Alexandria Gazette Packet

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Rethinking Autumn’s Leaves

So many reasons to ‘leave the leaves.’

So many reasons to ‘leave the leaves.’

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Fire Destroys 3 Old Town Businesses

Blaze remains under investigation.

Fire Destroys 3 Old Town Businesses

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ALIVE! Celebrates New Food Truck

26-foot truck donated by Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

ALIVE! Celebrates New Food Truck

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How Sweet it Has Been

Alexandria Cupcake to transition to online sales Nov. 30.

Alexandria Cupcake to transition to online sales Nov. 30.

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Telling All the History of Fairfax County

The theme, “The Power of Place,” permeated the Fairfax County History Commission’s 20th annual conference on Nov. 2, including the power of places long gone.

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Is Fairfax County’s Co-Responder Program the Right Fit?

Advocates, public cite concerns.

It has been over three years since Fairfax County initiated its pilot co-responder program intended to help police respond to mental health emergency calls. Some county residents are raising multiple concerns about the program.

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Inova Opens Oakville Health Center

Emergency, primary care available in Potomac Yard area.

Emergency, primary care available in Potomac Yard area.

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Robert ‘Old Folks’ Dawkins to be Honored

Memorial unveiling ceremony to be held Nov. 9.

The City of Alexandria will celebrate the legacy of Robert Dawkins, endearingly known as “Old Folks,” at the unveiling of a memorial Nov. 9 at the Charles Houston Recreation Center.

Data on FCPD Use of License Plate Reader Technology

The Fairfax County Police Department marks the two-year anniversary of the implementation of license plate reader technology which launched in November 2022.

Open Enrollment on Virginia’s Insurance Marketplace Has Started

Open Enrollment on Virginia’s Insurance Marketplace started Nov 1. This is the time of year that anybody can enroll in new coverage or make changes to their current plan without experiencing a qualifying life event. Free application assistance is available to Virginians during Open Enrollment and year-round through the Enroll Virginia program.

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Glebe View Townhouse Project at a Glance

Fairfax Presbyterian Church, at 10723 Main St. and Presbyterian Way in Fairfax City, has donated some 1.6 acres of its land for affordable homes, called Glebe View Townhouses, to be built there. Habitat for Humanity NOVA is the developer, and nonprofit Homestretch/Sacred Homes will own two of the houses. HomeAid will provide building materials and tradesman expertise at reduced prices.

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The 20th Annual Fairfax County History Conference

The Power of Place, Part 1

Where we live, where we grew up, where we are now, it’s “the power of place,” the theme of the Fairfax County History Commission’s 20th annual conference held on Nov. 2.

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Community Resource Day

CCNA sponsors event for families.

Landmark Church and the Concerned Citizens Network of Alexandria (CCNA) joined forces to present the Community Resource Day, an event to welcome and support families while providing information on city and nonprofit services available in the community.

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