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House Hunt: 8 Open Houses in Alexandria

These homes are for sale in Old Town Alexandria and are hosting open houses this Sunday, May 19.
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Animal Control Report: Fake Crow Causes Confusion
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Full Text of Ken Cuccinelli Speech to GOP Convention

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VA GOP Nominates Ken Cuccinelli for Governor's Race

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Ian Thompson rented a horse and rode to Nikki Amico's house to ask her to the prom. Credit Diana Giammarco

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Weird News: Prom Date on a Horse, Cicadas for a Snack and Beds Racing in the Street

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Watch Live: Virginia Republican Convention 2013

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If you thought $350 million was an impressive lottery prize, how about $500 million? With no winner in the Powerball drawing on Wednesday, May 15, the jackpot has soared even higher. Credit Courtesy Powerball/used with permission

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Powerball Jackpot Soars to $550M for Saturday Drawing

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Pedaling Away: Bike to Work Day in Alexandria

By Drew Hansen

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The Station at Potomac Yard. Credit Drew Hansen

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The Station at Potomac Yard Holds Open House

By Sharon McLoone

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What I Like About You

By Animal Welfare League of Alexandria | Saturday, May 18

The What I Like About You adoption event begins May 16 and runs through May 21 at the Vola Lawson Animal Shelter.
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Star Wars Kid Speaks Out Against Cyberbullies

By uKnowKids | Friday, May 17

Have you heard of the Star Wars Kid? Learn how one child dealt with intense cyberbullying, and see if your kid would be prepared to handle it.
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Waterfront Operations Weekly Update 5/13 – 5/17

By Eugene Loew | Sunday, May 19

Waterfront Operations Weekly Update 5/13 – 5/17
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Why Pheed will Replace Your Child's Facebook and Instagram

By uKnowKids | Thursday, May 16

How Pheed is poised and ready to be the next big social media site.
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King Street Cats' Cat of the Week: Smokey Joe

By Mary Beth Corrigan | Friday, May 17

KSC is a no-kill all-volunteer non-profit cat rescue.
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