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Lido Civic Club Supports Paul VI Options Athletics

The Lido Civic Club of Washington D.C. donated $5,000 recently to benefit St. Paul VI Catholic High School’s (PVI) Options athletics program.

How One Data Center Will Change Fairfax County … For the Worse

A rezoning to accommodate the tallest data center in Fairfax County is up for a vote by the Planning Commissioners at a Public Hearing, Sept. 20, 2023 at 7:30 p.m. at 12000 Government Center Parkway (application RZ 2022-SU-00019/SE 2022-SU-00038). It will be adjacent to a resource protection area and a tributary to our drinking water, within earshot of a residential community, and of a size that is completely out of character for the area and threatens airport navigation. If approved, it will set a dangerous precedent.

September Is Suicide Prevention Month

September is Suicide Prevention month, but it is always time to raise awareness, strengthen the dialogue and remind individuals, friends and families about resources that are available.


Newcomers & Community Guide 2023

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Newcomers Guide

September is National Emergency Preparedness Month.

September is National Emergency Preparedness Month.

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Superintendent Michelle Reid Shares FCPS’s Hidden Gems

Superintendent Michelle Reid


Waitlists Open for Affordable Housing

Waitlists Open for Affordable Housing

Wetlands Ordinance – Existing Bulkheads Generally Grandfathered

There has been a lot of information and misinformation being shared with community members, especially those who live along our waterways, as to what is permitted or not permitted based on the 2020 Virginia Wetlands law.

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A Noteworthy Milestone

Alexandria Harmonizers celebrate 75 years.

The Alexandria Harmonizers, Alexandria’s own internationally acclaimed a cappella performing group, will celebrate their 75th diamond anniversary with a special performance Sept. 9 at the Rachel M Schlesinger Concert Hall on the Alexandria campus of Northern Virginia Community College.


17 Year Old Arrested For Murder

FCPD Detectives from the Mount Vernon Police District arrested a 17-year-old suspect in a fatal shooting in a Woodlawn parking lot on Friday, Sept. 1.

Alexandria News Briefs

Alexandria News Briefs

Fall and Halloween Events in Alexandria

Fall Events in Alexandria


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Update, 4 Years Later

Letter/Update

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‘Every Day is Beautiful’

Families celebrate milestone birthdays.

“I have a beautiful family and could not ask for more.” — Norma Safren celebrating her 93rd birthday.

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New Police Commander Urges Community Dialogue

“This is your police department.”

“It takes a lot to work in the Mount Vernon district,” Fairfax County police Captain Marc Mitchell told his audience at an Aug. 30 “Meet the Commander” gathering at the Sherwood Regional Library.


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‘He’s Still Here; My Uncle Will Be Gone Forever’

Green sentenced to prison for killing Chantilly man.

“Nothing the victim did that night justified his death, nor did anything Ms. Osorio Cordero did warrant [Green’s] malicious assault on her.” — Judge David Oblon, Fairfax County Circuit Court

NoVa Sr. Olympics Hits Record Registration

Registration for the 2023 Northern Virginia Senior Olympics has hit a record number of 924, up 11% over last year.


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Michelin-Starred Chef Perfects Vegan Ice Cream

Store’s ribbon cutting is on Saturday.

When it comes to eating ice cream, the top priority for most individuals is undoubtedly the combination of great taste and the right texture — hard to do with vegan ice cream.

Budgets Set Policy Directions

“I predict [the conference committee compromise] will be accepted as the best compromise that can be reached at this time.”