Alexandria Gazette Packet

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Police: Driver Going Over 100 mph Prior to Fatal Crash

The driver of the 2016 Honda Accord involved in a two-vehicle fatal crash on April 21 has turned himself in and is now facing a charge of involuntary manslaughter.

3 Displaced in Belle Haven Fire, 2 Pets Deceased

On Friday, June 9, at 8:31 p.m., units from the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department were dispatched for a house fire in the 2300 blk of Windsor Road in the Belle Haven area of Fairfax County.

Racial Equity Toolkit for School Board

To the Editor: Our city government has hailed the recent introduction of the Racial Equity Toolkit to “promote racial equity” and “enhance marginalized communities” in our city.

More Plant-based Food Products

Local family owned establishments in Alexandria are listening to consumer demand for plant-based food products.

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CELEBRATING JUNETEENTH

The George Washington Masonic National Memorial lights up the sky over Alexandria in recognition of Juneteenth

Build Your Own Rain Barrel

The City of Alexandria Transportation and Environmental Services (T&ES) Stormwater Management Division will host a Build Your Own Rain Barrel Workshop at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library (5005 Duke Street) on Saturday, July 8, from 2 – 4 p.m.

18 New Police Officers; 15 New Sheriff’s Deputies

City of Alexandria Police Department and Sheriff’s Office announce the graduation of 18 police officers and 15 sheriff’s deputies from the Northern Virginia Criminal Justice Training Academy on Friday, June 16, 2023.

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Rockets Red Glare, Bombs Bursting in Air

Lots of states sell fireworks that are illegal in Virginia.

Illegal fireworks

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Moving Up

Corey Reynolds speaks at Patrick Henry promotion ceremony.

HS Grads

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‘Creating an Accessible Society’ in Alexandria

Commission on Persons with Disabilities presents Disability Awareness Awards.

Disabilities

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Titanic Celebration

ACHS Class of 2023 graduates.

ACHS Class of 2023 graduates.

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Musical Trio Scheduled to Play at River Farm

Outdoor concert kicks off River Farm activities for the summer.

Musical trio

Rabid Skunk on Bull Run Occoquan Trail Saturday, June 10

Rabid Skunk on Bull Run Occoquan Trail Saturday, June 10

Roundups

Roundups

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