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“Flourishing After 55”

55+ Programs are in person at 55+ Centers unless otherwise noted. A 55+ Pass is required to participate starting at a $20 annual fee. To join or register, go to registration.arlingtonva.us or call 703-228-4747.

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What’s Happening Besides the Reston Farmers Market

The county is a large, ponderous organization which often struggles to address essential public policy matters efficiently, if at all. Several matters are in need of attention, ones affecting residents’ quality of life and others crippling businesses’ (especially small ones) ability to deliver goods and services or to make a living.

Arlington Visitor Spending Hit Record $4.5 Billion in 2023

Arlington, Virginia had 7.1 million visitors in 2023, according to a study released this week by the Arlington Convention and Visitors Service.


David Arias Sandoval, 23, of Herndon Dead in Motorcycle Crash

Detectives from FCPD Crash Reconstruction Unit are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash in Chantilly.

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Musical Comes to Life in a New York Apartment

Westfield Summer Stage presents ‘The Drowsy Chaperone.’

Each year, Westfield Summer Stage gives audiences the chance to see some of the most talented high-school thespians from throughout Fairfax County.

Donate Supplies to The Lamb Center

All supplies may be brought to The Lamb Center at 3160 Campbell Drive in Fairfax City. Donation hours are Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.; and Saturday, from 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m.


Clifton Pedestrian Killed, Another Injured in Centreville

The Fairfax County Police Department said detectives from their Crash Reconstruction Unit are investigating the Monday, June 24 fatal pedestrian crash in Centreville.

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Service Above Self

Jim Carmalt, center, was sworn in as the 2024-2025 president of the Rotary Club of Alexandria at the organization’s June 25 meeting at Belle Haven Country Club.

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A Fond Farewell

Visit Alexandria bids adieu to Patricia Washington.

The annual Summer Social hosted by Visit Alexandria was bittersweet this year as the event served as a farewell to Patricia Washington, who for 12 years has served as the organization’s president and CEO.


On new Department of Education guidance for individuals affected by joint consolidated student loans

For years, borrowers in joint consolidated loans have faced frustrating bureaucratic hurdles and dismal prospects for severing their loans, keeping them trapped in financial agreements with unresponsive or abusive ex-spouses and preventing them from accessing loan forgiveness programs.

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Mount Vernon and Alexandria Independence Day Festivities

Mount Vernon and Alexandria Independence Day Festivities

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And All That Jazz

City hosts 46th annual Jazz Festival.

City hosts 46th annual Jazz Festival.


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Celebrating a Century

Lois Brooks turns 100.

Lois Brooks turns 100.

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‘I Have a Dream’ in Alexandria

MLK Jr. honored with bench dedication.

MLK Jr. honored with bench dedication.

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SUMMER FUN in Alexandria

SUMMER FUN


Letter - Veterans: Make elections in Virginia peaceful

Letter to the Editor

Alexandria Volunteer Opportunities

Alexandria Volunteer Opportunities

Senior Living: “Flourishing After 55”

55+ Programs are in person at 55+ Centers unless otherwise noted. A 55+ Pass is required to participate starting at a $20 annual fee. To join or register, go to registration.arlingtonva.us or call 703-228-4747.


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Man Charged with Killing Fairfax Resident

Fairfax County police have arrested a Washington, D.C., man in connection with the May 21 murder of a Fairfax resident.