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To the Rescue in Alexandria

Backpacks, books distributed to families in need.

Backpacks

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‘Mission Accomplished’

Deputy City Manager Collins retires.

teacher retires

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Back to School in Alexandria

New Douglas MacArthur ES welcomes students.

New School

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No Matter What — Try Really Hard NOT To Fall

“There are measures we can take to help prevent falls.” — Sara Pappa, Northern Virginia Falls Prevention Alliance coordinator

Book Events At Elaine’s

Jeffrey James Higgins, author of “Furious” and “Unseen,” will host a series of public book events in the upstairs library room at Elaine’s on Queen Street over the next several months.

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New! Speed Cameras in School Zones Where Limit Is 15 MPH

The City of Alexandria’s new school zone speed camera program will go live for the 2023-24 school year.

Hurricane Preparedness

Hurricanes

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Full S.T.E.A.M. Ahead

education

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Crowning Glory in Alexandria

Carpenter’s Shelter girls get new back-to-school styles.

Hair styles

Viewpoints

Back to school early in Alexandria

‘This Feels Weird’

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Brillman Named Director of 9-1-1

Brillman Named Director of 9-1-1

U.S. Marshals Shoot Suspect at Potomac Yards

On Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023, at approximately 12:46 p.m. the Alexandria Police Department responded to a shooting in the 3600 block of Richmond Highway.

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All Fired Up in Alexandria

Friendship Firehouse Celebrates 249 years.

Firehouse

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People at Work

Sit in a Comfortable Chair—You Can’t Put These Books Down

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