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Age-Friendly Strategic Plan

The Alexandria Commission on Aging and the Division of Aging & Adult Services are working together to update the City’s Age-Friendly Strategic Plan.

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When Snow and Ice Come, Be Salt Smart

When Snow and Ice Come, Be Salt Smart

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To the Rescue

Firefighters mark 26 years of toy donations.

Firefighters mark 26 years of toy donations.

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Girl Power

GWMS beats Jefferson-Houston in inaugural girls’ championship game.

Basketball

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Making Spirits Bright in Alexandria

Firefighters and Friends holds annual toy drive.

Firefighters and Friends holds annual toy drive.

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Fairfax Gift Guide 2024: Quirky is the Theme

Dog sweaters and crime scene toilet paper fall under quirky

Dog sweaters and crime scene toilet paper fall under quirky

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Wreaths Across America

Thousands turn out to honor Alexandria’s veterans.

Thousands turn out to honor Alexandria’s veterans.

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Toyland: ARHA Winter Wonderland marks 15th year.

ARHA Winter Wonderland marks 15th year.

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Northern Virginia Families for Safe Streets Releases TREDS Study

VDOT's Traffic Records Electronic Data System

Northern Virginia Families for Safe Streets released its inaugural study on VDOT's Traffic Records Electronic Data System (TREDS) data of pedestrian and bike crashes in Fairfax, Alexandria, and Arlington.

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Virginia Tech’s Innovation Campus to Open Soon

For the last three years, many people zipping by on the Metro or driving on the George Washington Parkway have commented that the glassy, oddly-shaped building rising just north of Alexandria’s Potomac Yard Metro Station looks like a cruise ship.

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Chris White Family Real Estate Group Hits Major Milestone

75 Homes Sold in 2024 and $1 Billion in Career Sales

75 Homes Sold in 2024 and $1 Billion in Career Sales

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Lighting Up Del Ray

DRBA tree lighting kicks off holiday events.

DRBA tree lighting kicks off holiday events.

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Scottish Walk celebrates 53 years.

Scottish Walk celebrates 53 years.

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Tools Stolen from Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail

Storage facility burglarized in November, fundraising began shortly after.

Storage facility burglarized in November, fundraising began shortly after.

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Inviting Atmosphere Unveiled

Inviting Atmosphere Unveiled

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