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Opinion, Holiday Guide

Green and Simple: Green Giving Guide for the Holidays

Think green gift giving is too big of a task to tackle? Think again! We've got tips and strategies to help get you started.

Opinion, Holiday Guide

8 Great Ways to Green Your Thanksgiving

Being green is about more than being eco-friendly; it's about being a good citizen of the earth in ways that go far beyond the environment.

Opinion

Green and Simple: Leave Your Fall Leaves in Place

Wait! Before you pack your newly fallen leaves into a bag or push them to the curb, take a minute to learn the benefits of dead leaves.

Opinion, Halloween

Green and Simple: Your Guide to a Green Halloween

Treats, costumes and decorations are just the beginning of ways to have an environmentally friendly and fun Oct. 31.

Opinion

Green and Simple: Making Memories Along the Mt. Vernon Trail

A recent rendez-vous with a friend conjures memories of our family's connections with various sites along the Mt. Vernon Trail.

Opinion

Green and Simple: 5 Great Green Apps

Even nature nuts can use technology to enhance their connection with nature and live greener lives. Here a five fun apps that can help you along the way.

Opinion

Green and Simple: Keeping it Simple on the Road

Will advanced planning and sunshine lead to a green and simple vacation?

Opinion

Green and Simple: Simplicity, Wherefore Art Thou?

After an overwhelming spring, simplicity is the key to a fun-filled summer.

Opinion

Crime Report: Breaking-and-Entering on N. Columbus St.

The following arrest information was supplied by the Alexandria Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.

Opinion

Green and Simple: Celebrate National Pollinator Week

When pollinators are threatened, our food chain and our ecosystems are threatened. Learn what you can do to help!

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