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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.
New VA studies show service dogs reduce physical stress in Veterans with PTSD, while a new wound-healing gel and peer support program offer additional hope. Three breakthrough findings demonstrate the VA's commitment to innovative care for those who served.
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.
Nearly 1 million veterans with serious mental illness could gain access to groundbreaking psychedelic therapies through a new five-year federal partnership. The VA and HHS are training providers and preparing treatment protocols now so veterans won't wait years after FDA approval.
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.
A new VA clinic in Chattanooga is saving veterans thousands of miles in travel by offering cancer treatment close to home. In just three months, over 60 veterans received care without the grueling three-hour drives to Nashville.
Veterans across America are opening up about their paths to healing from addiction, trauma, and mental health challenges. The VA is spotlighting these recovery stories to help others find hope and support.
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.
Scientists at a Wisconsin VA hospital have discovered how to slow aggressive melanoma growth by targeting a specific protein, offering new hope for veterans facing one of the military's most common service-connected cancers.
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.
Volunteers at Jackson VA Medical Center are creating profound moments of connection and support for veterans every single day. From greeting veterans at the door to running vital programs behind the scenes, their impact reaches far beyond simple assistance.
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.
Veterans in Maine can now get residential substance abuse treatment without leaving the state for the first time ever. The new Togus VA facility brings critical care closer to home for thousands of service members.
The Department of Veterans Affairs is testing MDMA-assisted therapy to treat veterans struggling with both PTSD and alcohol addiction, marking a new chapter in mental health care. This trial joins 19 other VA studies exploring how psychedelic treatments could help those traditional methods haven't reached.
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