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Saving the Parkway’s Trees

National Park Service forests are at risk of failure in the national capital region and beyond.

Ivy everywhere

Will the Arena Create 30,000 Jobs?

Secretive calculations raise questions about proposal.

Jobs from Arena

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Head of the Class

ACHS teacher Eva Irwin surprised with $25k Milken Educator Award.

Photos by Janet Barnett/Gazette Packet

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Honoring Social Workers

Honoring Social Workers

New Deputy City Manager

News Briefs

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Arena Fail

General Assembly says no to Glenndome; lawmakers to reconvene April 17.

“I just stood firm on what I believe in my heart to be in the best interest of the commonwealth, and that was just to say no to the Glenndome.” — Sen. L. Louise Lucas “We will continue to engage with policymakers in Richmond to ensure that Alexandrians ultimately get to consider a final version of this proposal.” — Alexandria Mayor Justin Wilson

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Fran Redmon

Philanthropist, arts supporter dies at 86.

“When you find your niche and do something about it, you’ve found your place.” — Philanthropist and Living Legend Fran Redmon

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Grudge Match

Biden, Trump win state primaries.

Primary

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Empty Bowls

ALIVE! raises funds for hunger awareness.

Bowls

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Apprehension Mounts As City Council Considers Arena Proposal

Virginia General Assembly must create an authority that would own the property and lease it to Monumental for the plan to move forward.

“Recognize a fairy tale when you're told one.” — Meredith Lair, Lynhaven “The city has an AAA bond rating for a reason.” — Councilman Canek Aguirre

Disappointed in Letter on Abortion

Letters to the Editor

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Fraley Is New CEO at United Community

United Community today announced the appointment of Leah Fraley as its new CEO, effective April 1, 2024. Leah succeeds Alison DeCourcey who left United Community in June of 2023. Bryan Rice will remain Interim CEO until April 1.

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