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All Aboard!

Tall Ship Providence launches regional school program.

If you’ve strolled along the waterfront in Old Town this past year, you can’t help but have noticed the beautiful new pier adorned with American flag bunting leading to Tall Ship Providence and its elegant, permanent home, the Senator John Warner Maritime Heritage Center.

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ACT Celebrates 20 Years of Giving

Community trust continues support for local nonprofits.

It was just over 20 years ago when a small group of Alexandrians came together to decide how best to stimulate philanthropic giving to improve the lives of the most vulnerable in the community.

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Celebrating Fatherhood

Father’s Day is June 16

June is a month for Dads and grads with families across the region preparing to celebrate fatherhood, paternal bonds and the influence of fathers as Father’s Day approaches June 16.

Supporting Amy Jackson for Mayor

Like many of us in Alexandria, I have recently found my mailbox brimming with flyers touting the virtues of the various candidates for Mayor and City Council.

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Men’s Health Expo

Free screenings highlight inaugural health expo.

More than 20 local organizations partnered to host the first Men’s Health Empowerment Expo, a full day event that featured health screenings, guest speakers and panel discussions June 8 at Charles Houston Recreation Center.

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Rotary Contributions Day 2024

Alexandria Rotary Club’s annual Contributions Day June 11 at Belle Haven Country Club.

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‘Peace and Childhood Innocence’

Mural unveiled at Bradlee Center.

Students in the Alexandria City High School arts program teamed up with professional artists Nicole Bourgea and Roberto “Sef” Seminario to create a mural that was unveiled May 30 at Bradlee Shopping Center.

Silberberg Endorses Amy Jackson for Mayor

Silberberg Endorses Amy Jackson for Mayor

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Alexandria Entertainment Calendar

Alexandria Entertainment Calendar

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Primary Colors

Democrats to determine future direction of Alexandria.

Democrats to determine future direction of Alexandria.

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Minnie Howard Reopens

City unveils new $190M ACHS facility.

City unveils new $190M ACHS facility.

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Operation Overlord

City marks 80th anniversary of D-Day invasion.

City marks 80th anniversary of D-Day invasion.

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Plaque Dedicated to Fallen Vietnam Veterans

Second plaque dedication to be held June 14 at Gadsby’s Tavern.

Plaque Dedicated to Fallen Vietnam Veterans

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Pride Fair

City celebrates Pride, hosts Drag Story Hour.

Hundreds turned out to Market Square for the 7th annual Alexandria Pride Fair as city leaders unveiled a Pride wrapped DASH bus and a rainbow crosswalk on the street in front of City Hall.

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