Alexandria Gazette Packet

Creative Vision

Van Landingham celebrated for Torpedo Factory transformation.

Marian Van Landingham, a former Virginia State Delegate and champion of the arts, was celebrated at her home in Old Town July 13 as the driving force behind transforming the Torpedo Factory into a nationally recognized art center 50 years ago.

‘The Lost Weekend’

Local gallery hosts Lennon exhibit.

Members of the Alexandria Rotary Club were special guests July 19 at the Nepenthe Gallery for an exhibit by photographer May Pang, who showcased her candid photographs of John Lennon.

Local Audubon Chapter Drops ‘Audubon’ from Name

Now the Northern Virginia Bird Alliance, still a chapter of the National Audubon Society.

Local Audubon Chapter Drops ‘Audubon’ from Name

Guest House Women Enjoy Surprise Treat

Luncheon

Patricia Washington: 2024 Business Leader of the Year

Patricia Washington

40 Under 40

Chamber celebrates 9th class of honorees.

Rewarding Housing Innovation

Biden administration grants $3.5 million to boost regional affordable housing efforts.

Teen Arrested in Fatal Pedestrian Crash

Saturday night, July 20, around 10:35 p.m., officers responded to the intersection of Lorton Road and Timarand Drive in Lorton for a pedestrian who was struck by a vehicle.

School Board Changes Boundary Policy

Changes to boundary policy emphasize capacity, removes concern for impact on students.

Poised to observe its annual summer recess from July 19 to Aug. 19, 2024, during its meeting on the evening of July 18, the Fairfax School Board voted 9 to 2 on the main motion that the School Board amend Policy 8130 on Local School Boundaries, Program Assignments, and School Closings, as amended and detailed in the agenda item attachment.

Supervisors Defer Decision on Data Center Zoning

Public hearing confirms, ‘The devil is in the details.’

The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors voted 10-0 to defer their decision on a proposed Zoning Ordinance amendment regarding data centers until their July 30 regular meeting. This unexpected move occurred late Tuesday evening, July 16, after a staff presentation, Q&A between the board and staff, and four-and-a-half hours of public testimony. The record would still be open for written testimony.

Calling all Older Adults 60+

Register Now for the Fall Senior Academy Sessions Begin Wednesday, Sept. 4

Senior Services of Alexandria (SSA) and the City of Alexandria are gearing up for the fall academies for Alexandria residents and employees. SSA is excited to offer the Senior Academy to Alexandria residents and employees 60 and older starting on Wednesday, Sept. 4.

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