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Marilyn Patterson, Executive Director for First Night Alexandria Inc.

Posted Sep 17, 2018

Yolanda Vazquez talks with Marilyn Patterson, Executive Director for First Night Alexandria Inc. They discuss First night Alexandria that will take place December 31^st throughout Old Town Alexandria. For more information on First Night Alexandria, visit their website.

Hosted by: Yolanda Vazquez Produced by: Beltway Newsmakers Team

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