Stories for February 2023

Stories for February 2023

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Tuesday, February 28

Local Bike Group Expands to Meet Bicycling Demand

FABB brings on a variety of volunteer directors.

FABB

Thursday, February 23

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Tis the season for Girl Scout cookies

Cookies

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A Lasting Legacy

Freemasons rededicate Memorial cornerstone.

Masonic Temple

Wednesday, February 22

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George Washington Tomb wreath laying

George Washington Tomb wreath laying

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Engineering With Empathy

Carson MS Students Design Devices to Help Those in Need

Engineering With Empathy: Carson MS Students Design Devices to Help Those in Need

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Sudden Cardiac Arrest Survivor

Sudden Cardiac Arrest Survivor

Tysons Library Quarterly Book & Media Sale March 2 - March 5

Tysons Library Quarterly Book & Media Sale March 2 - March 5

Free Native Plant Clinics: Cultivate Nature

Free Native Plant Clinics: Cultivate Nature

Reston Apartment Fire Caused by Improperly Discarded Smoking Material

Reston Apartment Fire Caused by Improperly Discarded Smoking Material

Tuesday, February 21

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‘Every Fatal Overdose Statistic Represents a Person’

Straight talk about opioids in Fairfax County.

Overdoses

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Be the SPARC

SPARC

Aging While Black

During Black History Month, local church helps seniors get health and financial assistance.

Aging

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CodeOn 2023 Seeks Hackers

Hackathon in search of solutions for vision impairment

Hackers

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Capital Remodel and Garden Show

Nationally known designer and McLean native Yip Vern is scheduled to appear.

Garden show

Thursday, February 16

It’s Time for Affordable Solar Energy in Virginia

Letter to the Editor

The Write Stuff in Alexandria

St. Joseph’s hosts local African American authors.

Authors

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A Landmark’s Legacy in Alexandria

George Washington Masonic Memorial celebrates 100 years.

Memorial Celebrates 100 years

New GW Parade Route in Alexandria

Parade to celebrate George Washington Masonic Memorial.

GW parade route

Wednesday, February 15

Virginia Gaming Commission

Virginia Gaming Commission

Northern Virginia Leadership Awards

Northern Virginia Leadership Awards

Tuesday, February 14

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Marking Black History

County students learn about African American contributions and History; six new historical markers to tell the stories.

Black History

Saturday, February 11

Alexandria City News Briefs

Alexandria City News Briefs

Thursday, February 9

Wednesday, February 8

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‘On the Shoulders of Others’

DPC installs new officers.

DPC

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ASC to Host Bram Weinstein

Broadcaster to present student awards Feb. 15.

Awards

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APPETITE in Alexandria

3 Eateries to Tempt Your Valentine

3 Eateries to Tempt Your Valentine

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Black History Live with Culture Queen

Black history events

Always and Forever in Alexandria

Couples share secrets to lasting love

Valentine's Day

Because My Dad Secured His Gun …

Turning advocacy into action celebrating 10-Years of Moms Demand Action

Turning advocacy into action celebrating 10-Years of Moms Demand Action

Roundups

Roundups

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Wegmans, Reston Opens: Anchor for Halley Rise

“Caring company with a passion for food.”

Wegmans, Reston Opens: Anchor for Halley Rise

Legislative Crossover

Legislative Crossover

Catching up on Reston, Winter 2023

Catching up on Reston,The Independent Progressive Winter 2023

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American Legion Post 1995 Honors U.S. Flags

American Legion Post 1995 Honors U.S. Flags

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Rolling the Dice on Casinos

Lawmakers to consider location of fifth and final casino.

Lawmakers to consider location of fifth and final casino.

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Did Someone Say Chocolate? Mmmm, Yes, Indeed!

Did Someone Say Chocolate? Mmmm, Yes, Indeed!

Low Cost Pet Clinics

Low Cost Pet Clinics

Tuesday, February 7

Great Falls Youth Habitat Grant

Garden grant

Free Clinics with Cultivate Nature

Nature courses

Thursday, February 2

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George Pera dies

George Pera, a Living Legend of Alexandria, died Jan. 17 at the age of 93.

George Pera died Jan. 17 at the age of 93.

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Excess Weight Can Be Harmful to Pets

Fat Cats?

APPETITE in Alexandria

5 Dates to Circle in February

Dining

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Legendary Birchmere owner dies at 80.

Gary Oelze dies

Letter in Alexandria: Offensive to Keep Street Names

Letter to the Editor

Stuff the Bus, Feed Hungry Families in Alexandria

Stuff the Bus

Wednesday, February 1

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Rise Against Hunger

Local Rotary and Interact clubs pack meals.

Local Rotary and Interact clubs pack meals.

A Standoff in Richmond

A Standoff in Richmond

Park Authority Chairman Steps Down

Park Authority Chairman Steps Down

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A Champion for Children in Alexandria

CAC posthumously honors Kerry Donley, raises $117k.

Champion for Children