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99 Percent Live in a 10 Minute Walk to a Park
Arlington’s Park system ranked third in the nation by the Trust for Public Land’s ParkScore Index.
Parks
Alexandria Viewpoints: New Year’s Resolutions Aren’t for All
New Year’s Resolutions are a tradition most common in the Western Hemisphere in which a person makes a promise to himself for some kind of self improvement or act of kindness to others in the upcoming year.
Free Tax Returns Prepared Locally
The way it works is that when you arrive you will be interviewed by a tax counselor who will collect your information and then prepare your return. A second counselor will then review your return with you and answer any questions you may have. You will receive a printed copy of your return for your records and then your return will be electronically filed for you.
Joining the ACPD for a Chat and a Cup
Arlington Police Community Outreach unit was established to promote communication and build trust with the community
Coffee
Alexandria: City Workers Brighten Alexandria
People at Work
The 2x3 foot gray bucket slowly rises 17 feet toward the traffic light at Prince Street and Alfred in Old Town. Alvin Jefferson, a signal tech for the City of Alexandria, has strapped on his safety helmet, snapped on his red safety harness and hooked it onto the bucket. He is retrofitting Alexandria traffic signals with LED lights as part of the city's program to have all 250 signals completed by the end of the year. Matt Melkerson, division chief of traffic operations, says LED lights are more energy efficient and will save the city a lot of money on maintenance costs. Instead of changing bulbs every year and a half, the new LED bulbs are supposed to last at least five years and maybe longer. This frees the workers up to do other things. "In addition, it reduces the time when our workers are up in the air and exposed to traffic hazards."
Arlington’s Restaurants Have Come Back to Life
Arlington eateries
Missing Middle Housing Moves Ahead
Months of protests include “Reality Check Rally” that drew hundreds last Sunday.
Housing
Local Park Recognized by National Group as Community Forest
n April and May Monticello Park in Alexandria is a stopover for migrating warblers, and the park fills with birders...
Household Pets Flee Violence, Too
Cleaning supplies, sheets, garbage bags and cat beds. Doorways has a wish list
Afghan Refugee Dreams of Peace
Afghan Refugee
Alexandria Symphony Weathers Covid
Brandenburg Concerto March 19 at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church on 228 S. Pitt Street.
ASO Concert