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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.

United Community Needs 75 Gift Cards

The start of the new school year is just around the corner with Fairfax County Public Schools beginning on Aug. 19.

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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.

Retired Centreville Teacher Publishes Young Adult Novel

Looks forward to receiving reviews from former students and staff members.

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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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Sediment Study Underway at Lake Accotink

Sediments determine future management strategies for Lake Accotink that could go several ways.

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Driver Charged in Fatal Pedestrian Crash

Driver Charged in Fatal Pedestrian Crash


Chantilly Ranked 3rd, Best Places for Families

Chantilly ranks high

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Drop Off Extra Produce to Help Needy Families

Drop Off Extra Produce to Help Needy Families


“Flourishing After 55” in Arlington

Senior Living

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Torri Huske Wins Olympic Gold in Paris

Arlington swimmer wins in Paris.


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LTA opens 90th anniversary season with award-winning musical 'Memphis'

LTA opens 90th anniversary season with award-winning musical.

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40 Under 40

Chamber celebrates 9th class of honorees.

Chamber celebrates 9th class of honorees.


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Rewarding Housing Innovation

Biden administration grants $3.5 million to boost regional affordable housing efforts.

Biden administration grants $3.5 million to boost regional affordable housing efforts.

Biden Acts to Maximize Democracy’s Chances

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