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Celebrating Purim in Alexandria

Observance marks the saving of Jews from execution in Persia.

Celebration

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‘A Full-Scale Genocide’

Ukraine appeals for worldwide aid.

Ukraine appeals

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‘She Loves Me’ in Arlington and Alexandria

Signature Theatre’s Rom-Com of musicals.

Rom-Com

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Pretty in Pink in Alexandria

Public art installation set for March 25.

Public art

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Polynesian Partners in Alexandria

Local businesses raise funds for Tonga tsunami relief.

Tonga tsunami relief

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Food on the Stove in Alexandria

Nonprofit focuses on firefighter health.

Food for Fireman

Triumphant Titans

Williams, Hamiliton new state HS champions.

Track

Getting Carded in Alexandria

Arminta Wood celebrates 96th birthday.

Birthday

‘Under the Same Roof’ in Alexandria

Lee-Fendall program shares stories of the enslaved.

Lee-Fendall house

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Uncommon Valor in Arlington

Survivors mark Iwo Jima 77th anniversary.

Iwo Jima

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The Heart of Alexandria

Florence King, volunteers honored for service.

Volunteers honored

‘A Mandate from the Workforce’ in Alexandria

AFD union wins vote on collective bargaining.

Union Workforce

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‘Known But to God’ in Alexandria

Wreath laying held at Tomb of the Unknown Revolutionary Soldier.

Tomb of the unknown

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By George!

Worldwide participation highlights GW parade.

Parade

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By George!

Worldwide participation highlights GW parade.

President's Day Parade

And the Winner Is…

Lena’s named Heart of Del Ray.

heart of Del Ray

Parajon Proposes FY 2023 Budget

General fund increases to $830 million.

Budget

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From the Heart in Alexandria

Food and clothing drive benefits local charities.

Charitable Donations

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Jinks to Keynote Friendship Breakfast in Alexandria

Lawhorne, Pepper to be honored with Rev. Ben Lynt Award.

Keynote breakfast

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Love Is in the Air in Alexandria

Couples share their secrets to success.

Couples and Valentines Day

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Obituary: Greg Knott

Famed photographer dies at 49.

Photographer dies

Alexandrians Have Heart

Food and clothing drive set for Feb. 12

Food drive

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From the Civil War to Civil Rights

Exploring the African American Heritage Trail.

Black History

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On the Move in Alexandria

Old Town Shop relocates to 104 S. Union.

Old Town Shop relocates to 104 S. Union.

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New Kid on the Block in Alexandria

IDA opens in Potomac Yard

New IDA opens

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Power Shift

Locals celebrate Youngkin inauguration in Alexandria

Inauguration

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Seeking Leaders of Tomorrow in Alexandria

Applications open for Boys and Girls State

Scholarships

Peter Reistad Wins Post 24 Oratorical in Alexandria

West Potomac junior advances to District 17 competition.

Oracle contestant

Thank You Del

Pepper honored for 36 years on Council.

Del Pepper tribute

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Striking a Chord in Alexandria

Christ Church installs new pipe organ.

New pipe organ

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Hot, Hot, Hot in Alexandria

Chili contest benefits Girls State.

Chili Contest

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‘The Bus to Buchenwald’

de Fonseca-Wollheim is featured speaker at Agudas Achim.

Speaker at Agudas Achim

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Obituary: Bill Stokes

International business consultant dies at 57.

Bill Stokes

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Casey Sworn in as Sheriff in Alexandria

Public ceremony canceled due to pandemic.

Sheriff

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Talking Baseball in Alexandria

ASC to host Aces manager, owner Jan. 19.

Baseball in Alexandria

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Once Upon a Mattress (Youth Edition)

ACCT returns to live performances Jan. 14-23.

ACCT Performance

Obituary: Charlette Mitchell in Alexandria

D.A.R.E. officer, aide to Chief of Police dies at 58.

DARE officer

Celebrating a Century in Alexandria

Helen Morris turns 100.

100th Birthday

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‘Held Hostage by VDOT’ in Alexandria

Locals among those stranded on I-95 during snowstorm.

Snow on Roads

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‘Bigger Demand Than Usual’ in Mount Vernon

Firefighters continue annual toy drive.

Toy Drive

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To the Rescue in Alexandria

West End toy drive serves 350 families.

Toy Drive

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Christmas in Camp in Alexandria

Fort Ward reenacts Civil War Christmas.

Fort Ward Christmas

Obituary: Elizabeth DeBruyn Weight

Environmental specialist dies at 55.

Weight obituary

Love on the Docks in Alexandria

Holiday boat parade lights up the waterfront.

Boats boats boats

Improving Brain Health in Alexandria

Goodwin House hosts Stronger Memory program.

Memory health

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Festival of Lights in Alexandria

Lighting the menorah