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Juneteenth

City commemorates the end of slavery.

“We want people to know and really understand that Juneteenth is an important thing to celebrate.” — Tamara Williams, Washington Revels Executive Director

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Anchors Aweigh

John Warner honored with Maritime Center dedication.

“We found a perfect namesake for this center in John Warner.” — Mayor Justin Wilson

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Anchors Aweigh

John Warner honored with Maritime Center dedication.

“We found a perfect namesake for this center in John Warner.” — Mayor Justin Wilson


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Service Above Self

Rotary Contributions day 2023

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Election Results for GFCA Officers and Directors

GFCA Election Results

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Antisemitism on the Rise

Antisemitism on the Rise


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Life’s Curve Balls

Selected 2nd overall in 1971 MLB draft, before struggling with life’s ‘ups and downs.’

My name is John Franklin and life sometimes throws you a curve ball. Since Mental Health Awareness Month finished recently and now that baseball season is in full swing, I thought this would be a good time to introduce myself since both of these have affected my life.

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Colorful Planter Beds Planned for Town of Vienna

Residents can view and discuss plans on June 29.

New flowers for Vienna

Third Annual Liberty Amendments Month Begins June 17

Third Annual Liberty Amendments Month


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Historic Contract for Arlington Firefighters

Historic Contract for Arlington Firefighters

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Pride Night Out Creates Safe Space

June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month

Pride night


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Lake Accotink Task Force Meets for the First Time

Fate of this Springfield lake discussed by newly formed group.

Lake Accotink

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PERF: FCPD Lacked Crisis, Decision Making Training

5 of 7 police shooting incidents involved mental health crises, but training for such situations has been lacking for years.

Police training

Basic Rules of Flag Etiquette

Flag etiquette


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A Symbol of the Drive to Get an Education

Laurel Grove School Museum

Laurel Grove

Lake Accotink: Future or No?

Lake Accotink


18 New Police Officers; 15 New Sheriff’s Deputies

City of Alexandria Police Department and Sheriff’s Office announce the graduation of 18 police officers and 15 sheriff’s deputies from the Northern Virginia Criminal Justice Training Academy on Friday, June 16, 2023.

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Eviction Nears Crisis Levels in City of Alexandria

Relief funds have run out, and legal protections are slim.

Relief funds have run out, and legal protections are slim.