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Alexandria Recognized With Planning Awards — “The City of Alexandria is the winner of two presitigious awards. Today the Virginia Chapter of the American Planning Association’s (APA Virginia) recognized the Department of Planning and Zoning with the Commonwealth Plan of the Year Award for its Arlandria-Chirilagua Small Area Plan and the Red Clay Development of the Year Award for its Landmark Mall Redevelopment Plan.” [Zebra]

It’s Thursday — Humid and partly cloudy throughout the day. High of 90 and low of 79. Sunrise at 6:01 am and sunset at 8:30 pm. [Weather.gov]

Haute Dog Hits Top 50 Hot Dogs List — “Alexandria is home to Virginia’s best hotdog, according to the Food Network’s list of the top 50 hotdogs in the U.S.” [Daily Voice]

Book Buddies Program Helps Alexandria Student With Reading — “A mother whose daughter participates in the Book Buddies program says it can help Spanish-speaking families like hers.” [Patch]

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