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ALEXANDRIA, VA – Residents of Alexandria know they have easy access to some of the best boutique shops in the state. You can spend hours strolling down King Street, weaving…Alexandria News
City of Alexandria Celebrates LGBTQ Pride Month
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ALEXANDRIA, VA – The City of Alexandria will celebrate Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) Pride Month in June through a series of workshops and the display of Rainbow…Tyler Crabtree Enjoys a Parade of Love on His 5th Anniversary of “No Mo Chemo”
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Alexandria, VA – They lined up at Aldersgate Church in Alexandria while 11-year-old Tyler Crabtree was home with his family, quietly celebrating his 5th anniversary of finishing chemo. (all photos…FTC Urges Alexandria Residents to Beware of Contact Tracing Scams
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Pixabay photoAlexandria, VA – The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is warning the public that scammers pretending to be contract tracers are using calls and text messages to steal private information.…Alexandria Police Chief: I Witnessed a Homicide
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Alexandria Police Chief, Michael Brown, gives an upodate to the media after the shooting in a baseball field where Republican members of Congress were practicing for a charity game. 14th…Today Only, Metrorail and Metrobus Adjust Service Hours
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The Braddock Road Metro station, Sept. 9, 2019. (Zebra file photo)Alexandria, VA – Today only, June 1, Metrorail will close one hour early, with last outbound trains departing at 8…Watch members of the Alexandria Police Department speak from the heart about the killing of George Floyd by a police officer in Minneapolis on May 25: https://youtu.be/Rm-RA3hL7so . To read an open letter from Chief Brown, visit http://alexandriva.gov/Police .
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Watch members of the Alexandria Police Department speak from the heart about the killing of George Floyd by a police officer in Minneapolis on May 25: https://youtu.be/Rm-RA3hL7so . To read…Wegmans is Increasing their Hours of Operation as They Adapt to Phase I
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Alexandria, VA – As Virginia moves further into Phase 1 re-openings, Wegmans would like their customers to know they are increasing their hours of operation to 6 am – midnight…Chief Brown has shared an open letter with the Alexandria community and the Alexandria Police Department: http://alexandriava.gov/115657 pic.twitter.com/TRP4BQm1aL
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Chief Brown has shared an open letter with the Alexandria community and the Alexandria Police Department: http://alexandriava.gov/115657 pic.twitter.com/TRP4BQm1aLA Letter to the Alexandria Community and the Alexandria Police Department
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Last week, I too watched a video that shocked me in many ways. Personally and professionally, I was appalled at what I saw. I witnessed a homicide at the hands…COVID-19 update for June 1: 1,981 cases, 45 deaths in Alexandria
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By Staff As of June 1, the City of Alexandria has reported 1,981 positive cases of COVID-19 in Alexandria, including 45 fatalities. In addition, 192 Alexandria residents have been hospitalized…Alexandria Sheriff Issues Statement on the Death of George Floyd
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Alexandria, Virginia Sheriff Dana Lawhorne speaking at an Alexandria event earlier in the year.” (Photo: City of Alexandria)ALEXANDRIA, VA – ALexandria Sheriff Dana Lawhorne released the following statement over the…DEMOCRACY FCU DONATES $500 TO ALEXANDRIA COMMUNITY FOOD BANK, ALIVE!
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ALIVE’s Food Pantry Manager Ann Patterson accepts a $500 donation from Ken Cahoon, CEO of Democracy Federal Credit Union. (Courtesy photo)Alexandria, VA–Democracy Federal Credit Union donated $500 to Alexandria-based food…Alexandria Residents Encouraged to Prepare for Hurricane Season
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Pixabay photo by Engin AkyurtAlexandria, VA – In a press release, the city urged residents to start making plans to stay safe during hurricane season. It begins June 1, and…City of Alexandria Provides COVID-19 Updates; Volunteers Needed; Prepare for Hurricane Season; Virtual City Events and Activities: http://alexandriava.gov/115654 .
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City of Alexandria Provides COVID-19 Updates; Volunteers Needed; Prepare for Hurricane Season; Virtual City Events and Activities: http://alexandriava.gov/115654 .DMV Extends Validity of Licenses, IDs, and Vehicle Registrations
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Pixabay image by Free-PhotosAlexandria, VA – The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles has extended the validity of driver’s licenses, ID cards, and vehicle registrations. Governor Ralph S. Northam (D-VA) recently…Resources for Pet Owners During the Pandemic
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Pixabay photoAlexandria, VA – Pets are family too. During this difficult time, there are resources to help pet owners. The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria (AWLA) can assist pet owners…D.C. and Northern Virginia have first full day in phase one, first time many can sit down at a restaurant again
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Outdoor dining in Old Town Alexandria filled the streets as tables were positioned six feet apart.City of Alexandria Provides COVID-19 Updates; Resources for Pet Owners; DMV Extensions; When Staying Home Doesn’t Feel Safe: http://alexandriava.gov/115652 .
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City of Alexandria Provides COVID-19 Updates; Resources for Pet Owners; DMV Extensions; When Staying Home Doesn’t Feel Safe: http://alexandriava.gov/115652 .Virginia adds ZIP codes to over 35,000 unassigned coronavirus tests; boosting local numbers
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Starting on May 30, the Virginia Department of Health has assigned locations based on either the ZIP codes of patients, the doctors who requested the test or the labs that…Mother Nature Lends a Helping Hand to Old Town in Phase 1 of Reopening
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Alexandria, VA — As Old Town Alexandria restaurant owners cordoned off outside dining spaces and set tables and umbrellas in place to welcome diners back in Phase 1 of Virginia’s…Alexandria City Council Thanks Residents in Video Message
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Alexandria City Council, 2019 (Zebra file photo)Alexandria, VA – Alexandria entered the first phase of Governor Ralph S. Northam’s “Forward Virginia” plan today. To mark the occasion, Alexandria City Council…City of Alexandria Provides COVID-19 Updates; Thank You, Alexandria; Guidance for Office Buildings: http://alexandriava.gov/115650 .
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City of Alexandria Provides COVID-19 Updates; Thank You, Alexandria; Guidance for Office Buildings: http://alexandriava.gov/115650 .New Small Business Grants (ALX B2B) Up to $20k Available in Alexandria, Deadline June 4
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The ALX B2B Grants are available for business that have between 2-100 employees in Alexandria, Virginia. (Courtesy photo)ALEXANDRIA, VA – The Alexandria Economic Development Partnership and the City of Alexandria…While we still have a long way to go, we made it to Phase One today because we’ve worked together to help stop the spread of COVID-19. Watch a special message from City Council to thank everyone who has helped our community so far: https://youtu.be/1uG4oBbVNlI
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While we still have a long way to go, we made it to Phase One today because we've worked together to help stop the spread of COVID-19. Watch a special…Alexandria Farmers’ Markets Begin the Next Phase of Reopening
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Alexandria, VA – Alexandria farmers’ markets begin the next phase of reopening based on guidance provided by the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS), the City’s farmers’markets will…Mask Required: Northam’s Order Goes Into Effect Today
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Pixabay photo by Christo AnestevAlexandria, VA – Northern Virginia reopens today, entering the first phase of Governor Ralph S. Northam’s (D-VA) “Forward Virginia” plan. While the rest of the state…Northern Virginia fitness centers open for outdoor classes
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As Northern Virginia enters the first phase of lifting coronavirus restrictions, fitness centers are reopening for in-person exercise. REOPENING PLANS AROUND THE REGION: D.C. Northern Virginia Montgomery County Prince George’s…Alexandria Public Schools expects all students to attend virtual summer school
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The summer learning takes place online and is aimed at making up for lost time in classrooms during the pandemic.City of Alexandria Provides COVID-19 Updates; Face Coverings Required Tomorrow; Farmers’ Markets to Resume On-site Sales; Free Jobs Event: http://alexandriava.gov/115626 .
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City of Alexandria Provides COVID-19 Updates; Face Coverings Required Tomorrow; Farmers’ Markets to Resume On-site Sales; Free Jobs Event: http://alexandriava.gov/115626 .