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Animal Welfare League of Alexandria

AWLA’s Pets & People Community Wellness Events

AWLA’s Pets & People Community Wellness Events

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First Food Collection of New School Year

Event held during National Hunger Action month

Event held during National Hunger Action month

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Art and Nature Share Space

South county’s Lorton is home to Workhouse Arts Center and Nature Park

South county’s Lorton is home to Workhouse Arts Center and Nature Park

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USGS Headquarters in Reston Celebrates 50th Anniversary

Where and what USGS studies may surprise you.

Where and what USGS studies may surprise you.

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Great Places According to Dogs

Volunteers and staff of Fairfax County Animal Shelter share their favorite dog-friendly places

Great Places According to Dogs

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Fairfax County Is Doggone Friendly

Our county seen through the eyes of our dogs.

Our county seen through the eyes of our dogs.

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Find Your Go-To Bakery

Life is sweet at these local establishments

Life is sweet at these local establishments

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Transportation Projects in the Southern Part of Fairfax County

Fairfax County Parkway will be widened in the western portion of the county.

Fairfax County Parkway will be widened in the western portion of the county.

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Fairfax City Looks Toward the Future

More multifamily homes and retail uses are planned.

While proud of its historic heritage, Fairfax City is continually modernizing and warmly welcoming new residents, businesses and commercial development.

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Eat Fresh, Eat Local at Your Neighborhood Farmers Market

The Farmers Markets in Arlington have a rich history going back to the establishment of the first market at Courthouse parking lot in 1979.

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Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Arlington …

But didn’t have time to find out

I thought I knew everything about Arlington. And I did know most of what is in Barbara Noe Kennedy’s book “100 Things to do in Arlington Virginia Before You Die.”

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Animal Welfare League of Arlington, A Guide

Helping the community with animal questions and issues of all kinds.

What are you supposed to do if you find an injured raccoon in your yard? Or, what is the best course of action when there is a bird's nest in a tree on your property that your dog or cat just won’t leave alone? When you are faced with these animal challenges, you should call the Animal Welfare League of Arlington (AWLA).

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A Win For Virginia

Museum

Home Sick in Alexandria

Outdated apartment complexes gush greenhouse gas emissions.

Apartments outdated

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Giving Thanks in Alexandria

Miracle League honors first responders.

Miracle League honors first responders.

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