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Alexandria, Virginia is located in Alexandria County. Zip codes in Alexandria, VA include 22302, 22334, and 22305. The median home price in Alexandria is $509,900 which is roughly $336/per square foot. More Alexandria information.

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23 min ago | Patch.com

Public Invited to Jefferson-Houston Groundbreaking

Alexandria is breaking ground on its new Jefferson-Houston School at 3 p.m. Tuesday, May 21 at 1501 Cameron Street and the public is invited to attend the event.

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4 hrs ago | ESchool News

Paducah's Morgan Elementary School Wins $5,000 Grant for...

Paducah's Morgan Elementary School Wins $5,000 Grant for Eco-Friendly Playground Makeover in 2nd Annual TurfMutt National Sweepstakes - Discovery Education and OPEI will present Morgan Elementary with Grand Prize on May 24, along with a surprise visit from Lucky, the real-life rescue dog and TurfMutt spokesdog - Alexandria, Va.

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8 hrs ago | Patch.com

Police: Alexandria Man Charged with Malicious Wounding

On the above map, the addresses are block numbers, not specific home or business addresses.

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9 hrs ago | Ledger-Enquirer.com

Death in Zimbabwe results in unusual US charge

This image released by U.S. District Court in Alexandria, Va., shows the damage to the car that allegedly hit and killed Alois Pedzisai Matyoramhinga in Zimbawbe.

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Mon May 20, 2013

Patch.com

Suspect in Laboy Shooting Indicted by Grand Jury

The suspect in the February shooting of Alexandria Police Officer Peter Laboy was indicted by an Alexandria Circuit Court grand jury Monday.

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Patch.com

Old Town Village Grapples with Structural Damage

Lida Behnam was livid when she received a bill for more than $15,000 from the Old Town Village condo association.

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The Daily Caller

Tax-exempt Obama Foundation doesn't exist at listed addresses

The "charity" run by President Barack Obama's half-brother that was fast-tracked for IRS tax-exempt status is based at a Virginia UPS store, according to its website.

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Erie Times News

Grandparents providing more care for grandkids

When Heather Robinson, a single mom, was severely injured in a car crash in November 2010, her parents took care of her 13-month-old son, Christian.

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TBD.com

Fire at Bugsy's Pizza in Old Town

Firefighters were called to Bugsy's Pizza in Old Town Alexandria for a two alarm fire early Sunday morning.

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Patch.com

Top 21: School Lockdown, Abortion Doc Sentenced, 'Love Your Show,...

Patch has 31 community sites in Virginia and D.C. Here are some of the top stories from around the region over the past week.

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Sun May 19, 2013

Washington Examiner

The Blotter

About 3:20 a.m. Saturday, police went to the unit block of S Street NE and found Dontel Price, of Northeast D.C., suffering from gunshot wounds.

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Patch.com

Photos: The 2013 Republican Party of Virginia Convention at the Richmond Coliseum

Virginia Republican Party delegates officially nominated Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli as their candidate for Governor at its state convention Saturday in Richmond.

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Patch.com

Animal Control Report: Fake Crow Causes Confusion

Animal Control officers in Alexandria deal with a variety of calls every week. Here's a glance at some recent incidents in the city courtesy of Patrick Cole, the director of communications and outreach at the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria .

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Patch.com

Food Trucks Headed to Alexandria

Council is expected to consider a legislative proposal in June that would bring food trucks to the City of Alexandria.

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Patch.com

Volunteer Opportunities in Alexandria

V olunteer Alexandria has compiled the following hotlist of local volunteer opportunities.

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Patch.com

Virginia Senators Address Four Mile Run on Capitol Hill

Virginia's Democratic Sens. Mark Warner and Tim Kaine Wednesday offered an amendment to an environmental bill that will promote efforts to restore Four Mile Run as a recreational resource.

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Sat May 18, 2013

Patch.com

Volunteer Fairfax Announces Initiative to Engage Senior Citizens in Volunteer Service

Volunteer Fairfax was recently awarded a federal grant to sponsor RSVP , a program which invites individuals age 55 and older to participate in volunteer opportunities.

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Fri May 17, 2013

Newswise

AMGA Launches New Online Job Service

Newswise - ALEXANDRIA, VA -The American Medical Group Association announces the launch of its interactive job board, the AMGA Career Center .

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Examiner.com

Elephantine adventure in Northern Virginia

For a brief time , Luna Park opened its doors to thousands in search of recreation and entertainment.

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The Marion Star

Cicadas beginning to emerge in Virginia

A cicada rests on the grass in Alexandria, Va., in this May 14, 2004, file photo.

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