Stories for February 2022

Stories for February 2022

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Thursday, February 24

Ditch Warfare

House Republicans push for tax cuts; Senate Democrats push back.

Taxes

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County Executive Presents FY 2023 Advertised Budget

Increase in assessed values for real estate and vehicles drive higher tax payments.

County budget

Petiquette: Being a Good Pet Neighbor to Animals and Humans

Pets

Letter: Worrying About Local News

Letter to the Editor

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The Heart of Alexandria

Florence King, volunteers honored for service.

Volunteers honored

Wednesday, February 23

‘A Mandate from the Workforce’ in Alexandria

AFD union wins vote on collective bargaining.

Union Workforce

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‘Known But to God’ in Alexandria

Wreath laying held at Tomb of the Unknown Revolutionary Soldier.

Tomb of the unknown

APPETITE in Alexandria

As Pop-Up Closes, Umbrella Dry Drinks Moves to Its Second Act

APPETITE

County Animal Shelter Employees Care for Adoptable Pets

Shelter Employees

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By George!

Worldwide participation highlights GW parade.

Parade

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Beagles Find Heroes in General Assembly

Beagles

Pet Connection

pets

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By George!

Worldwide participation highlights GW parade.

President's Day Parade

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Adopting a Senior Dog Could Be a Better Match, Really

One woman's passion and 'Tribute'.

Senior dogs

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Voice Lesson to Music History Classes at Your Fingertips.

New collaboration offers video-streaming service to seniors.

Voice Lessons

Column: Budgeting When Resources Are Available

Budget

Tuesday, February 22

Column: Working with an Eye Towards Compromise

Progress advances every time we change the law for the better.

Politics

Column: Helping Virginians Get Health Coverage

Health Insurance

Thursday, February 17

And the Winner Is…

Lena’s named Heart of Del Ray.

heart of Del Ray

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On Guard in Alexandria

Lyles-Crouch crossing guard honored.

Crossing Guard honored

Parajon Proposes FY 2023 Budget

General fund increases to $830 million.

Budget

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From the Heart in Alexandria

Food and clothing drive benefits local charities.

Charitable Donations

Not the Love Story You Are Expecting

Discovering and nurturing the most important relationship after trauma

Brain trauma

Wednesday, February 16

Oops! They Did it Again

Lawmakers accidentally gave overtime protection to farmworkers and domestic workers, now they're taking it back.

They didn't mean it. Seriously. And now they're about to undo what they did last year. Lawmakers say the vote last year to create a cause of action for farmworkers and domestic workers to seek overtime pay was a mistake. Senators say they were misled, snookered by the blitzkrieg pace of the General Assembly. Now they're taking action to rectify the situation, stripping farmworkers and domestic workers of the ability to sue for overtime.

Commemorating Hidden History in Arlington and Alexandria

Local 'Green Book' locations may soon be designated historic sites.

Green Book

Column: Fixing the Virginia Employment Commission

VEC

Last Week in Richmond Column:: 25 Bills Moving

25 bills in govt.

Thursday, February 10

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Jinks to Keynote Friendship Breakfast in Alexandria

Lawhorne, Pepper to be honored with Rev. Ben Lynt Award.

Keynote breakfast

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Love Is in the Air in Alexandria

Couples share their secrets to success.

Couples and Valentines Day

Tuesday, February 8

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Valentine's Day Gift Ideas for the Home

Presents that can be used on Cupid's Day and beyond.

Valentines

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Seeking Shelter: Changes in Housing Preferences

Center for Real Estate Entrepreneurship at George Mason University School of Business presents.

Housing

Fairfax Skaters Made the Cut for the 2022 Olympic Games

Local spotlight shines on the speed track and figure skating rink.

Local Olympians

Friday, February 4

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Obituary: Greg Knott

Famed photographer dies at 49.

Photographer dies

Thursday, February 3

Police Charge Fairfax Man with First-Degree Murder

The victim was a 20-year-old Alexandria resident.

Murder charge.

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Duckpin Bowling Went the Way of the Dodo Bird

Once a popular sport, bowling has taken a hit around here.

Blast from the Past: Duckpin Bowling

Prime Partnerships

Amazon kicks off donation program to local charities.

Food drive

Alexandrians Have Heart

Food and clothing drive set for Feb. 12

Food drive

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From the Civil War to Civil Rights

Exploring the African American Heritage Trail.

Black History

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APPETITE in Alexandria

4 Dates to Circle in February

Food Places in February

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Junior Volunteers Now On Task at Animal Shelter

Volunteers

Wednesday, February 2

Losing the Greatest Park Leaders

Park leaders

Green Rollback May Hit Blue Wall

Republican efforts to undo environmental laws to face opposition in Democratic-led Senate.

Environmental laws

Combatting the Toll of Racism on Mental Health

Black Health and Wellness is the theme of Black History Month 2022

Mental health

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Exhilarating, Crackling Evening of Orchestral Music

Fairfax Symphony includes a U.S premier.

Symphony Music

Column: Getting Down to Work

Richmond house activities

Meet the Secretaries

Senate floor