The Hidden History of Del Ray
Uncovering the secret past in the Town of Potomac.
Gambling. Corruption, Racism. Greed. These are all part of a little-known narrative from the Del Ray's long-ago past, a time when progressive leaders closed a corrupt racetrack and formed the Town of Potomac, only to see an unwanted attempt by Alexandria City Hall to steal the land in a controversial annexation.
Know Your City: Family and Marriage in Alexandria
A look at some changes, challenges faced by parents, marriages, youth.
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The Other Alexandria: The Lives of Lewis H. Bailey and Annie B. Rose
Former slave established churches; his daughter was devoted to her community.
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Bishop Ireton To Open ‘Curtains’
With a cast of 30, show is parody of 1950s “whodunit” theater mystery.
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Local Talent on Global Stage
USA Special Olympics Team heads to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates for World Games 2019.
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AWLA: ‘Foster Parents’ Make All the Difference for Some Shelter Animals
Unable to adopt? Fostering offers a variety of ways to get some “quality pet time.”
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Identifying Descendants of Civil War-era Freed Slaves
Newly published book offers voices of slaves.
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