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Buttigieg Visits National Airport to Discuss Immigration

On the heels of the Biden administration’s decision to redesignate Haiti for Temporary Protected Status (TPS), U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg and Mary Kay Henry, International President of the two million-member Service Employees International Union (SEIU) held an immigration roundtable discussion on Tuesday with 32BJ SEIU’s airport workers at National Airport (DCA).

John Warner, Former Secretary of the Navy, United States Senator from Virginia, Dies

Sharing official statements on the life of John Warner.

Sharing official statements on the life of John Warner.

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The River Farm Deal, Moving Closer to Reality?

River Farm moves forward

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Following the Money

City Council candidates raise money from friends and supporters.

Running a campaign for the Alexandria City Council isn't cheap. Former Mayor Bill Euille says he often advises potential candidates they'll need to raise $20,000 to $30,000 just to get through the primary and then twice that for the general election.

Opinion: Column: Philosophically Meandering

As I discussed a few weeks back, having all this time off/apart from cancer-related activities is unsettling in a peculiar way.

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Senior Living: Just Can’t Wait to Get Back on the Road Again

Vaccinated Seniors plan vacations, trips to reunite with family

Sifting through photos of rafting trips through Labyrinth Canyon on the tranquil waters of the Green River and hiking in the Needles district of Utah’s Canyonlands National Park, Arlene Richter recalls her past travels as she begins planning for new adventures.

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Rebuilding Trust in Our Elected Leaders in Alexandria? Who Didn’t Sign?

In the past three years, [some] City of Alexandria residents have experienced a trust deficit with the City’s bureaucratic staff, and with its elected City Council members.

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Knock Your Stalks Off in Alexandria

Community gardens grow in popularity.

With warmer temperatures settling in across the region, gardeners have taken to the outdoors, with community gardens growing in popularity across the city.

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Undaunted Valor: Story of Rocky Versace Unveiled on Armed Forces Day

With less than two weeks remaining in his second tour of duty, Rocky Versace was looking forward to returning home to Alexandria.

The Other Alexandria: The Other History of Fishtown – Dogan Family

The weather in May of 1861 was cooler than usual and that affected many of the outside businesses in Alexandria; this was especially true with the Fish Wharf.

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Bob & Edith’s Family-Run Diner to Open in Old Town Alexandria, Their 6th Location

Bob & Edith’s Diner today announced the coming of a sixth location of the family-run diner in Old Town Alexandria.

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Animal Welfare League of Alexandria Assists Dozens of Families at First Community Wellness Event

On Saturday, May 15, the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria (AWLA) hosted its first, physically distant Pets & People Community Wellness Event at the Ruby Tucker Family Center.

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Where to Put Affordable Housing in Alexandria?

City Council candidates disagree about co-locating with schools, accessory dwelling units

When Alexandria housing officials first considered the idea of putting affordable housing over a new fire station in Potomac Yard, Housing Director Helen McIlvaine joked that her office would eventually become known throughout the region for putting “stuff on top of stuff.”

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Convention Done, Primary Ahead

Republicans get a head start in the general election; Democrats still fighting each other

The way Democrats talk about Donald Trump, you'd think he was on the ballot in 2021. And in many ways, he is. The former president may be out of the White House and kicked off of social media, but he's still eager to see himself as a kingmaker.

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