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City-Wide Food Drive Food4ALX

36,500 lbs of Food Collected During the Month of July

36,500 lbs of Food Collected During the Month of July

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Living Legends of Alexandria

LLA announces 2024 Legends.

LLA announces 2024 Legends.

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Friendship Firehouse celebrates 250 years.

Friendship Firehouse celebrates 250 years.


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GOLD!

Alexandria’s Noah Lyles claims world's fastest man with 100m Olympic Gold.

GOLD!

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Enjoying a Festive National Night Out

Many sites to gather for NNO with neighbors and public safety officials around the city.

Many sites to gather for NNO with neighbors and public safety officials around the city.

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Belvoir Looking to Expand the Camping Facilities on Base

New ‘Travel Camp’ going through steps for approval.

New ‘Travel Camp’ going through steps for approval.


“Flourishing After 55”

55+ Programs are in person at 55+ Centers unless otherwise noted. A 55+ Pass is required to participate starting at a $20 annual fee. To join or register, go to registration.arlingtonva.us or call 703-228-4747.

‘Stay Away' Weekend Aug. 16-19

Georgetown Pike Bridge Traffic Shift

As part of the 495 Express Lanes Northern Extension (495 NEXT) project, a new Georgetown Pike Bridge over I-495 is being built in phases to keep traffic moving throughout construction.

Herndon Eagle Scout Candidate Completes Service Project

On June 29, one week before his 18th birthday, Anthony Sasso of BSA Troop 1081 completed his Eagle Scout service project.


Check School Immunizations

Check School Immunizations

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Are Humans Transmitting Covid to Wildlife?

VA Tech study documents cases in six species.

VA Tech study documents cases in six species.

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Scooter Safety Under the Microscope

This transportation option is popular in urban and college atmospheres.

This transportation option is popular in urban and college atmospheres.


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Renovations Complete at ALIVE! House

HomeAid gives new life to transitional housing.

ALIVE house

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Senior in Alexandria

Increasing Access to African American Collections

Alexandria Black History Museum receives Institute of Museum and Library Services Grant

Alexandria Black History Museum receives Institute of Museum and Library Services Grant


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Fort Hunt as WWII POW Camp Captures Alexandria’s Interest

This story by Christopher Ulrich appeared in August, 1985

Beyer Introduces Legislation to Support Older Workers

Beyer Introduces Legislation to Support Older Workers

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Drought Watch

Drought Watch


Fairfax County Expands Eligibility for Homeownership Program

On Tuesday, July 16, the Board of Supervisors approved an amendment to the county’s Comprehensive Plan aimed at expanding affordable home ownership opportunities.

Route 28 and Route 29 Interchange Ramps Nighttime Closures

July 31, Aug. 1, Aug. 4-8; detours in place during ramp paving.

Weather permitting, the Route 28 (Sully Road/Centreville Road) and Route 29 interchange ramps will have nighttime closures Wednesday night, July 31; Thursday night, Aug. 1 and Sunday night, Aug. 4 through Thursday night, Aug. 8 between 10 p.m. and 4 a.m. each night for paving, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation.