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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.

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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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Can Prospective Public School Employees Afford Fairfax?

School pay scale for emerging professions hurts recruitment.

FCPS

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Town Hall Held on Potomac Yard Arena Project

Listening sessions continue Feb. 1, 8.

Arena project

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Donald Dinan

Alexandria Aces founder dies at 74.

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

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Arlington’s Guarantee Pilot Declared a Success

Arlington’s Guarantee Pilot Declared a Success

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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

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Expedited Data Center Zoning Amendments

Protecting communities while addressing localities’ concerns.

Data Center

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Mary Washington’s Grave Location a Mystery

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

Grave detecting device

New Deputy City Manager

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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.

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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

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FCPS Pride Rally Mobilizes Leaders Against Lawsuit

Will FCPS continue to be safe for LGBTQIA+ students?

Pride

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SSA Gala Celebrates 56 Years in Alexandria

Collins, Wintermute and Elliotts honored for service.

Anniversary celebration

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FCPS Proposed Six-Year Capital Improvement Plan

Climate change, gerrymandering, and inequitable funding discussed.

Climate change, gerrymandering, and inequitable funding discussed.

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Cornerstones Proposal Raises Local Residents’ Concerns

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

Cornerstones

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East Meets West at Beltway Medical Group

New physical-therapy clinic opens in Fair Oaks.

Medical Group

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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.

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