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‘Only Developers Will Win’

Protesters converge on City Hall ahead of controversial vote.

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Alexandria Ditches Jim Crow Zoning

Unanimous vote on City Council eliminates single-family housing.

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United Community Holiday Gift Card Drive

United Community Holiday Gift Card Drive

One Juvenile Passenger Has Died

One of the juvenile passengers from the Nov. 20, 2023 crash on Pioneer Lane in McLean has died from injuries sustained in the crash, according to a police report on Nov. 27.

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Tale of Two Independent Bookstores

Shoppers support small business Saturday.

When one shops at a small business, it helps the local economy and the environment. Interest in indie bookstores is thriving as small businesses, according to Statista 2023. After a decline during the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of independent bookstores in the United States will reach an all-time high in 2023 at 2,599, reports Statista.