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By Animal Welfare League of Alexandria | Saturday, May 18

The What I Like About You adoption event begins May 16 and runs through May 21 at the Vola Lawson Animal Shelter.
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Have you heard of the Star Wars Kid? Learn how one child dealt with intense cyberbullying, and see if your kid would be prepared to handle it.
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By Mary Beth Corrigan | Friday, May 17

KSC is a no-kill all-volunteer non-profit cat rescue.
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By Mark Braibanti | Thursday, May 16

Check out these game-day tips for attending a Washington Nationals game. How to get tickets, transportation, and food.
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How Pheed is poised and ready to be the next big social media site.
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