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Archaeologists in Egypt just uncovered a rare circular public bath and luxurious Roman villa with intricate mosaics in a forgotten corner of ancient Alexandria. The discovery is filling crucial gaps in our understanding of how one of history's greatest cities actually worked.
Egypt is bringing back Alexandria's beloved 116-year-old Ramleh Tram with a major upgrade that will triple passenger capacity and cut travel time nearly in half. The modernization project transforms the historic line into the backbone of the city's green transportation future.
Alexandria is calling for 300 volunteers to help run free tours of four historic tall ships during a waterfront festival celebrating America's 250th anniversary. In return, volunteers get special access to explore one of the majestic vessels themselves.
A summer bar crawl in Alexandria turned good times into bright futures, raising over $10,000 for local students. The event supported a scholarship fund that's awarded $24 million to more than 5,700 students since 1986.
Egyptian archaeologists discovered a treasure trove of ancient structures in Alexandria revealing how people lived, bathed, and thrived across three empires. The rare find includes a public bath, a Roman villa with stunning mosaics, and statues of ancient gods.
Older volunteers in Alexandria, Virginia are discovering that giving back does more than help their community. It keeps them healthier, more social, and living longer.
When winter storms hit Alexandria, Virginia, volunteers grab shovels to clear sidewalks for seniors and homebound neighbors who can't do it themselves. This year's program has seen requests double, with volunteers making sure everyone stays safe.
A free community celebration in Alexandria, Virginia is helping fill gaps in Black history by turning family photos and documents into a digital archive. The event has already preserved over 3,000 pieces of history.
Alexandria just made electric vehicles accessible to everyone, even renters and apartment dwellers, by approving curbside chargers at zero cost to taxpayers. Private vendors will install and maintain up to 60 chargers across neighborhoods in the next two years.
The Miracle League of Alexandria is looking for volunteer "Angels" to help children and adults with disabilities play baseball this fall. No experience needed—just show up and make magic happen on the field.
Four Alexandria students won a regional ExploraVision award for designing SYNCARDIA, a futuristic treatment that could turn heart scar tissue back into healthy muscle using nanoparticles and ultrasound. The competition challenges K-12 students to imagine technologies a decade into the future. #
More than 1,600 middle and high school students in Alexandria spent months investigating questions that mattered to them personally, culminating in a citywide science fair that showcased 200 exceptional projects. With 90 community volunteers judging and several students advancing to regional competition, the event proved that when schools trust young people to explore their passions, remarkable innovation follows.
Summer campers at Bishop Ireton High School are helping feed hungry children by filling a box truck with groceries for families in need. Their drive supports a local food pantry working to collect 25,000 pounds of food each month when school meals aren't available.
Archaeologists have pulled 22 massive stone blocks from the Mediterranean Sea, pieces of the legendary Lighthouse of Alexandria that guided ships for over 1,000 years. The 80-ton fragments will help scientists digitally reconstruct one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
Archaeologists just pulled 22 massive blocks from the Mediterranean Sea, pieces of the legendary Lighthouse of Alexandria that vanished centuries ago. Using cutting-edge technology, they're rebuilding one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World piece by piece.
Twenty-two massive granite blocks from the legendary Lighthouse of Alexandria have been lifted from the Mediterranean seafloor, giving scientists their first chance to understand how one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World was built. Researchers are now digitally reconstructing the monument block by block, creating a 3D model that could one day project a hologram of the lighthouse over Alexandria's harbor.
When a fellow swimmer lost consciousness during a 100-meter race in Alexandria, 17-year-old Adam Mohamed Refaat didn't hesitate. He abandoned his own competition to pull his competitor to safety.
A math teacher in Alexandria just scored a $5,000 national grant to help students connect with America's founding story in creative new ways. Her project will include art contests, museum trips, and a lunch with local leaders.
A historic Black church in Alexandria, Virginia just prevented 338 families from losing their homes by paying off $1 million in back rent. The massive donation came after the city's housing authority faced a financial crisis that threatened nearly 450 households.
Two Minnesota high school graduates just received $10,000 scholarships to pursue teaching careers at Minnesota State Moorhead. These awards from the Nibbe Family Foundation are investing in the next generation of educators who will shape countless young minds.
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