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SSA Gala Celebrates 56 Years in Alexandria

Collins, Wintermute and Elliotts honored for service.

Anniversary celebration

L-R: Amy Jackson, Alexandria Vice Mayor; Russ Merbeth, Owner, Alloy Personal Training - Old Town …

Alloy Personal Training Opens in Old Town

Long-time Alexandria resident Russ Merbeth hosted the Grand Opening of Virginia’s first Alloy Personal Training studio in Old Town Alexandria, along with Alexandria Vice Mayor Amy Jackson and the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce.

FCPS Pride Rally Mobilizes Leaders Against Lawsuit

Will FCPS continue to be safe for LGBTQIA+ students?

Pride

Opposition to Animal Services Changes

Some say proposal not sufficiently studied; no one in the audience at 2 town hall meetings spoke in favor of the proposal.

Animals

Expedited Data Center Zoning Amendments

Protecting communities while addressing localities’ concerns.

Data Center

East Meets West at Beltway Medical Group

New physical-therapy clinic opens in Fair Oaks.

Medical Group

New Deputy City Manager

News Briefs

Arena Fail

General Assembly says no to Glenndome; lawmakers to reconvene April 17.

“I just stood firm on what I believe in my heart to be in the best interest of the commonwealth, and that was just to say no to the Glenndome.” — Sen. L. Louise Lucas “We will continue to engage with policymakers in Richmond to ensure that Alexandrians ultimately get to consider a final version of this proposal.” — Alexandria Mayor Justin Wilson

Gains, Gaps & Goals: The Status of Women and Girls in Fairfax County

Status

Can Prospective Public School Employees Afford Fairfax?

School pay scale for emerging professions hurts recruitment.

FCPS

Cornerstones Proposal Raises Local Residents’ Concerns

Would build 34 units of permanent, supportive housing in Fair Oaks.

Cornerstones

School Board Approves $3.8 Billion Budget

Mateo Dunne proposal not to increase pay for top division leadership rejected by Board; Supervisors will influence budget.

On Thursday, Feb. 22, the twelve-member Fairfax County School Board approved the Fiscal Year 2025 Advertised Budget 11–0 with one abstention.

Mary Washington’s Grave Location a Mystery

A President’s Day investigation involves ground penetrating radar technology.

Grave detecting device

Arlington’s Guarantee Pilot Declared a Success

Investing in Families with Solutions that Work

Fifty-percent of Americans have less than $400 in their bank accounts, putting them one emergency expense from a devastating financial crisis. In Alexandria and south Arlington, more than 30% of families are unable to cover basic needs.

Donald Dinan

Alexandria Aces founder dies at 74.

“Don was a walking encyclopedia and a wealth of knowledge.” — Alexandria Aces owner Frank Fannon

Town Hall Held on Potomac Yard Arena Project

Listening sessions continue Feb. 1, 8.

Arena project

From left are 2nd Lt. Quang Bui, Tom Pickett (CAC), PFC Jackson Russell and Capt. …

Officer of the Quarter: PFC Jackson Russell

PFC Jackson Russell is the Sully District Police Station’s Officer of the Quarter for October, November and December 2023. He was honored at the Jan. 10 meeting of the station’s Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC).

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