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Alexandria News Briefs

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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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The Write Stuff

Neely, Smith highlight MLK Day book giveaway.

Authors

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Hail to the Chief

Smedley retires as AFD/EMS Chief.

Smedley Retires

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‘Mango’ Mike Named Grand Marshal

Anderson to lead St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

Parade marshall

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Lewis, Malone lead DPC Officers

Departmental Progressive Club installs 2024 board.

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Tight Knit Circle of Friends

Women gather each week to create and connect.

The soft click-clack of knitting needles is barely audible over the chatter that fills the library of Margaret Overcash’s McLean home. She and three of her oldest friends have gathered for their weekly knitting session.

Alexandria News Briefs: $5 Million Damage in Warehouse Fire

Alexandria News Briefs

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Washington Legacy Foundation Announces Essay Contest

Competition open to 7th and 8th grade students.

“This is a unique chance for budding historians in our community to showcase their knowledge, analysis, and writing skills.” — George Washington Legacy Foundation president Marion Moon

Debra Roepke Appointed Executive Director of Alexandria Seaport Foundation

The Alexandria Seaport Foundation Board of Directors has Debra Roepke as Executive Director. A distinguished nonprofit leader and recognized expert in volunteer engagement and management, Roepke will spearhead a transformative journey for the Foundation, leading initiatives to expand the Foundation’s capacity, enhancing the skills-based Apprentice Program, and aligning efforts with the evolving needs and aspirations of the young adults the foundation serves.

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