Letter: Menhaden Study Fails to Advance in Virginia Budget
Despite mounting troubling signs about the health of the Chesapeake Bay’s menhaden population, this legislative session Virginia lawmakers failed to approve three separate efforts to fund a study intended to answer long-standing questions about the Bay’s menhaden.
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.
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.
Tax Rate Stays the Same in FY 2026 Proposed Budget
On Tuesday, Feb. 25, City Manager James Parajon presented the proposed operating and capital budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 to the Alexandria City Council.
Community Eye Clinic
Exams, screenings help promote eye health.
More than 100 people turned out for the Community Eye Clinic held Feb. 1 at the Charles Houston Recreation Center.
Board of Supervisors, School Board Joint Meeting
Given project revenue increases, FCPS reports a negative $149.62 million available balance for meeting FY 2026 requirements.
$149.62 million
Fair Unemployment Benefits Strengthen Our Communities
As the session passed its halfway point, 22 of my bills have passed the Senate (including 16 with bipartisan support) and are being considered by the House of Delegates.
Community News at a Glance: The 2025 Chief vs. Chief Adoption Bowl
Four days of free adoptions for dogs 45 pounds or more.
Community News at a Glance
Supervisors React to Budget Prospects
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Standing with Federal Workers
There are 145,000 civilian federal employees in Virginia and more than $106 billion in federal contracts in our state.
Nominations Open for the 2025 Ellen Pickering Environmental Excellence Award
Alexandria News Briefs
Flu Numbers Very High & Increasing in Alexandria
Alexandria Health Department reports that data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that emergency department visits for flu in Alexandria are very high.
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