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Food Desperately Needed

Food Desperately Needed

Roundups

Roundups

Don’t Move Wood

Don’t Move Wood

wood pests


SoberRide for Halloween

SoberRide for Halloween

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Young Turk from Alexandria

Armistead Boothe led war vets in General Assembly who took on Byrd Machine.

In some ways, Alexandria was the home of the forces who worked against the conservative political organization that ran Virginia politics for most of the 20th century. Starting after the conclusion of World War II, the city was represented in the House of Delegates by a young war vet by the name of Armistead Boothe.


Senior Technology and Avoiding Scams and Fraud

Senior Technology

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Hometown Heroes in Alexandria

Lyles brothers receive keys to the city.

Hometown Heroes


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Our Very Necessary Insects in Mount Vernon

Advice: cut lawns in half, plant native plants and trees, remove invasive plants, minimize use of pesticides, reduce light pollution.

Insects

Centreville Library’s Fall Book Sale

Roundups

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Korean Bell Garden Ceremony Marks 10 Years

Ambassador applauds South Korean-U.S. Alliance

Ambassador applauds South Korean-U.S. Alliance


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Local Teen Makes International Debut

Kat Stockton performs at Starmus, a global festival honoring science communication through art and music

Kat Stockton performs at Starmus, a global festival honoring science communication through art and music

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Bench and Accolades for Avid Gardener

Garden club dedicates park bench to Dolores Rooney.

Garden club dedicates park bench to Dolores Rooney.

Celebration of Our True Beginnings

Celebration of Our True Beginnings


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Next Big Thing: Youth Rugby Registration Open

PreK-12- grade students welcomed.

PreK-12- grade students welcomed.

Halloween Calendar

Halloween

Long Lasting Pumpkins that Don’t Skimp on Style

Hand blown orbs are an elegant alternative to traditional pumpkins.

Pumpkins


Mental Healthcare for Those Who need it Most

Resources can be difficult but not impossible to find for Northern Virginians living at or below the poverty line.

Mental Healthcare

For the Love of a Tree in Mount Vernon

trees