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National Fentanyl Awareness Day on April 29

In recognition of National Fentanyl Awareness Day on April 29, the Opioid Work Group is distributing Opioid Harm Reduction Bags to raise awareness about the dangers of fentanyl-laced illicit drugs and provide life-saving resources.

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‘Life As I See It’

Local author turns adversity into purpose.

Angela Harris was barely five months into her marriage to School Board member Chris Harris when she began experiencing severe headaches and blurred vision in October of 2019.

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Hayfield High Gym Was Big Enough for Big Names

In the 1970s, celebrity events were common at Hayfield.

In the 1970s, celebrity events were common at Hayfield.

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AARP Offers Free Tax Assistance in Arlington

AARP Offers Free Tax Assistance

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Sunrise Walks

Sunrise walks

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Senior Services Honors Community Service

Sellout crowd raises $185k for SSA.

Senior Services Honors Community Service

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Senior Services Honors Community Service

Sellout crowd raises $185k for SSA.

A sellout crowd of more than 400 attendees filled the ballroom of the Westin Alexandria Old Town Hotel March 29 as Senior Services of Alexandria raised more than $185,000 at its annual gala celebrating 57 years of serving the City of Alexandria.

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Let the Music Play

James Bland music participants honored.

Music

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Leaping Leprechauns

Irish Hooley raises $13,000 for Christ House.

Always after me Lucky Charms!

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Sole Provider in Alexandria

Old House Provisions provides bespoke shoes, fine menswear.

Shoes

Nominations Sought for Excellence in Aging Awards in Alexandria

Nominations Sought for Excellence in Aging Awards

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To Protect and Serve in Alexandria

30 x 30 initiative recognizes women in law enforcement.

30 x 30 initiative recognizes women in law enforcement.

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SERVICE ABOVE SELF

Rotarian Awards in Alexandria

Rotarian Awards in Alexandria

Turn Down the Lights to Help Migrating Birds

In Northern Virginia alone, an estimated 100 to 160 million birds migrate through our skies each spring and fall. Artificial lights can turn their journey into a confusing and dangerous trek.