Stories for January 2022

Stories for January 2022

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Thursday, January 27

Column: The Pace in Richmond Quickens

Richmond process

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On the Move in Alexandria

Old Town Shop relocates to 104 S. Union.

Old Town Shop relocates to 104 S. Union.

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New Kid on the Block in Alexandria

IDA opens in Potomac Yard

New IDA opens

Smedley Announces New Appointments in Alexandria

Doyle, Ruwe slated to join AFD.

New Fire Department staff

APPETITE

Off the Menu: Restaurant News and Notes

Restaurants

Black History Month Events in Alexandria

Black History Month Events

Wednesday, January 26

Losing the Greatest Park Leaders

Park leaders

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Impact of Vehicle-Bicycle Collisions in Fairfax Courts

FABB's discussion with Deputy Commonwealth's Attorney for Community Justice and Policy

Bike ruling

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Brabrand: 'Stay the Course'

We have a right to do things up until that right impinges or infringes on the rights of others.

Masks

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FCPS Takes Legal Action Challenging Gov. Youngkin's Ex. Order No. 2

County School Board files suit jointly with six other boards.

Executive order

Romance and Intimacy after 60

Reviving and developing romantic relationships in the golden years.

Senior issues

Column: Protecting Student Learning

Student learning

Thursday, January 20

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Power Shift

Locals celebrate Youngkin inauguration in Alexandria

Inauguration

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Seeking Leaders of Tomorrow in Alexandria

Applications open for Boys and Girls State

Scholarships

Peter Reistad Wins Post 24 Oratorical in Alexandria

West Potomac junior advances to District 17 competition.

Oracle contestant

Thank You Del

Pepper honored for 36 years on Council.

Del Pepper tribute

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Striking a Chord in Alexandria

Christ Church installs new pipe organ.

New pipe organ

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Hot, Hot, Hot in Alexandria

Chili contest benefits Girls State.

Chili Contest

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‘The Bus to Buchenwald’

de Fonseca-Wollheim is featured speaker at Agudas Achim.

Speaker at Agudas Achim

Wednesday, January 19

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Reconsidering Marijuana

Pot is still legal, but the plan to regulate its sale is in jeopardy.

Marijuana

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New Governor Revokes Mask Mandate for Schools

FCPS says masks requirement remains in effect.

Mask Mandates

News Briefs

News Briefs

Column: A New Day in Richmond and Many Challenges

General Assembly

Column: Peaceful Transfer of Power

State government

Earning College Credit with Work Experience and Training

Program expansions makes college degree accessible and affordable for many.

Community college

Thursday, January 13

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Alexandria Restaurant Week

10 days and 2 weekends, January 21-30, 2022

Restaurant week

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Obituary: Bill Stokes

International business consultant dies at 57.

Bill Stokes

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Casey Sworn in as Sheriff in Alexandria

Public ceremony canceled due to pandemic.

Sheriff

Obituary: FLORENCE KING MEMORIALin Alexandria

FLORENCE KING MEMORIAL

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Talking Baseball in Alexandria

ASC to host Aces manager, owner Jan. 19.

Baseball in Alexandria

Tuesday, January 11

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Once Upon a Mattress (Youth Edition)

ACCT returns to live performances Jan. 14-23.

ACCT Performance

Column: Fox in the Chicken Coop

K Plum Column

Tax on Plastic Bags

Bag tax

Veri Peri Named 2020 Color of the Year

Described blue with red-violet undertones, the hue is expected to be on trend this year.

Colors

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Return to School 2022

After a week of weather closures, FCPS opens with Covid-19 surging

Returning to school

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FCPS Faces Staff Shortages in the Face of Omicron

Superintendent pledges to keep students in the classroom, but it will “not be business as usual.”

School with Covid

Thursday, January 6

Obituary: Charlette Mitchell in Alexandria

D.A.R.E. officer, aide to Chief of Police dies at 58.

DARE officer

Celebrating a Century in Alexandria

Helen Morris turns 100.

100th Birthday

Letter: Costs and Tradeoffs in Alexandria

Letter to Editor

AWLA: 75 Years a Bulwark for Alexandria’s Animals

Animal welfare

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‘Held Hostage by VDOT’ in Alexandria

Locals among those stranded on I-95 during snowstorm.

Snow on Roads

Fire Department Staffing

Fire department hiring

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Snow and Schools in Fairfax County

The communication and snow removal system continues to evolve to keep all the boxes checked.

Snow and school

Tuesday, January 4

Grocery Tax Change Proposed

Alternative revenue source not identified

Grocery tax

Virginia Now More Humane for Animals

Cruelty free cosmetics law in effect Jan. 1, 2022.

cosmetics

Making Decision During COVID

Even small decisions can cause anxiety, stress.

Covid Stress

2022 Real Estate Forecast

Real Estate Forecast