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Nominations Sought for Excellence in Aging Awards in Alexandria

Nominations Sought for Excellence in Aging Awards

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To Protect and Serve in Alexandria

30 x 30 initiative recognizes women in law enforcement.

30 x 30 initiative recognizes women in law enforcement.

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SERVICE ABOVE SELF

Rotarian Awards in Alexandria

Rotarian Awards in Alexandria

Turn Down the Lights to Help Migrating Birds

In Northern Virginia alone, an estimated 100 to 160 million birds migrate through our skies each spring and fall. Artificial lights can turn their journey into a confusing and dangerous trek.

Alexandrians Rank Biggest Health Issues, Strengths in New Community-Wide Health Survey Results

Alexandria Health Department released the results of the 2024 community-wide health survey, a component of the City’s ongoing Community Health Assessment.

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Potomac Riverkeeper Collected Air Wreckage Debris

Potomac Riverkeeper Collected Air Wreckage Debris

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City hosts 42nd Saint Patrick’s Day parade.

City hosts 42nd Saint Patrick’s Day parade.

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‘We Are Open’ in Alexandria

VaTech Innovation Campus celebrates grand opening.

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Former FCPD Sergeant Sentenced to Five Years

Mother of fatal police shooting victim, Timothy McCree Johnson, speaks out.

Former Fairfax County Police Sergeant Wesley Shifflett was processed into the county jail Friday evening, Feb. 28. At his sentencing hearing earlier that day, Fairfax County Circuit Judge Randy I. Bellows sentenced Shifflett, 36, to five years in prison with two years suspended.

Youngkin Commutes Shifflett’s Sentence

Fairfax Commonwealth’s Attorney: “Insult to all Virginians who value an untainted justice system.”

In a statement Sunday night, March 2, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin (R) said he commuted the sentence of Wesley Shifflett.

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Immigrants Face New Fears Locally

Governor orders local ICE cooperation

The attention of northern Virginians has been captive to the uncertainties of agency dissolutions, federal employee terminations and layoffs impacting neighbors living here.

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Immigration Raids Evoke Horror in Fairfax County

Three so far this week; more expected.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids are sweeping across Northern Virginia this week.

Mid-Winter Festival

The Mid-Winter Festival returns in a new location this month.

Come enjoy this free Folk Festival featuring musical performances, dance demonstrations, singing and instrument workshops, storytelling, family programming, and more.

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City Attorney Snow Retires

Snow served 33 years in CAO.

Assistant City Attorney Karen Snow was celebrated at a retirement reception in her honor following 33 years with the City Attorney’s Office Jan. 29 at Jula’s in Canal Center Plaza.