Stories for April 2022

Stories for April 2022

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Thursday, April 28

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Deep Blue Primary

Incumbent congressman to face first-time candidate.

The Eighth Congressional District is the bluest of the blue strongholds, giving President Biden 78 percent of the vote in 2020...

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Christening the New Shell, Lisa Zickar

The Alexandria City High School Rowing program christened its new shell, the Lisa Zickar, Saturday, April 23 at the Dee Campbell Boathouse in Old Town.

Thursday, April 21

Obituary: Charlie Euripides

Royal Restaurant owner dies at 89.

Royal Restaurant owner dies at 89.

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To Protect and Serve in Alexandria

Hayes sworn in as Chief of Police.

Chief of Police

‘A Time of Hope’

Celebrating Passover

Passover

Hop to It in Alexandria

Egg hunt

Wednesday, April 20

Your Past Does Not Define Your Future

One month, one family at a time

Housing

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Honoring a Hero in Alexandria

Last known Battle of the Bulge survivor celebrated.

WWII Veteran

Earth Day: We Can Do Our Part

Earth Day

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Mount Vernon Trail Turns 50

Trail volunteers and a bald eagle were recognized at the birthday celebration.

MV Trail Turns 50

FCPS to Consider Trust Policy

CASA members and allies speak out at rally and public hearing.

FCPS policy

Fairfax County Budget Hearings

Comments favor funding for low-income and affordable housing, police and first responders pay increases, parks, and more.

Budget

Gala for Children’s Inn at NIH

NIH Gala

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Video Games: How Much Is Too Much?

Establishing and enforcing screen time limits

Video game time

Saturday, April 16

Fossil Fuel Fiesta in Alexandria

Governor proposes gas-tax holiday, but will Virginians benefit?

gas tax

Election Mirage Evaporates in Alexandria

Governor signs bill to improve election returns at the precinct level.

Election

Thursday, April 14

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Visit Alexandria

Support Ukraine with Alexandria Offerings

Support Ukraine

Letter: How About Mike Heisley?

Letter to the Editor

MetroStage at the Lyceum

Roz White, Yvette Spears return in cabaret series.

Metrostage

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‘The Time of My Life’ in Alexandria

Lawhorne honored for 43-year career.

Retired after 40 years

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APPETITE in Alexandria

Off the Menu: Restaurant News and Notes

Hanks Oyster Bar

Specialized Care All in Day’s Work at Animal Shelter in Alexandria

Some animals share offices with staff, undergo needed surgeries on site

Pets

Rob Kaufman, Business leader, developer dies at 71.

Rob Kaufman developer dies at 71.

89th Annual Historic Garden Week, April 23 in Old Town Alexandria

Springtime tradition offers a glimpse into Virginia’s historic homes and gardens

garden tour

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Pawsitive Partners in Alexandria

ALX Dog Walk raises $40k for local initiatives.

Dog Walk

Wednesday, April 13

A Basic Foundation

Education

Tuesday, April 12

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Creating an Elegant and ADHD-friendly Home

Designers share tips for combining style and effective organization.

Home

Purple for Military Kids Day

April 20

Purple day

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Coalition for TJ Files Emergency Request to Vacate the 4th Circuit Stay

Case alleges anti-Asian American discriminatory admissions process

Emergency request

Thursday, April 7

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‘March for Meals’ Highlights Importance of Senior Nutrition in Alexandria

March for meals

Lively School Libraries in Alexandria

libraries

Kids’ First Years in Alexandria

health

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Hometown Hero in Alexandria

Historic marker dedicated at Earl Lloyd boyhood home.

Earl Lloyd boyhood home.

Wednesday, April 6

Visit Alexandria: Where to Eat Outside?

Outside eating

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Women’s Work in Alexandria

Fort Ward highlights women’s role in the Civil War.

Civil War

Pinwheels for Prevention in Alexandria

Garden display raises child abuse awareness.

Child abuse awareness

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Good Deeds Day in Alexandria

Agudas Achim, Alfred Street Baptist join forces to combat hunger.

Good Deeds

Earth Day All Month in Alexandria

Earth Day

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Cappies: Anastasia

Cappies

Friends of the Library in Fairfax County

Friends of the Library

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Blast from the Past: Time Capsules

These historical preservation tidbits are popping up everywhere.

Time Capsules

Tuesday, April 5

Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month

Embrace Your Voice 2022: Poetry Share

Poetry share

Column: The Devilish Details of Tax Cutting

taxes

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Virginia Room is Fairfax Library System’s Research Lab

Many family historical mysteries are uncovered here.

Virginia Room