Stories for January 2023

Stories for January 2023

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Tuesday, January 31

Thursday, January 26

Black History Month in Alexandria

Black History Month in Alexandria

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Respecting Tribal Sovereignty

Tribal Sovereignty

31 Bills Plus in Alexandria and Mount Vernon

Keeping sex offenders out of schools, protecting homes from foreclosure, and more.

Bills passed

Wednesday, January 25

News Briefs

News Briefs

Apples, Oranges, and Cherries

Apples, Oranges, and Cherries

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Rotary Club of Great Falls Marks Giving Milestone

$400K improves lives.

$400K improves lives.

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A Roll Model With a Crown and Sash

Miss Virginia visits a Reston elementary.

Miss Virginia visits a Reston elementary.

Collective Bargaining Agreement Ratified for City Fire Fighters

Fire Fighters Agreement

Letter: Changing Street Names Misplaced Priority

Letter to the Editor

Holding the Line on Green Energy Progress

Green Energy

Letter: Prevent Suicides, Lock Up Guns

Letter to the Editor

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Gaylord National Resort is the Perfect Winter Escape

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Sunday, January 22

First Bill on MLK Day

In Richmond

Thalea String Quartet Coming in February

Thalea String Quartet

Now More Than Ever, Alexandria Needs Medicare For All

Letter to the Editor

Keep the Name, Switch the Fame?

Letter to the Editor in Alexandria

Letter

Friday, January 20

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Dog & Cat Bills Filed In 2023 General Assembly

Penalties considered for animal testing facility violations

Pet bills

Thursday, January 19

Where To Give Locally in Alexandria and Mount Vernon

Where To Give Locally in Alexandria and Mount Vernon

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MLK Day of Service in Alexandria

Faith community joins forces to combat hunger.

MLK Day

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Honoring the Legacy in Alexandria

City marks 50th anniversary of MLK celebration.

MLK Day

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Rock Art Show Splashes Color in Mount Vernon

Nepenthe Gallery is hosting famous artworks from the Scooby Doo and Yellow Submarine days.

Beatles Art

Wednesday, January 18

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Vienna Wants to Boost Its Tree Canopy

Protecting and increasing canopy a top 2023 council priority after losing 163 acres of trees in 10 years.

Protecting and increasing canopy a top 2023 council priority after losing 163 acres of trees in 10 years.

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Satellite Gallery in Reston for Vienna Arts Society

“Earth, Wind and Fire” opens in Vienna

“Earth, Wind and Fire” opens in Vienna

Chronic Wasting Disease Found in Fairfax County

Chronic Wasting Disease Found in Fairfax County

Tuesday, January 17

The 2023 General Assembly Has Started Its Work

General Assembly

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German Armed Forces Help Fight Hunger Here

Helps fight hunger.

Hunger

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Champions of the County’s Fragile Urban Forest

Winners of the 2022 Friends of Trees Awards recognized.

Urban Champions

Thursday, January 12

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Giving Glass Bottles and Jars a New Life

Purple Bins

Continuing To Push on Crucial, Progressive Priorities

Continuing To Push on Crucial, Progressive Priorities

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Alexandria Restaurant Week

Jan. 20-29, 2023

Restaurant Week

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Encouraging Youth To Be Marijuana Free in Alexandria

Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition Launches Video Series

Weed Free Teens

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‘Legally Blonde Jr. the Musical’ in Alexandria

Aldersgate youth cast shines in award-winning musical.

Legally Blonde

Wednesday, January 11

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Family Caregiving – a New Normal in Alexandria

Considering palliative care and hospice support.

Caregiving

City Seeks Input on Climate Change Action Plan

Climate Plan

News Briefs

News Briefs

Child Sexual Abuse

Child Sexual Abuse

Tuesday, January 10

January Is Stalking Awareness Month

January Is Stalking Awareness Month

Problem Gambling Treatment

Problem Gambling Treatment

Check Land Use Changes

Land Use