‘You Set the Standard High’
Circuit Court judge Clark retires after 12 years on the bench.
Judge retires
USDA Now Accepting Applications for Veterinary Services Grant Opportunities in Designated Areas of Virginia
The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) has nominated five veterinary services shortage areas in the Commonwealth that have a need for veterinarians practicing food supply veterinary medicine.
Tri Pointe Homes To Open Two New Townhome Communities
The projects add more than 220 new homes in Alexandria.
Tri Pointe Homes, Inc., one of the largest homebuilders in the U.S., wil hold the grand opening of two new townhome communities in Alexandria. Eisenhower Pointe will open in the West End neighborhood on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024.
Fill the Fridge for Carpenter’s Shelter
Carpenter’s Shelter needs help to Fill the Fridge from Feb. 20 to Feb. 24. Your help is needed to fill the refrigerators, freezers and pantries at the Hoffman Center and Alexandria Community Shelter (ACS).
Donald Dinan
Alexandria Aces founder dies at 74.
“Don was a walking encyclopedia and a wealth of knowledge.” — Alexandria Aces owner Frank Fannon
Local Audubon Chapter Votes to Change Its Name
John James Audubon claimed ownership of enslaved people
Audobon
Casino Bill SB 675 Carries Over in 13 to 2 Vote
VA Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee ends consideration of a Tysons casino for this session; likely to be back in 2025
Casino bill
Casino Bill is Dead for 2024
Carried it over until 2025.
Sen. Marsden’s SB 675 Casino Bill Carried Over: Opponents react; Marsden touts benefits.
Local Author’s Internet Marketing Book Hits Bestseller List
It’s not all about ‘likes’ and ‘views’ out there.
Local Author’s Internet Marketing Book
Potomac Yard Virtual Sessions Feb. 1; Pop Up Feb. 3
Alexandria News Briefs
Alexandria Police Department Investigates False Threats on Schools as Swatting
On Jan. 24, City of Alexandria Police Department received multiple calls threatening the safety of two Alexandria City Public Schools.
ACHS to Host Mid-Atlantic Erg Sprints
Feb. 3 event is the largest indoor rowing championship.
Alexandria City High School will host more than 1,500 rowers Feb. 3 as the host site for the 2024 East Coast USRowing Indoor National Championship.