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Self-Defense Classes for Women
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Scam Season
Be alert for these scams that increase in spring and summer.
With warmer weather on the way, I wanted to alert you to some common scams that you should be aware of during the upcoming spring and summer months.

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

Local Businesses Win Big At THE BEST Business Awards
Mount Vernon Springfield Chamber of Commerce recognized businesses that make community involvement a priority.
Local business leaders gathered together this past Friday at the Hilton Springfield for THE BEST Business Awards Gala presented by the Mount Vernon Springfield Chamber of Commerce recognizing outstanding businesses that make community involvement a priority.

SSA’s March Speaker Series: SSA Connection LIVE!
Every week, Senior Services of Alexandria’s “SSA Connection” provides seniors with an informative TED Talk, exercise video, recipe, and activity to brighten their week.

Rob Stalzer Retires as Fairfax City Manager
Reflects on his career in public service and gives thanks.
City Manager Retires

Laszlo Palko Hired as Fairfax City Manager
He formerly held that post in Manassas Park.
He formerly held that post in Manassas Park.
Fairfax City’s Proposed FY 25 Budget Unveiled
Recommends a 1-cent, residential real-estate tax hike
Fairfax City Budget

FCPS Seeks 2% and 6% Pay Hikes
Could county taxpayers shoulder a quarter billion dollars in school raises?
Teachers Pay

Can Prospective Public School Employees Afford Fairfax?
School pay scale for emerging professions hurts recruitment.
FCPS

Cornerstones Proposal Raises Local Residents’ Concerns
Would build 34 units of permanent, supportive housing in Fair Oaks.
Cornerstones
“Flourishing After 55” in Arlington
After 55
We Struggle with the Aftermath of Oct. 7
Quakers, Muslims, Rabbis preach: “We must find the humanity in each other.”
Israel
Broken Pipe Part of Larger Project
‘No evidence that the pipe's failure had compromised the water quality of those homes.’
On Tuesday, March 5, John Lisle, vice president of marketing and communications at DC Water, said Fairfax County's Feb. 27 presentation at the Great Falls Community meeting was comparable to DC Water's previous community meetings held the week before.

Major Sewage Line Fails Near Potomac River in Great Falls
Fairfax tests wells, positive results for coliform and E. coli
The DC Water and Sewer Authority's Potomac Interceptor sewer line at Manhole #31, approximately 400 feet (just more than a football field) from the Potomac River, and varying proximity to 18 private wells in Great Falls, 158 feet to 2,755 feet, failed on or before Feb. 12.
Afghan Refugee Dreams of Peace
Afghan Refugee

’Jeopardy’ Intimidating But a Lot of Fun
Inside look at the pressures and joys of being on ‘Jeopardy’
Jeopardy
Senior Living: Helping Seniors Age Safely and Successfully
Home for Life 2024 Expo is slated for April 12.
Senior living