected as a 2023 Living Legend of Alexandria.

Tons of Trucks in Alexandria

Tons of Trucks

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Firefighters & Friends to the Rescue in Alexandria

Hundreds of families come to Charles Houston Recreation Center to get ready for the first day of school next Monday.

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Haircuts for School in Alexandria

Haircuts for School in Alexandria

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Familiar Face on the Mount Vernon Trail is Moving On Up

GW Parkway Superintendent Charles Cuvelier got a well-deserved promotion.

GW Parkway Superintendent Charles Cuvelier got a well deserved promotion.

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Alexandria Film Festival — Behind the Scenes

Interview with Patti North, executive director and founder of the Alexandria Film Festival

The Alexandria Film Festival will run from Nov. 7-10 in several venues around Alexandria. It features high quality short and feature length films, documentaries, filmmaker panels and arts presentations. This is the first in a series of articles focusing on the background, the process and a look at the movers and shakers who make it all happen.

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Firebirds Wood Fired Grill Opens in Franconia

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill celebrated their opening with a ribbon cutting hosted by Mount Vernon Springfield Chamber of Commerce on Monday, Aug. 12 at their new restaurant located at 7027A Manchester Boulevard.

Sidewalk Sale at Belle View Shopping Center

Saturday, Sept. 7, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., experience a day of shopping and dining at Belle View Shopping Center, 1632 Belle View Boulevard.

Alexandria Police Kill Armed Man Having Mental Health Crisis

Man in his 60s pronounced dead at the scene.

On Monday, Aug. 12, 2024, Alexandria Police Officers responded at approximately 10:46 p.m. to a 911 call from a man asking police to check on the well-being of one of his co-workers. The caller said the co-worker had made very concerning statements about harming himself and advised he was armed with at least two guns.

School Zone Speed Cameras Back in Effect Starting Aug. 19

The City of Alexandria will resume enforcement of school zone speed cameras beginning August 19, 2024, the first day of school for Alexandria City Public Schools.

Community-Centered Health Assessment

All residents are invited to participate in Alexandria Health Department’s 2024 Community Health Assessment, beginning with a kick-off event on Wednesday, Aug. 28 at Patrick Henry Recreation Center.

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City-Wide Food Drive Food4ALX

36,500 lbs of Food Collected During the Month of July

36,500 lbs of Food Collected During the Month of July

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Living Legends of Alexandria

LLA announces 2024 Legends.

LLA announces 2024 Legends.

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Friendship Firehouse celebrates 250 years.

Friendship Firehouse celebrates 250 years.

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