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For many, bacon makes the burger better. Well, bacon makes anything better.

It's National Hamburger Month: Where are Alexandria's Best Burgers?

May is National Hamburger Month. Alexandria has gone through some burger changes (Fuddruckers closed, Burger7 opening delayed), and the best burger in the area is up for debate.

By Beth Lawton | 10:08 am

Ian Thompson rented a horse and rode to Nikki Amico's house to ask her to the prom.

Weird News: Prom Date on a Horse, Cicadas for a Snack and Beds Racing in the Street

Doug the Food Dude prepares for First Night Alexandria, 2012.

Food Trucks Headed to Alexandria

If you thought $350 million was an impressive lottery prize, how about $500 million? With no winner in the Powerball drawing on Wednesday, May 15, the jackpot has soared even higher.

Powerball Jackpot Soars to $600M for Saturday Drawing

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Marlene Konkoly of Royal Oak has found creative ways to spend less and save more so she can retire at age 50.

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The Dupont Circle Metro Station before the playoffs game between the Washington Nationals and St. Louis Cardinals, Oct. 10, 2012.

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Metro Delays, Track Work Scheduled for May 17-19

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Authentically Amish in Foxchase will close at the end of May 2013.

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Authentically Amish Fine Furnishings Closing

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Supporting Cancer Research!

By Aaron Gorski | Tuesday, May 14

I am focusing on something that has touched so many families, including my own - cancer. May 18th, join us for the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life of Alexandria City.

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NoVa Divorce and Co-Parenting Support Group

By Virginia Colin | Saturday, May 11

Divorce and co-parenting can be very difficult. Getting support from peers and an experienced family mediator can help a lot.

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7 Reasons to Embrace the Cicada Swarmageddon

By The Nature Conservancy | Friday, May 10 | 5 comments

Here's why we at The Nature Conservancy’s Maryland/DC and Virginia chapters can’t wait for the impending cicada swarmageddon!

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Get Off Your Diet

By Ryan Jankowitz | Tuesday, May 7

This blog is about the benefits of following a diet based off the Glycemic Index compared to other popular diets.

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Rain Rain Go Away?

By Aaron Gorski | Tuesday, May 7

While everyone loves a sunny day – your lawn and garden don’t mind a little relief from the hot sun. Capitalize on rainy days by setting up rain capture systems like rain barrels.

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