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Blood Donations Needed

Blood Donations Needed

$590K in Arts Grants to 50 Nonprofits

Arts Grants

Potomac Home Sales: July, 2023

In July, 2023, 56 Potomac homes sold between $4,300,000-$645,000.

Potomac Home Sales: July, 2023


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All Fired Up in Alexandria

Friendship Firehouse Celebrates 249 years.

Firehouse

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Fireflies, the Twinkling Critters of the Night

Fireflies

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People at Work

Sit in a Comfortable Chair—You Can’t Put These Books Down

Author in Alexandria


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‘Steeped in Racial Oppression’ in Alexandria

Ceremony unveils marker in honor of lynching victim Benjamin Thomas.

Ceremony

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Running Strong in Alexandria

Powwow showcases Native American culture.

Powwow showcases Native American culture.

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Am I wearing the original Ray Ban Aviators?

Glasses bought at second-hand store may have a history.

Sunglasses


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A Special Lighthouse in Alexandria

National Lighthouse Day, August 7

Lighthouse

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Community Roundups

Sneak Peek at the McLean Design Guidelines, September 2023; Household Well Water Quality Testing Program- Mon. Aug. 7, 5:30 p.m.

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It’s Not Just a Haircut—It’s A Life Experience

It was 2011, and Dwight Grant was having an identity crisis.


Fort Hunt Little League

Fall registration for Fort Hunt Little League is open.

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‘Putting a Face to Those who Protect Our Community’

Centreville communities celebrate National Night Out.

“National Night Out is a good reminder of why we serve and the tremendous support we have from our community – and it’s just fun.” — Capt. Shawn Adcock, FCPD’s Special Operations Division

Inalienable Rights

Virginian Thomas Jefferson was a young man when he penned the words expressed among political philosophers of the time that there were natural rights “endowed by their creator” that all persons possess. His phrase in the Declaration of Independence that preceded that assertion, “all men are created equal,” gained the most notice and debate even until today.


Memorial Benefit Concert

In Memory of Phil Bolin

The family of Phil Bolin would like to invite you to a Memorial Benefit Concert

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Divided Government in an Off-Off Year

Democrats want to take the House; Republicans want to take the Senate.

"I think there's a sense that people want one house to check the other. They don't want total control in both Houses." — Former Gov. Doug Wilder

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Storm damage Aug 7

ROUND TWO – Residents on N. Pitt Street saw trees come down amid the high winds and tornado watch issued for the region Aug. 7.


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Alexandria Celebrates Women

ACW walk kick off

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Women Call Attention to Remaining Equity Issues

Women’s Equality Day - August 26

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