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No Kings Day Protests in Alexandria

Thousands turn out locally as part of nationwide protest.

Thousands turn out locally as part of nationwide protest.

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Don't Sweat It, Mount Vernon’s Got Your Summer Covered!

Don't Sweat It, Mount Vernon’s Got Your Summer Covered!

Former CIA Analyst from Vienna Sentenced

Former CIA Analyst from Vienna Sentenced


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Large ‘No Kings Day’ Protests Capture Area Attention

Many messages, all support democracy over autocracy

Many messages, all support democracy over autocracy

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Alexandria Entertainment Calendar June 2025

Alexandria Entertainment Calendar June 2025

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Arlington Calendar June 2025

See what's happening around town this week

Arlington Calendar


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Taking on the Climate Change Challenge

Sustain Fairfax outlines simple changes for significant benefits.

Fairfax County is working to address both the cause and effects of climate change.‌ ‌They hope to set an example by government action, and that all residents will discover ways to join in the efforts.

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Goal!

City to serve as FIFA Club World Cup 2025 team base camp site.

FIFA, the world governing body for soccer, announced that Alexandria has been selected as one of 34 cities to serve as an official base camp site for the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup 2025.

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High Octane Ball

Gala raises funds for local charities.

The stars of Alexandria were out as the High Octane Ball kicked off the Festival of Speed and Style weekend May 17 at Land Rover Alexandria.


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‘They Are Not Forgotten’

Gold Star family members join in Memorial Day ceremony.

Gold Star family members of Alexandria’s fallen Vietnam veterans were among the hundreds who gathered to pay tribute to the city’s fallen during a Memorial Day ceremony May 26 at the Captain Rocky Versace Plaza and Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Del Ray.

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Remembering The Fallen

Sheriff Sean Casey, left, Jeremy Lenzer, president of the Retired Police, Fire and Sheriff’s Association, and Alexandria Chief of Police Tarrick McGuire pay tribute to Alexandria’s fallen after placing a wreath at the fallen officers memorial May 6 in Waterfront Park.

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‘Regular, American Citizens Serving Their Country’

Fairfax City honors the fallen on Memorial Day.

Each year on Memorial Day, people gather in Fairfax City to honor and remember America’s fallen.


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The Wall That Heals

City to host Vietnam Wall exhibit June 12-15.

The Wall That Heals, a traveling replica of the Vietnam Memorial Wall, will be on display on the grounds of the George Washington Masonic National Memorial from June 12-15.

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Democratic Candidates Vie in Primary

Do you know the Primary Election candidates?

Democrats will hold a Primary Election on June 17 to select their candidates for Lt. Governor and Attorney General. Early voting is open now through June 14.

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Marjorie Leighey Saved an Architectural Gem

How and why did she do that?

To learn that state highway officials will route an interstate highway through your house two months after your husband’s death had to be an overwhelming double-whammy. In 1964, when the Virginia Department of Highways wanted to condemn her Falls Church house and pay her $25,605 to make room for Interstate 66, Marjorie Leighey did not whimper or cower. She swung into action.


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Honoring the Life of Janie Strauss

Former School Board chair and representative was dedicated to family and students; Strauss’s life produced lasting good.

Jane Kamps (Janie) Strauss, a McLean resident since 1984, died at home on April 11, 2025 at the age of 78 after a year-long battle with pancreatic cancer. Strauss was a long time member of the Fairfax County School Board.

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Revolutionary War Camp

Learn about a soldier's life onsite at Mount Vernon

Going to war may be glory, guts and adrenaline rushes, but serving in wartime has its mundane side, as visitors to Mount Vernon’s new Patriot Path can learn by experiencing a typical Revolutionary War Army camp, from sleeping on the ground to eating corn cakes.

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PETPALOOZA!

Pet Palooza welcomes the summer season with animal related businesses and pet adoption non-profits, educational exhibits and tons of pet-related entertainment.


Senior Living: Flourishing After 55

55+ Programs are in person at 55+ Centers unless otherwise noted. A 55+ Pass is required to participate starting at a $25 annual fee. To join or register, go to registration.arlingtonva.us or call 703-228-4747.

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