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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

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

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


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Encore Creativity Resumes In-Person Song

Those over 55 with a passion for music can now practice and perform in person, with precautions.

Singing

Take a Hike (On New Year's Day)

Hiking on New Year's Day

Inspiration for Holiday Décor

Ideas for understated designs in non-traditional colors

Decorating


Last Minute Holiday Gift Ideas for Teachers

Thoughtful and original presents for educators

Gift for Teachers


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To the Rescue in Alexandria

West End toy drive serves 350 families.

Toy Drive

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Christmas in Camp in Alexandria

Fort Ward reenacts Civil War Christmas.

Fort Ward Christmas