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New Compost Station Opens — “On Sunday, July 17, the Old Town North Sunday Farmers Market officially opened its Compost Cab compost station. The new compost station will be a permanent fixture at this year-round market, every Sunday from 10am-2pm.” [Zebra]

City Ranks as One of the Top U.S. Cities — “Readers of Travel + Leisure appear to have a favorable opinion of Alexandria, because the city made the top 10 of the magazine’s 15 Best Cities in the United States list… Alexandria was ranked eighth among big cities like New York City, New Orleans and Chicago on the national list.” [Patch]


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BARCA Ranks Among Best in Nation — “An Alexandria restaurant has been lauded for its outdoor dining space and is among the top 100 places to dine al fresco, according to OpenTable’s new ranking. The ranking is based on diner reviews on OpenTable. BARCA Pier & Wine Bar made the 100 Best Outdoor Dining Restaurants in America for 2022, which was released by OpenTable on Wednesday.” [Patch]

Construction Begins on Old Town West Senior Living Project — “The multimillion-dollar development will feature a six-story building with underground parking, studio, 1- and 2-bedroom living options, and high-end amenities such as a 4,550-square-foot restaurant, 24-hour fitness center, club lounge, business center and media room.” [BusinessWire]


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Anti-Abortion Activist Sentenced for Trespassing — “An abortion rights opponent, who earlier this year had five fetuses seized from her home, is one of six activists who has pleaded guilty and been sentenced to jail for trespassing in 2021 at an Alexandria, Virginia, women’s health clinic.” [WTOP]

It’s Thursday — Partly cloudy throughout the day. High of 86 and low of 73. Sunrise at 5:56 am and sunset at 8:35 pm. [Weather.gov]


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Made in ALX Announces New Classes — “Classes and workshops include soap-making, art classes and manifestation workshops.” [Alexandria Living Magazine]

It’s Tuesday — Humid throughout the day. High of 89 and low of 71. Sunrise at 5:55 am and sunset at 8:36 pm. [Weather.gov]


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Pedestrian Dies After Hit-and-Run Crash — “Police say the woman was crossing just outside of a crosswalk in a dimly lit area when she was struck.” [WUSA9]

It’s Monday — Clear throughout the day. High of 82 and low of 66. Sunrise at 5:54 am and sunset at 8:36 pm. [Weather.gov]


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Alexandria’s Del Ray neighborhood celebrated red, white and blue on First Thursday (July 7).

The evening included live music at Pat Miller Neighborhood Square (at Oxford and Mount Vernon Avenues) with bands, cake pops and the annual Pork Barrel Watermelon Seed-Spitting Contest.


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Alexandria Couple Sentenced For Tax Fraud Involving Auto Body Shop — “A husband and wife from Alexandria were sentenced in a scheme in which income was underreported at their Maryland business.” [Patch]

It’s Friday — Rain overnight. High of 85 and low of 73. Sunrise at 5:52 am and sunset at 8:37 pm. [Weather.gov]


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Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana Sets Opening For July In Alexandria — “Frank Pepe, the brand that created the New Haven-style pizza, will arrive in Alexandria during July.” [Patch]

It’s Thursday — Rain until evening. High of 82 and low of 73. Sunrise at 5:51 am and sunset at 8:38 pm. [Weather.gov]


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