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Winter Wonderland in Alexandria

Region sees up to 10” of snow in season’s first storm.

Region sees up to 10” of snow in season’s first storm.

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New Approach for 2025 for the Gazette Packet

Twice a month publication schedule with more digital delivery.

New Approach for 2025 for the Gazette Packet

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Toasts, Roasts and Gratitude in Alexandria

Roast for outgoing mayor raises $15k for local charities.

Roast for outgoing mayor raises $15k for local charities.

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Gaskins makes history; new council is sworn in

Gaskins makes history; new council is sworn in.

Detectives Investigate Fatal Crash in Springfield

On Jan. 3 at 8:06 p.m., officers responded to a single-vehicle crash on the Franconia Springfield Parkway prior to Bonniemill Lane in Springfield.

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Herrity Joins 2025 Race for Lt. Governor

Pat Herrity, the current Fairfax County Board Supervisor for the Springfield District and lone Republican on the board, posted a video on social media on Jan. 4 announcing his candidacy for Virginia lieutenant governor.

City In Search of Poet Laureate

Alexandria News Briefs

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Donald M. Haddock

Retired circuit court judge dies at 83

A lifelong Alexandrian, Haddock served on the bench for 27 years prior to his retirement in 2012.

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Bright New Beginnings for 2025

Our budget challenges this year are driven by continuing needs to keep our highly rated schools funded. Schools are seeing increased needs that are not being met by the state, as was recently highlighted in a state study identifying that we should receive at least $600M more from Virginia.

Age-Friendly Strategic Plan

The Alexandria Commission on Aging and the Division of Aging & Adult Services are working together to update the City’s Age-Friendly Strategic Plan.

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Breaking: Water Emergency in Richmond!

By Monday afternoon, the City of Richmond was under a boil water advisory, and many residents and businesses throughout the central Virginia region began experiencing low water pressure or weren’t receiving water at all.

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When Snow and Ice Come, Be Salt Smart

When Snow and Ice Come, Be Salt Smart

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Koinonia Foundation Celebrates the New Year in a New Space

Area nonprofit finds space in a historic church.

Area nonprofit finds space in a historic church.

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To the Rescue

Firefighters mark 26 years of toy donations.

Firefighters mark 26 years of toy donations.

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Girl Power

GWMS beats Jefferson-Houston in inaugural girls’ championship game.

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