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APD Chief Hayes Celebrated

Former chief takes helm at Federal Reserve Board.

Former Chief of Police Don Hayes, who served for more than four decades with the Alexandria Police Department, was honored Feb. 29

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It’s Going to Cost More To Do More

Public Hearings on the tax rate and sewer rate.

Due to rising service demands and challenges in funding them, Fairfax County faces significant challenges addressing its FY 2025 advertised budget of $3.8 billion

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Creative DNA

Kristina Hagman brings exhibit to Torpedo Factory.

Creativity is in her DNA. Kristina Hagman grew up in a family of performing artists and was encouraged at a young age to pursue her own talent as a painter as a way to overcome her challenges with dyslexia.


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APF Sweet Fire Donna’s

Interim Chief of Police Raul Pedroso, fourth from right, enjoys a night out at Sweet Fire Donna’s Restaurant in Carlyle April 16 as part of a fundraiser for the Alexandria Police Foundation.

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Residents Discuss Franconia Center Re-use

Will Franconia Government Center move support affordable housing?

Will Franconia Government Center move support affordable housing?

Opinion: Calls for Cutting School Funds by $100 Million

Calls for Cutting School Funds by $100 Million


March Home Sales Down from Prior Year, According to NVAR

Prices continue to rise as supply remains tight

NVAR stats

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Inova Schar Cancer Institute Reaches 5th Anniversary

Interview with John Deeken, MD, institute president

Inova Schar Institute


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Springfield Woman’s Club Recognized

Club marks 70 years of community service

Club

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Spring Ballet is a Final Show and New Beginning

Some Metropolitan dancers’ final show opens doors to careers in dance and entertainment careers.

Spring Ballet

“Flourishing After 55”

Office of 55+ Programs


Spring Book Sale

Friends of the Arlington Public Library (FOAL) invite you to the 2024 Spring Book Sale.

Grant to Prevent Gun Violence

Alexandria News Briefs

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Make Fort Hunt Park House a Visitor Center

Letters to the Editor


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Houston to Feel Titan Robotics IMPACT

For the third year in a row, Alexandria City High School’s Titan Robotics team won the prestigious FIRST Impact Award on Saturday at the Chesapeake District Championships held in Petersburg, Va.

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In Tents Not by Choice, But Lack of Choices

Problems with data; police Encounters; shelter and housing.

People experiencing homelessness opt to sleep in areas ‘not designated for human habitation’ because of a lack of affordable housing, especially for those earning below 30 percent of the Area Median Income.

10 Ways to Take Climate Action

Earth Day, celebrated annually on April 22, is a global event to demonstrate support for environmental protection. You can join the effort to protect our planet – and support a healthier and more resilient Fairfax County – by taking these 10 climate actions.


Spring2ACTion 2024 Unites Alexandria Nonprofits

ACT for Alexandria, the community foundation, announces the return of Spring2ACTion, Alexandria’s community-wide Giving Day on Wednesday, April 24, 2024.

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Spring Flower Show in Mount Vernon

The Yacht Haven Garden Club held a National Garden Clubs Small Standard Flower Show, “Around the Sun Sixty Times,” April 4, 2024, at the Mount Vernon Yacht Club, Alexandria, Va.