Wednesday, February 27
NRA Receives two Valentine’s Day Visits from Protesters
U.S. Congress addresses gun violence epidemic in House committee for the first time in six years.
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Monday, February 25
Saturday, February 23
Identifying Descendants of Civil War-era Freed Slaves
Newly published book offers voices of slaves.
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Jinks Proposes No Tax Rate Hike for Alexandria
But higher property assessments would mean higher taxes.
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Friday, February 22
Alexandria Building West End ‘Identity’
City, closing in on Landmark Mall redevelopment plans, seeks community input.
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People At Work: Fun, Friendship and Futsal in Alexandria
TC school resource officers connect with students through soccer.
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Pipeline Playwrights Presents ‘The Wish’ in Alexandria
Play reading to be held at MetroStage on Feb. 25.
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Wednesday, February 20
Alexandria Country Day School Partners with City to Improve Monticello Park
School uses park as outdoor lab to study birds and plants.
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District Forms Tourism Task Force
Mission includes highlighting “destination Mount Vernon.”
Tourism Task Force includes highlighting “destination Mount Vernon.”
Celebrating George Washington’s Birthday
Crowds witness the pageantry at George Washington’s Mount Vernon.
Crowds witness the pageantry at George Washington’s Mount Vernon.
Tuesday, February 19
Virginia Joins States to Sue Trump Over Wall Funding
Concern over loss of funds for local military bases.
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During Black History Month: A Look at African American Art in Arlington
Promoting and preserving a part of history.
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Monday, February 18
Friday, February 15
Alexandria Sportsman’s Club to Host Lacrosse Night Feb. 20
Bishop Ireton’s Young among guest coaches from local high schools.
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‘Raise the Bar for All Kids’ in Alexandria
Public schools chief to boost rigor, equity for students, families.
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Right to Organize in Alexandria
DASH bus drivers to begin collective bargaining, following clashes over unionization.
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Tuesday, February 12
E-bikes: Friend or Foe in Virginia?
Parks agencies present proposed changes allowing e-bikes on their trails.
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Monday, February 11
Know Your City: Land Use and Social Impact in Alexandria
A look about how land use practices and policies relate to demographics.
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Friday, February 8
Abortion Bills Aborted in Richmond
Bills that some Alexandrian representatives supported stall in committees.
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Office of Historic Alexandria Wins Online Voting State Grant
$4,000 to help with conservation of 1858 Prettyman Hose Carriage.
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Wednesday, February 6
American Heart Month
Making healthy diet and exercise choices are two keys to preventing heart disease.
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‘A Decade of Transformation – a Future of Opportunity’
NoVa Chamber hosts 27th Annual Economic Conference.
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Tuesday, February 5
‘More Than Just Custodians’ in Alexandria?
Public school custodians object to administration’s privatization plan.
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Alexandria School Finances: Affirmation and Caution
Report indicates decreasing expenditure per student, and widening deficits.
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How Much Green to Go Green in Alexandria?
New studies weigh costs, tradeoffs of boosting city’s environmental standards for buildings.
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Keeping Options Open in Alexandria?
Board approves high school network plan, contingent on more analysis.
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