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Alexandria Gazette Packet and Mount Vernon Gazette Win Awards

Each year the Virginia Press Association (VPA) holds a competition to select the best published material from newspapers and news sites from across the state.

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Some Success in Richmond but PFAS Headaches

Potomac Watershed Roundtable looks at challenges ahead

The news was both grim and hopeful on April 11, when officials at the Potomac Watershed Roundtable heard about the Potomac River basin and area water supplies.

Comment Now on Housing 2040 Master Plan

The City of Alexandria’s Office of Housing invites the community to provide feedback on the draft Principles and Goals developed to guide the Housing 2040 Master Plan.

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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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‘Native Gardens’ in Alexandria

DC-based comedy playing now through April 13 at ACCT.

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Health Survey Results in Alexandria

Health Survey Results

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Student Athletes Honored in Alexandria

ASC to host Nationals vs. Mets outing April 27.

ASC to host Nationals vs. Mets outing April 27.

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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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Break Water Art Exhibit

Nekisha Durrett is latest in SiteSee public art installation.

Break Water Art Exhibit

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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.

James Bland music participants honored.