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Needy Puppy Leads to a New Life
Stella Hanly begins tenure at Animal Welfare League of Alexandria just before the pandemic changes everything
Fifteen years ago, Stella Hanly worked as a software consultant for a global corporation.
Alexandria: ‘Fiscal Slam Dunk for City’?
City leaders promise significant, but unspecified, economic growth from new Virginia Tech campus.
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‘The Budget Tells a Story’ in Alexandria
School Board delays CIP vote to hone language, tell a more accurate story.
Diversity in Elected Bodies in Alexandria
A look at council, School Board members’ economic interests.
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What’s in a Name in Alexandria?
Naming of city’s Waterfront Park smells sweeter to some than to others.
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‘Somebody Else’s Money’ in Alexandria
Chamber panel encourages public-private partnerships, particularly for schools.
‘Transportation Renaissance’ in Alexandria?
Panelists weigh costs and benefits of electric scooters.
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Building the Budget Better in Alexandria
Capital planning task force begins looking at process improvement.
‘Nothing To Brag About’ in Alexandria
City Council considers new funding to stem loss of affordable housing.
Tons of Trucks’ Drive to Success
Event sparks memories, old and new.
Passing showers could not keep away the hundreds of eager people searching Chinquapin Park for long lost loves and new found interests in every day city vehicles. The inaugural event on Saturday, July 18 hosted seven departments including the fire department and Alexandria County Public Schools.
Alexandria: How Chili Transformed Upper King Street
Fred Parker and Hard Times Café.
Frederic Goodfellow Parker is recognized for his pioneering spirit and the economic value it contributed to upper King Street and the entire City of Alexandria.
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?