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Capital Area Food Bank Will Provide Free Meals During the Summer for Children

Capital Area Food Bank announces the 2023 Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). Meals will be provided to all children free of charge. Meals will be provided free to eligible children, 18 years of age and younger.

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Registration Opens for Alexandria Youth Leadership Conference

Alexandria’s Youth Leadership Conference will be holding its 10th annual event Aug. 8-10 in person after two years of holding a hybrid event during Covid.

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Celebrating Women

ACW presents 2023 awards.

“We are so proud to showcase these young future leaders.” — Alexandria Celebrates Women chair Pat Miller


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Head of the Class

Rotary awards $2,500 scholarships to area seniors.

The Alexandria Rotary Club awarded three $2,500 vocational college scholarships to Alexandria High School students during the organization’s June 6 meeting at Belle Haven Country Club.

Death Investigation

Detectives from FCPD Major Crimes Bureau are conducting a death investigation of 51-year-old Todd Matthew Gleason.

How Far We've Strayed?

Letters To the Editor


New Laws Now In Effect

Commentary

Scenes from the Heritage Festival

Scotland Juneteenth Heritage Festival

New: Paying to Park on Saturdays

Saturday paid parking hours for Montgomery-operated garages, parking lots and meters in Downtown Bethesda and Silver Spring begin Saturday, July 8.


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Scotland’s Juneteenth Heritage Festival Paving the Way

The Scotland Juneteenth Heritage Festival was an extravaganza of community spirit, days filled with joy, dancing and music, history and health, a 5K and special events, a film festival, children’s festival and more, all designed to raise awareness and funds to rebuild the historic church.

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In 1775, a Church Where Black & White Could Worship Together

Bull Run Regional Park’s emancipation history is honored.

On Juneteenth, No Man Should Own Another

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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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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

On Recent Incidents of Hate Speech

On Recent Incidents of Hate Speech

Timed Entry for Freedom House Museum

Timed Entry for Freedom House Museum


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A Few Restaurants to See the Fireworks

Restaurants to see the Fireworks on the River

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Historic Contract for Arlington Firefighters

Historic Contract for Arlington Firefighters

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Herndon Town Council Reverses Historic District Review Board

Code allows for appeal.

725 Elden Street positioned for demolition.


Third Annual Liberty Amendments Month Begins June 17

Third Annual Liberty Amendments Month

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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