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Ira Robinson

Political trailblazer dies at 85.

Political trailblazer dies at 85.

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Play Ball! in Alexandria

Miracle League, ACPS middle schools take to the field.

Miracle League

Living Out Loud in Retirement

Three friends fulfill dreams to travel the world.

Senior living


Parkway Classic 40th Anniversary Run on Sunday

Parkway Classic

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Paws for a Cause

Dog Walk promotes sustainable living.

Dog walk

Was Arena Proposal for Alexandria Just a ‘Bargaining Chip’?

Capital News Service Video by Matt Bowman, VCU InSight


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Explore George Washington’s 250-year-old Tent

Mount Vernon’s Revolutionary War Weekend is May 4-5.

On May 4 and 5, at George Washington’s Mount Vernon, people can explore a replica of the tent that General George Washington, Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army, used from 1775 to 1783 when he led the colonies to independence.

VDOT Warns of Text Message Scams

Text messages claim people owe money for unpaid tolls

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is encouraging people to be on alert for a text message scam, also known as smishing, that is sending requests for payment of outstanding toll charges.

Help Restock Frost Middle School Pantry

Frost Middle School seeks the community’s help to fill its pantry shelves for students in need. Especially welcome are Amazon gift cards or nonperishable food items so the school may continue to provide weekend food to students who might otherwise go hungry.


Infant Immunization Week

Letters to the Editor

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Virginia’s Equine Industry Is Thriving

Here in Fairfax County, we have Frying Pan's Equestrian Center. It is a public-use facility that is part of Frying Pan Farm Park. The center offers rental events, schooling, horse shows, short-term stabling, and multiple trailer-in schooling options.

Human Rights for Who?

Letters to the Editor


Mental Health: 10 Ways to Help

Mental Health

SoberRides Offered for Cinco de Mayo

SoberRides Offered for Cinco de Mayo

Senior Living Briefs

Community Foundation of NOVA Grantees Focused on Aging

Senior Living Briefs


“Flourishing After 55”: New Staffing Standards Coming for Nursing Homes

New Staffing Standards Coming for Nursing Homes

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Historic Old Town Alexandria Home and Garden Tour

Tour kicks off Garden Club of Virginia statewide tour

Tour kicks off Garden Club of Virginia statewide tour


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APF Sweet Fire Donna’s

Interim Chief of Police Raul Pedroso, fourth from right, enjoys a night out at Sweet Fire Donna’s Restaurant in Carlyle April 16 as part of a fundraiser for the Alexandria Police Foundation.

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Creative DNA

Kristina Hagman brings exhibit to Torpedo Factory.

Creativity is in her DNA. Kristina Hagman grew up in a family of performing artists and was encouraged at a young age to pursue her own talent as a painter as a way to overcome her challenges with dyslexia.

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