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‘Boosted Is Better’
Protect yourself against the next waves of viruses, says Inova and FX Health District.
Infectious disease specialists at Inova and the Fairfax Health District emphasize the importance of updated COVID-19 vaccines and other vaccinations, including flu, RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) and pneumonia for everyone, especially vulnerable populations.
Solving the Vehicle-Wildlife Collision Problem
A well-designed over or underpass for wildlife can reduce animal-vehicle collisions by up to 90 percent.
There are over one million vehicle-wildlife collisions in the United States every year, costing over $8 billion and tens of thousands of human injuries, GMU biology professor Dr. David Luther told Green Breakfast attendees in an online Sept. 14 talk titled “Zooming through Nature: the Wildlife Costs of Modern Transportation.”
Former Fairfax County Deputy Sentenced to Over Six Years in Prison
Provided contraband and info to inmates; drugs for cash.
The Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office announced on Sept. 19 that former deputy Robert T. Sanford Jr., 37, received a 78-month prison sentence for smuggling drugs and contraband into the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center.
Fredericksburg Nationals Baseball Team Wins Title
Mike Salmon
The Fredericksburg Nationals Minor League Baseball team went all the way this year and won the championship of the Carolina League last Wednesday by defeating the Kannapolis Cannonballers for the title.
Potomac Home Sales: August, 2024
In August, 2024, 48 Potomac homes sold between $4,750,000-$758,000.
Potomac Home Sales: August, 2024
Governor’s Use of Power & Authority Questioned
Sparked by Executive Order establishing cell phone-free education
Cell phones
Criminal Trial Underway for Ex-Fairfax County Officer
On-duty shooting and killing of unarmed shoplifting suspect
Trial
Rockstar Clydesdales Visit
Frying Pan Park stables iconic horse team overnight.
Frying Pan Park stables iconic horse team overnight.
Saving the Planet, One House At a Time
Could you do more to achieve eco-efficiency?
Saving the Planet, One House At a Time
Animal Welfare League of Alexandria
AWLA’s Pets & People Community Wellness Events
AWLA’s Pets & People Community Wellness Events
Community Guide: About Animals
First Call Animal Welfare League of Alexandria
First Call Animal Welfare League of Alexandria
Nine Candidates Seeking Six Seats
On the ballot: Six Democrats, three independents, one Republican
ELECTION GUIDE 2024
There’s No Place Like Home
Alexandria celebrates its 275-year history.
Alexandria celebrates its 275-year history.
POW/MIA Recognition Day
Local veterans to be remembered in Cemetery of the Pacific ceremony Sept. 20.
Local veterans to be remembered in Cemetery of the Pacific ceremony Sept. 20.
Alexandria’s Free Fall Festival for Animal Lovers is Oct. 13
Paws in the Park, benefiting the AWLA, returns to Oronoco Bay Park
Paws in the Park, benefiting the AWLA, returns to Oronoco Bay Park
From Ashes to Hope: Stories After Incarceration
Alexandria Film Festival features diversity of films in upcoming event
Alexandria Film Festival features diversity of films in upcoming event
