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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

Pedestrian Dies after Hit and Run in December

Police Briefs

Historic District Is Essentially Finished

Letters to the Editor


Potomac Yard Virtual Sessions Feb. 1; Pop Up Feb. 3

Alexandria News Briefs

Police Continue Search for Hit & Run Driver

Victim Mary Wong dies more than a month after she was left injured on road.

The victim of the hit-and-run crash on Huntsman Boulevard has succumbed to injuries inflicted on Dec. 23 (see Connection, January 18-24, page 2).


Herndon Seeks Business Owner to Serve on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee

The Town of Herndon is seeking an energetic, results-oriented business owner to serve an unexpired term on the Herndon Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee (HDEIC)

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VA Legislators Aim for Assault Weapon Bans

Will new seats mean new votes?

Virginia came close to banning sales of assault weapons in 2020 when the House passed a bill banning them by a narrow 51-yes to 48-no vote. In the Senate Judiciary committee that year however, three Democrats: Senators Creigh Deeds, Chap Petersen, and Scott Surovell, surprised many by voting with Republican committee members to fail to move the bill forward in the Senate.

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New President, New Ideas Coming to FABB

Bicycling group continues to grow with biking efforts in Fairfax County.

Over at the Fairfax Alliance for Better Bicycling, 2024 will start out with a new president, as former president Bruce Wright steps down and newly elected Joy Faunce takes over.


Alternatives to Revenue Model for County Park Authority

FCPA’s recreation participation skews wealthier and whiter than the population of Fairfax County.

Pathway Homes Receives $30K Grant to Support Upkeep on 500+ Homes

Homes and services are key to recovery and resident successPathway Homes received a $30,000 grant from Sentara, one of the nation’s top 20 largest not-for-profit integrated health systems, to help support ongoing maintenance for the over 500 properties that Pathway owns, leases and manages in Northern Virginia.

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Combating Animal Cruelty

During the summer and fall, I heard from constituents who believe that there should be stiffer penalties for those who hurt household pets. We have seen examples of this in our community. Last summer, someone left sausages with fish hooks on Duke Street in Alexandria outside for animals to eat.


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Virginia's Great Outdoors Act

As we hurdle towards crossover day in just two short weeks here in Richmond, I’d like to bring you along on the journey of one of my bills this session. As I have mentioned in previous columns, one bill I introduced this session is the Virginia’s Great Outdoors Act, HB 1297.

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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.

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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.


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2024 Spring Garden Market at River Farm

The American Horticultural Society’s annual Spring Garden Market at River Farm will be April 12-13.

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Ribbon Cutting for Soma Yoga Healing Center

Soma Yoga is a center dedicated to helping clients improve their quality of life in a safe and nurturing environment.

Beyer Supports 401Kids Savings Act

The new bill would create children’s savings accounts (CSAs) for every single child in America, building lifelong wealth and economic self-sufficiency for kids from families with limited resources.


The Chamber ALX’s CareerCon: A Post-Grad Masterclass

The Alexandria Chamber of Commerce CareerCon, presented by Virginia Tech Innovation Campus on Friday, Feb. 16

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New Food Establishments Open in Lorton

The growing area in Lorton off Silverbrook Road welcomed two new restaurants in January as this Liberty Market area grows with the population in southern Fairfax County.