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Family, Food, and Love Shape an Alexandria Legacy

Alexandria, VA – In his comedy Twelfth Night, Shakespeare wrote, “If music be the food of love, play on.” Connecting pleasurable elements of life has always inspired humans to follow their dreams and passions wherever they may lead. If the Kolas family in Alexandria were writing this,...
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» Judge Denies Defense Request to Delay Murder Trial

DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park denied a homicide defendant’s attorney’s request to delay the trial by a few days on Jan. 30. Christopher Tyler, 48, is charged with first-degree premeditated murder while armed, first-degree burglary while armed, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, attempt to commit...
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The Art of Naming Alexandria Shelter Animals

Alexandria, VA – Vivien Bacon is never without her little book of names. The Alexandria resident—who has volunteered at King Street Cats (KSC) for more than 20 years—always keeps the pocket notebook handy in her dark blue purse. It has dog-eared pages and a cover with a reminder to “Paws and Take Notes.”
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Mother of SSgt. Andrew Wolfe shares update on his condition

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - SSgt. Andrew Wolfe’s mother Melody Wolfe says he has been working hard in an in-patient rehab facility over the last six weeks. SSgt. Wolfe was shot in an ambush-style attack in Washington, D.C., while serving for the West Virginia National Guard on Nov. 26, 2025.
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George Mason Isn’t Just Ours, It’s Theirs Too

Last year Mason’s Fairfax campus was visited by the famous Georgina, a red coated male fox who wooed the hearts of students and faculty alike. While discussion surrounding Georgina continued for weeks, expressed through heartfelt. Instagram posts and Reddit comments, it inevitably culminated in a singular sobering...
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Unseen Old Town Feb 2026

Our most recent image is of a street in Old Town bathed in bright fall foliage. Perhaps a bit difficult to discern from the picture, this is Commerce Street — the only diagonal street in the original layout of Old Town streets. Have you ever noticed? Commerce Street was first seen on a map designed by George Gilpin...
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Two Men Receive Five-Year Prison Sentences in Calvert County Convenience Store Robbery Case

Prince Frederick, Maryland – Two Washington, D.C. men have each been sentenced to five years in prison after pleading guilty in connection with a convenience store robbery that took place in Calvert County in 2025. The case stems from an armed-style theft in which masked suspects targeted a local market and fled with...
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Crash on I-395 southbound snarls DC traffic

WASHINGTON (7News) — A crash involving two vehicles on Interstate 395 southbound snarled traffic Monday morning. The Metropolitan Police Department said officers responded to the scene near Exit 5 at 9:21 a.m. Photos obtained by 7News appear to show one of the involved vehicles was a semi hauling cars.
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“Potomac Phil” Reveals Prediction

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Celebrating Groundhog Day with Punxsutawney Phil is an event steeped in American history. Folklore claims if the groundhog sees his shadow, we’ll have six more weeks of winter. In Washington, D.C., they have their own version of Groundhog Day.
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Alexandria Coffee Shop Makes Eater DC ‘Best’ List

Swing's Coffee Roasters, located in Alexandria's Del Ray neighborhood, made Eater DC's "The 16 Best Coffee Shops Around DC" list published last week. M.E. Swing’s Coffee Roasters operates a coffee bar and roasting facility at 501 E. Monroe Ave. Opened in May 2013, the spot serves signature blends, cold-brewed coffee...

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