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RA Updates RELAC Referendum

FAQs hours before first public hearing

RELAC

“Flourishing After 55” in Arlington

After 55

Arlington Students Collect Clothes for Free Pop Up Shop

EcoAction Arlington and other local groups support ‘swap don't shop’ event

pop up shop

Virginia General Assembly Needs Input From Voters

Priority legislation outlined by Virginia Grassroots Coalition

VOTE

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County’s FY 2025 Budget Process Kicks Into Gear

Potential budgetary shortfall of $284.5 million complicates matters.

Budget

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Casino Bill SB 675 Carries Over in 13 to 2 Vote

VA Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee ends consideration of a Tysons casino for this session; likely to be back in 2025

Casino bill

Herndon Seeks Business Owner to Serve on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee

The Town of Herndon is seeking an energetic, results-oriented business owner to serve an unexpired term on the Herndon Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee (HDEIC)

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VA Legislators Aim for Assault Weapon Bans

Will new seats mean new votes?

Virginia came close to banning sales of assault weapons in 2020 when the House passed a bill banning them by a narrow 51-yes to 48-no vote. In the Senate Judiciary committee that year however, three Democrats: Senators Creigh Deeds, Chap Petersen, and Scott Surovell, surprised many by voting with Republican committee members to fail to move the bill forward in the Senate.

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New President, New Ideas Coming to FABB

Bicycling group continues to grow with biking efforts in Fairfax County.

Over at the Fairfax Alliance for Better Bicycling, 2024 will start out with a new president, as former president Bruce Wright steps down and newly elected Joy Faunce takes over.

Pathway Homes Receives $30K Grant to Support Upkeep on 500+ Homes

Homes and services are key to recovery and resident successPathway Homes received a $30,000 grant from Sentara, one of the nation’s top 20 largest not-for-profit integrated health systems, to help support ongoing maintenance for the over 500 properties that Pathway owns, leases and manages in Northern Virginia.

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Combating Animal Cruelty

During the summer and fall, I heard from constituents who believe that there should be stiffer penalties for those who hurt household pets. We have seen examples of this in our community. Last summer, someone left sausages with fish hooks on Duke Street in Alexandria outside for animals to eat.

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2024 Spring Garden Market at River Farm

The American Horticultural Society’s annual Spring Garden Market at River Farm will be April 12-13.

The Chamber ALX’s CareerCon: A Post-Grad Masterclass

The Alexandria Chamber of Commerce CareerCon, presented by Virginia Tech Innovation Campus on Friday, Feb. 16

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Supervisors Approve Massive Chantilly Data Center

They say strong proffers, high standards will improve it.

Data Center

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Winter Solstice Concert is a Sublime Celebration of Arts

Ninth Street Quartet Offers a rare moment for retreat and reflection

Music

“Flourishing After 55” in Arlington

After 55

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‘Mango’ Mike Named Grand Marshal

Anderson to lead St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

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Arrests Lead to Seizure of Firearms and Methamphetamine

Detectives from our Major Crimes Bureau have charged two suspects in connection to a December robbery in Vienna that led to the seizure of 13 firearms and four pounds of methamphetamine.

Alexandria News Briefs: $5 Million Damage in Warehouse Fire

Alexandria News Briefs