Gulf of understanding: The way we see the Earth has never been set in stone
Despite centuries of efforts to map our planet precisely, our view of the world will always be political and imperfect.
Halfway to the 2030 census, the Supreme Court is still dealing with lawsuits over the last one
WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States is halfway to the next once-a-decade census, but the Supreme Court is still dealing with ...
Where to see cherry blossoms in DC, Maryland and Virginia
Washington, D.C.'s, most famous cherry trees along the Tidal Basin are approaching peak bloom, and you can see beautiful ...
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TJ Maxx to open in Alexandria on Sunday, March 16
TJ Maxx , an off-price retailer with more than 1,300 stores in 49 states and Puerto Rico, will open at Viking Plaza Mall in ...
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Women’s History Month: Theresa Thomas Hicks 1836-1918
Theresa Hicks died on May 8, 1918 at the age of 82. According to a researcher at the Douglas County Historical Society, “She never sought publicity for her benevolences, believing that if she did ...
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Cleopatra’s birthplace sees ‘dramatic surge’ in building collapses as sea level rises, study shows
The historic Egyptian city of Alexandria — the birthplace of Cleopatra — is experiencing a “dramatic surge” in building collapses linked to coastal erosion and rising levels of the ...
Alexandria Public School Redistricting Options Presented
Alexandria City Public Schools is in the midst of considering boundary changes to address school capacities and enrollment ...
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New digital tool allows you to track down Alexandria’s historical markers
poster or bulletin — you name it — still standing in the city of Alexandria. It’s called the “sign finder.” The online map uses ArcGIS technology to pinpoint the exact location of every ...