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Alexandria: Faces of Hunger
Stories from a church’s “pop-up” grocery.
Third in a series on childhood hunger in Alexandria.
Many Immigrant Stories But Similar Fears
Details of immigrant stories differ but the roller coaster of stress and uncertainty is the same.
Duck Donuts Now Open in Arlington
The long-awaited Duck Donuts opened in the Lee Harrison Shopping Center on Nov. 17.
A Turkey in Every Pot in Arlington
AFAC orders 2,500 turkeys to feed needy families
A refrigerated Cisco semi-trailer sprinkled with raindrops pulls up in front of the Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC) headquarters on Wednesday, Nov. 11.
Little Church on the Corner Broadens Its Vision
Plans move forward to transform CUMC property.
The road has been a long one for the Central United Methodist Church (CUMC) efforts to transform their property in Ballston into a new worship space.
Carving Up Tomorrow’s Meal
It was early afternoon, and Matt Ruble was putting out the third tray of freshly-cut applewood bacon for the day.
Sleep and Be Counted in Arlington
Sixty-five volunteer for Arlington Point in Time homeless count.
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Alexandria People at Work: Owens Found His Passion
It was the Saturday before Thanksgiving. Justin Owens, butcher and one of the managers at Society Fair, said, "Today starts the crazy four days. People woke up this morning and realized Thursday is Thanksgiving and we have been getting panicked phone calls asking if it is too late to order their Thanksgiving dinners."
Meet Chef Euripides at the Royal Restaurant in Alexandria
A community institution since 1904.
Richard Euripides, chef at the Royal Restaurant on N. Asaph Street, has boiled two packages of ribbed Zerega lasagna noodles for a customer favorite.
People at Work: Nothing Stops Music—Even the Coronavirus
MMM meets over Zoom to enjoy classical music.
Victoria Gau sits in her unfinished basement office with the window overlooking the garden with her silk plant from Amazon, new rug and the screen blocking off the stuff she doesn’t want everyone to see.
In Arlington: Round and Round and Round and.......
Josh Babb runs marathon on his street for Columbia Baptist Church food pantry.
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Another Kind of Scary in Arlington
Halloween is an official holiday, but is not regulated by the County.
Alexandrians Sit on Edge of Eviction
Unemployment crisis due to coronavirus leaves families in jeopardy.
The impact of the coronavirus with loss of income has led to a roller coaster for many Alexandria families who have fallen behind on their rent.
Applying Hard-Earned Lessons about Education in Alexandria
Gwendolyn Hubbard Lewis provides "Reach and Rise for Excellence."