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Opinion: Commentary: Welcome to the Mount Vernon District

Keep in touch with TEAM MVD (Mount Vernon District) to be in the know.

Welcome to the Mount Vernon District!

Mount Vernon Lee Chamber of Commerce Builds Community

Welcome to your new home in this community.

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Mount Vernon Farmers Market Vendors Become Familiar ‘Locals’

They get up before dawn every Wednesday from May to December and load up tables, tents and boxes, crates and coolers filled with meats, baked goods, fruits, vegetables, plants and other wares.

Alexandria/Mount Vernon Nonprofits

Many nonprofits in the city and nearby need your help to continue to rise to the need during the dual health and economic crisis of the pandemic.

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Show Up and Vote Early; No Excuse Required

I was one of the many people who flocked to Alexandria’s Election office on Royal Street on Sept. 18, when it kicked off 45 days of no-excuse voting for the first time.

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Getting Out, Giving Back in Alexandria

Opportunities abound to help community

As Alexandrians continue facing challenging times during the pandemic, individuals have rallied in their spirit of giving, whether it be in time, talents or resources with no shortage of opportunities to get involved.

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Getting Down to Business in Alexandria

Guide to navigating the ABCs of Alexandria, for newcomers and the rest of us

With Alexandrians living in the shadow of the nation’s capital, acronyms such as DoD, NSA and DHS are a part of the daily vernacular.

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There’s No Place Like Home in Alexandria

City adapts in changing times

Alexandria has for centuries been known primarily as the hometown of George Washington, attracting history aficionados from across the globe to its cobblestone streets and lively waterfront.

‘What Do You Like About Living in Alexandria?’

‘What Do You Like About Living in Alexandria?’

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‘Too Blessed to be Stressed’ in Alexandria

Walk-by parade held for Jim Henson.

Family and friends gathered for a socially distanced walk-by parade Sept. 27 to honor Jim Henson, who was recently diagnosed with Stage IV lung cancer.

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‘Notorious RBG’

Vigil held to honor Justice Ginsburg

Generations of Alexandrians turned out Sept. 24 to participate in a candlelight vigil and walk in memory of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who died Sept. 18 after a battle with cancer.

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Del Ray’s Art on the Avenue Goes Virtual

5th anniversary festival to run Oct. 3 to Dec. 25

One of the region’s premier arts festivals is going virtual for 2020, with Del Ray’s Art on the Avenue kicking off Oct. 3 and running through Dec. 25 in an effort to provide ongoing support to local artists.

History: Alexandria

The Office of Historic Alexandria announced the installation of two new panels commemorating the Loving v. Virginia Supreme Court decision legalizing interracial marriage throughout the United States, and the Law Firm of Cohen, Cohen, and Hirschkop, which represented the Lovings.

Opinion: Commentary: 7 Months of Snow Days

COVID-19 outbreak has shined a light on unacceptable disparities in wellness and access to healthcare.

Some of the most challenging times in local government are when it snows.

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9 Spots for Outdoor Dining in Alexandria

Over the past six months, restaurants across Alexandria have had to get creative in the face of unprecedented challenges.