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Robert T.S. Colby

Retired District Court judge dies at 95.

“Judge Colby had the most unusual approach to being a judge that I think I've ever seen.” — Retired Circuit Court Judge Alfred Swersky

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APD Chief Hayes Celebrated

Former chief takes helm at Federal Reserve Board.

Former Chief of Police Don Hayes, who served for more than four decades with the Alexandria Police Department, was honored Feb. 29

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Creative DNA

Kristina Hagman brings exhibit to Torpedo Factory.

Creativity is in her DNA. Kristina Hagman grew up in a family of performing artists and was encouraged at a young age to pursue her own talent as a painter as a way to overcome her challenges with dyslexia.

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APF Sweet Fire Donna’s

Interim Chief of Police Raul Pedroso, fourth from right, enjoys a night out at Sweet Fire Donna’s Restaurant in Carlyle April 16 as part of a fundraiser for the Alexandria Police Foundation.

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Let the Festivities Begin

City kicks off 275th anniversary celebrations.

275th

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Old-fashioned Banking, Thriving for 172 Years

Bank surviving

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Moon Mania

Solar eclipse crosses U.S.; next one slated for 2044.

Solar Eclipse

Spring2ACTion 2024 Unites Alexandria Nonprofits

ACT for Alexandria, the community foundation, announces the return of Spring2ACTion, Alexandria’s community-wide Giving Day on Wednesday, April 24, 2024.

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Pam St. Clair

King Street Gardens Park, local activist dies at 80.

Pam St. Clair, one of the driving forces behind the development of King Street Gardens Park on upper King Street, died April 7 at her home in Grand Junction, Colo. She was 80 years old.

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Houston to Feel Titan Robotics IMPACT

For the third year in a row, Alexandria City High School’s Titan Robotics team won the prestigious FIRST Impact Award on Saturday at the Chesapeake District Championships held in Petersburg, Va.

Grant to Prevent Gun Violence

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Marion Moon

Philanthropist, Living Legend dies at 82.

Philanthropist, Living Legend dies at 82.

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Sunrise Easter Sunday

Ventures in Community, believing in the power of resurrection.

Sunrise service

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Good Friday Fish Fry

DPC continues fundraising tradition.

Fish

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The Heat is On

City to host solar eclipse watch party.

Eclipse

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