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Animal Shelter Volunteers: They Do It All in Alexandria

‘Laundry List’ does include laundry — and hugging bunnies.

How does the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria (AWLA) manage to show dozens of dogs and cats to potential adopters, create special treats for the animals, answer the phone, keep up with mountains of laundry and so many other tasks every week?

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On the Road Again in Alexandria

Safety protocols in place as trolley service resumes

After a more than a year-long pause in operations due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Alexandria’s King Street Trolley resumed service July 5.

Irvin Receives Vision Award

LeadingAge Virginia recently handed out awards at its 2021 annual conference.

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Fairfax City Turns Red, White and Blue

Area residents celebrate the city’s 55th annual Independence Day Parade.

Fairfax City once again turned red, white and blue for its 55th annual Independence Day Parade; the Parade was cancelled in 2020 due to COVID-19.

Taekwondo Instructor Arrested for Sexually Assaulting a Juvenile

Detectives from Major Crimes Bureau Child Abuse Squad have arrested a 22-year-old man for a sexual assault that occurred in 2019 at Kong’s Taekwondo Learning Center, 7744 Gunston Plaza, in Lorton.

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Centreville Student Receives National KidWind Award

Cardinal Ridge Elementary School fourth grader Pranamya Jindal won at the KidWind Challenge.

Cardinal Ridge Elementary School student Pranamya Jindal won first place in the elementary-school division under the team name Nature Wings.

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Ballston Farmers Market Offers CBD Products

Ryan Clark stands at the Cannabreeze CBD stand at Ballston Farmers Market on July 1.

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July 3 Swim Meet, Donaldson Run Thunderbolts vs. Overlee

After a great meet, Overlee bested Donaldson Run 236-184, taking 7 of the 12 relays.

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Parade on Albemarle Street in Arlington is All About Kids...

...and the memories of a small town Fourth of July

It was 9 a.m. on North Albemarle Street in Arlington, and the engines were revving.

Flourishing After 55 in Arlington

Flourishing After 55 in Arlington

Preview: Encore Theatre Innovates Drive Through Theatre in Arlington

Voyager’s Compass returns for two performances on Saturday, July 10 at St. Thomas More Cathedral School parking lot and Sunday, July 11 at Lubber Run Amphitheater.

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Tradition Marches On as Generations Gather for Neighborhood Parade in Arlington

Enthusiasm runs high at the annual Lyon Village neighborhood 4th of July parade on Monday, July 5 despite last year’s hiatus due to COVID.

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Little Free Pantry in Alexandria

There's a new pantry in town: The Charles Houston Recreation Center at 901 Wythe Street is now host to a Little Free Pantry, Alexandria's first on city property, spearheaded by Hope Nelson, who is also food writer for Alexandria Gazette Packet.

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Tornado Hits Down in Arlington

The National Weather Service confirmed that an EF level 1 tornado touched down in Arlington near the intersection of Lee Highway and Glebe Road at about 9:00 p.m. July 1.

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Herndon Celebrates Independence Day

Patriotism and independence shine bright on dual fronts.

The Town of Herndon celebrated the 4th of July after canceling last year’s event due to the pandemic.