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The New Normal in Alexandria

City adjusts in wake of COVID-19 mandates.

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Pawsitive Partners in Alexandria

ALX Dog Walk raises $40k for local initiatives.

Dog Walk

Alexandria: WWII Veteran Dies at 95

Bill McNamara survived Normandy invasion.

At 15 years old, Bill McNamara was determined to join the U.S. Cavalry. But when he walked into the local armory one Friday night, he was told he was too young. Not to be dissuaded, he walked around the block, stepped back inside and this time gave his age as 18 to the recruiter. The year was 1936 and McNamara had joined what would become America’s Greatest Generation, one of thousands who left for battlefields half a world away never knowing if they would ever see home again.

All You Need is Love in Alexandria

Couples share the secret of working together.

It takes a brave soul to go into business with your other half.

COVID-19 Claims Life of Brian Miller

Alexandria cases reach 248, with 4 fatalities.

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Operation Warm

New coats help children in need.

Coat donations

‘The Definition of Hero’

Wreath laying remembers fallen Deputy Truesdale.

Wreath laying

Alexandria Civil Rights Pioneer Ferdinand Day Dies

The force behind the philosophy of “Every Student Counts.”

When Ferdinand Day was born in 1918, Virginia had just passed its first compulsory school attendance law for children ages 8-12. But with legalized segregation, funding for the education of African American students was sorely limited, with only four black public high schools in the entire state. It would take decades before one existed in Alexandria.

Groundbreaking Held at Minnie Howard in Alexandria

New facility slated to open in 2024.

Minnie Howard Groundbreaking

New GW Parade Route in Alexandria

Parade to celebrate George Washington Masonic Memorial.

GW parade route

Love Is in the Air in Alexandria

Couples share their secrets to success.

Couples and Valentines Day

‘Every Day is Beautiful’

Families celebrate milestone birthdays.

“I have a beautiful family and could not ask for more.” — Norma Safren celebrating her 93rd birthday.

‘Soar Like an Eagle’

Tuskegee Airmen author inspires students at Ferdinand Day.

Ferdinand day book

Legendary Birchmere owner dies at 80.

Gary Oelze dies

‘A Fight to End Slavery’ in Alexandria

Wreath laying honors Civil War Colored Troops.

Wreath laying

Interfaith Alliance Honors Moline

Faith and Freedom Award recognizes work for religious freedoms.

“Jack’s fierce dedication to our Constitution and to the rights of all people have inspired so many of us who are committed to building a country where all belong.” — Interfaith Alliance CEO Rev. Paul Raushenbush

Obituary: Ben Morris

Former sportswriter, restauranteur dies at 75.

“I think Ben Morris was one of the more important sportswriters we have had around here.” — Local historian Greg Paspatis

Spell Check

Navigating the ABC's of Alexandria.

The acronyms run from ACBA to WEBA and represent various business associations from the waterfront to the West End. Whether new to the city or a long-time resident, the following is a primer that explains the ABC's of Alexandria.

Duncan Takes the Reins at ACHS

New Principal

New Kid on the Block in Alexandria

IDA opens in Potomac Yard

New IDA opens

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