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Volunteer Alexandria: Role of Social Media in Disasters

Snapshot in Alexandria

Notes from the Producer: Playwright Performs His Work

“Wizard of Hip (or When in Doubt Slam Dunk)” at MetroStage.

Science and Magic Converge at Apothecary Museum

Harry Potter recently received more of a birthday celebration in Alexandria than he ever did in the Wizarding World.

Gathering for Oktoberfest

Port City Brewing keeps patrons cool with popular seasonal lager.

Let Them Eat Cake

Friendship Firehouse Festival celebrates 243rd birthday.

History Beyond the Dominant Historical Figures

Centennial of the Everyday: Humanizing the voiceless.

Restaurateur To Be Honored

Blackburn named Business Leader of the Year.

Working for Summer Miracles

Kidsave’s families host foreign foster children.

Safe Place Nearby

National initiative offers local children a safe refuge.

Back to School at Samuel Tucker Elementary

Year-Round school starts again.

Schools Active in Summer

Beatley Central Library Receives Internship Grant

Patsy Ticer Dies at 82

City’s first female mayor a political trailblazer.

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Clear Differences

Alexandria Entertainment Calendar through August 20

Alexandria Entertainment Calendar through August 20

Opinion: An Open Letter to Readers and More

Buy an ad in our annual Newcomers and Community Guide.

In-Person, TV Debates Scheduled Ahead of November Elections

Teens Tackle Poverty Close To Home

Catholic Diocese of Arlington sends 820 teen volunteers.

People At Work: Lessons for Success from a Red-Dirt Road

Memoir chronicles humorous lessons learned step by step.

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