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GOLD!

Alexandria’s Noah Lyles claims world's fastest man with 100m Olympic Gold.

GOLD!

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Enjoying a Festive National Night Out

Many sites to gather for NNO with neighbors and public safety officials around the city.

Many sites to gather for NNO with neighbors and public safety officials around the city.

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Belvoir Looking to Expand the Camping Facilities on Base

New ‘Travel Camp’ going through steps for approval.

New ‘Travel Camp’ going through steps for approval.

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Scooter Safety Under the Microscope

This transportation option is popular in urban and college atmospheres.

This transportation option is popular in urban and college atmospheres.

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Renovations Complete at ALIVE! House

HomeAid gives new life to transitional housing.

ALIVE house

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Senior in Alexandria

Increasing Access to African American Collections

Alexandria Black History Museum receives Institute of Museum and Library Services Grant

Alexandria Black History Museum receives Institute of Museum and Library Services Grant

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Fort Hunt as WWII POW Camp Captures Alexandria’s Interest

This story by Christopher Ulrich appeared in August, 1985

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Tax Free Weekend

Old Town retailers add to sales tax holiday.

As Virginia’s annual tax-free weekend approaches Aug. 2-4, more than 30 retailers in Old Town will participate by covering the sales tax on all purchases including those items not usually part of the sales tax holiday.

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Friendship Firehouse Festival

Historic fire company celebrates 250 years.

A celebration of the 250th anniversary of Alexandria’s Friendship Fire Company will be on full display at the upcoming Friendship Firehouse Festival Aug. 3 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the 100 block of South Alfred Street.

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Creative Vision

Van Landingham celebrated for Torpedo Factory transformation.

Marian Van Landingham, a former Virginia State Delegate and champion of the arts, was celebrated at her home in Old Town July 13 as the driving force behind transforming the Torpedo Factory into a nationally recognized art center 50 years ago.

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‘The Lost Weekend’

Local gallery hosts Lennon exhibit.

Members of the Alexandria Rotary Club were special guests July 19 at the Nepenthe Gallery for an exhibit by photographer May Pang, who showcased her candid photographs of John Lennon.

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Local Audubon Chapter Drops ‘Audubon’ from Name

Now the Northern Virginia Bird Alliance, still a chapter of the National Audubon Society.

Local Audubon Chapter Drops ‘Audubon’ from Name

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