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Alexandria Film Festival turns 20, holiday lights’ last run in this weekend’s lineup
More activities are moving indoors and holiday events are starting to appear around Alexandria in mid-November. This weekend, the Alexandria Film Festival celebrates 20 years, and the newly-renamed Bright Nights—The Winter Village at Cameron Run returns for its final season. Other highlights include the Banned Books Speakeasy and specialty tours at Fort Ward Museum and Lee-Fendall House.
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Down Goes the Panera in Dupont – Last Day is Tuesday (11/17)
Thanks to Chris for sending the Panera closing news: “I’m bummed since it’s a good option when in Dupont despite it being a chain. I’m sure the construction outside hasn’t helped things for them.”. Prior to Panera this space was previously home to a Beefsteak.
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Closing the gap between addiction help and treatment access in Virginia
The decision to seek addiction treatment can come after weeks or months of uncertainty. A family member may finally recognize the need for professional support, or someone experiencing substance use difficulties may decide independently that it’s time to ask for help. In either situation, what happens immediately after that decision matters.
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Three Arlington teams advance to football playoffs this weekend
High-school football playoffs begin this weekend and three Arlington teams, all with 6-4 overall records, will be participating in first-round action. The eight-team 6D North Region tournament will include Arlington’s Yorktown Patriots as the fourth seed and the Washington-Liberty Generals as the sixth. The four-team Washington Catholic Athletic Conference...