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The Neighborhood Files
Photo Gallery: Dog Days of Summer
"Dog Days of Summer" was the theme of Thursday's First Thursday street festival in Del Ray. Enjoy our photo gallery from the event. If you have any photos from First Thursday you wou...
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Sports
Alexandria Aces Open Home Season Versus Herndon
The Alexandria Aces kick off their home season in the Cal Ripken Collegiate Baseball League on Friday night when they play host to the Herndon Braves at 7 p.m. at Frank Mann Field, direct...
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Summer
Storm: Tornado and Severe Thunderstorm Warnings Issued
Update 5:11 p.m. Friday - There is now a tornado warning in southeastern Fairfax County until 5:45 p.m. and a severe thunderstorm warning in southern Fairfax County until 5:30 p.m. I...
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Government
Alexandria Pauses for Memorial Day
Alexandrians honored the city’s fallen military heroes Monday in a Memorial Day ceremony hosted by the Friends of Rocky Versace at the Capt. Rocky Versace Plaza and Vietnam Veterans Memor...
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Government
Virginia Health Department Offers Tips for Recreational Water Activities
As warmer weather moves in and Virginians head to the beaches and pools, the Commonwealth’s Department of Health reminds people to follow basic guidelines to ensure a safe and enjoyable e...
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Government
Alexandria to Hold Memorial Day Ceremony
Alexandria will recognize Memorial Day with a ceremony at 11 a.m. Monday at the Captain Rocky Versace Plaza and Vietnam Veterans' Memorial outside the Mount Vernon Recreation Center on Co...
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The Neighborhood Files
This Week's Weather: Partly Cloudy with Highs in Mid-70s
Northern Virginia residents will make do this week with partly cloudy days and chances for rain and thunderstorms before hitting the weather jackpot on Friday. Temperatures this week will...
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Opinion
Labor Day Lessons
Labor Day has passed and summer is coming to a close. Most schools are back in session, football season is kicking off and, for all of you who love your white shoes, you've been warned!...