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Driver Charged in Fatal Crash with Pedestrian

Detectives from FCPD Crash Reconstruction Unit have charged the driver from the Dec. 23 fatal pedestrian crash in Chantilly with Failure to Maintain Control.

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Virginia Legislature Begins Work

One of the more bizarre starts ever

The first week of the 2025 regular session of the General Assembly which began on Jan. 7 was one of the more bizarre starts I have ever experienced.

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Oakton Doctor Pleads Guilty to Running Pill Mill

According to court documents, Virginia pharmacies filled approximately 7,330 prescriptions for oxycodone prescribed by Allingham, totaling approximately 405,164 pills.


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Be Prepared

Make a “go” bag, think about your family's needs.

Being prepared for emergencies before they happen can help keep your loved ones safe and minimize stress in difficult situations.

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Erg Sprints: Largest Indoor Rowing Championship in U.S.

On Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, Alexandria City High School will host Erg Sprints, the largest and longest running indoor rowing championship in America.

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MPA to Open Winter Exhibitions Jan. 16

Exhibits include Pieced Together, We are Whole and Playing with Shadows: Works by Liz Lescault

McLean Project for the Arts will open its two new winter exhibitions — Pieced Together, We are Whole and Playing with Shadows: Works by Liz Lescault — with an opening exhibition reception on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025 at 7 p.m.


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Reporting from Richmond

Greetings from a very chilly and busy week down here in Richmond at the General Assembly. While today (Wednesday) is only the third day we have had legislative business in the Capitol due to last week’s water crisis, today still counts as the eighth day of session, so we have a lot to catch up on in a very short amount of time!

Obituary: Oscar Mecklin Johnson, 89

Oscar Mecklin Johnson, a former senior Capitol Hill journalist and chief adviser to members of Congress who drafted historic legislation, including Title IX, died of natural causes on Jan. 7, 2025, at his Arlington, Va. home with his family.


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Winter Wonderland in Alexandria

Region sees up to 10” of snow in season’s first storm.

Region sees up to 10” of snow in season’s first storm.

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New Approach for 2025 for the Gazette Packet

Twice a month publication schedule with more digital delivery.

New Approach for 2025 for the Gazette Packet


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Toasts, Roasts and Gratitude in Alexandria

Roast for outgoing mayor raises $15k for local charities.

Roast for outgoing mayor raises $15k for local charities.

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Gaskins makes history; new council is sworn in

Gaskins makes history; new council is sworn in.

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Coming Year is Full of Pluses for Mount Vernon

Ice rink, bike trails, road building plans move the district forward.

Ice rink, bike trails, road building plans move the district forward.


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How To Spend $2 Billion

Home care providers who save Virginia millions of dollars each year, but most earn less than $15 an hour in 2025.

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Apply to the 29th Community Police Academy

Apply to the 29th Community Police Academy

Arlington National Cemetery Annual Wreaths Out Event

Arlington National Cemetery Annual Wreaths Out Event


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Breaking: Water Emergency in Richmond!

By Monday afternoon, the City of Richmond was under a boil water advisory, and many residents and businesses throughout the central Virginia region began experiencing low water pressure or weren’t receiving water at all.

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