Former ‘Today’ show host Hoda Kotb visits senior community in Alexandria

Published April 21, 2025 at 1:45PM

Today host Hoda Kotb visits The Landing in Alexandria, April 17, 2025 (via The Landing Alexandria)

Residents at The Landing got a special visit from former NBC’s “Today” show host Hoda Kotb last Thursday (April 17).

During the conversation with residents, the retired host discussed maintaining a no-fear, positive mental attitude. She said she was raised with a, “Believe you can and you will,” mindset, and approached challenges with a “You can’t scare me” attitude.

It was Kotb’s second visit to the luxury senior living community at 2820 Main Line Boulevard since last year.

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