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For Sale in Alexandria: Open Houses This Sunday

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Weird News: Cicadas (Or Not), Naked Strolls, Crows in Closets and Kitty Litter in The Pool

By Greg Hambrick | 3 comments

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A new photo of Alexandria Police Officer Peter Laboy taken May 16, 2013. Laboy was shot in the head on Feb. 27, 2013 and is currently undergoing therapy. Credit Drew Hansen

Police & Fire

Competency Hearing Granted for Suspect in Laboy Shooting

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54th Annual Hunt Country Stable Tour

By Susan Larson

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The corner of Lynhaven Drive and Evans Lane, May 22, 2013. Credit Drew Hansen

Police & Fire

Lynhaven Shooting Suspect Not Considered a Flight Risk

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Memorial Day Weekend: Where to Go Swimming In and Around Alexandria

By Mary Ann Barton

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Summer

How to Save Money on Gas for Memorial Day Travel

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Rolling Thunder Run 2013. Credit Courtesy Rolling Thunder

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Route and Schedule: Rolling Thunder Run 2013

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Memorial Day Sun Safety

By Patient First | Saturday, May 25

Urgent care for routine injuries and illnesses. …

Patient First offers tips for staying safe in the sun.
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Bishop Ireton Varsity Baseball Coach Retires

By Mary Kelly | Sunday, May 26

BI Varsity Baseball Coach Retires
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Summer Job Tax Information for Students

By David Stewart, IRS | Thursday, May 23

Summer Job Tax Information for Students
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Your Bones and the Sun

By Woody McMahon | Friday, May 24

Over 50 Health and Fitness Specialist

Research has found that 10 to 15 minutes of full body sun exposure every other day is adequate to produce enough vitamin D for good bone health.
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Furloughed EPA Employees Clean Up Alexandria City Park

By Martha Shimkin | Friday, May 24

EPA furloughed employees volunteer cleanup services to Old Town's Oronoco Bay Park.
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703-684-1711

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601 S Patrick St, Alexandria, VA 22314
703-549-7020

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225 N Washington St, Alexandria, VA 22314
703-683-8697

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