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Win Some, Lose Some

12 out of 23 is not so bad.

Bills are on the move this fourth week of session here in Richmond! I have had several “losses” this week with my legislation, but they are outweighed by my “wins”.

Fill the Fridge for Carpenter’s Shelter

Carpenter’s Shelter needs help to Fill the Fridge from Feb. 20 to Feb. 24. Your help is needed to fill the refrigerators, freezers and pantries at the Hoffman Center and Alexandria Community Shelter (ACS).

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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


Chamber Business Scholarships for High School Seniors

Applications are now open for business scholarships for graduating high school seniors provided by Mount Vernon Springfield Chamber of Commerce.

Police Seek Help Identifying Carjacking Suspects

Detectives from FCPD Major Crimes Bureau are releasing images from Jan. 25's armed carjacking in the Mount Vernon District, and requesting assistance from community members.

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Rapid Bus System Central to U.S. 1 Revitalization

Planners envision a 7.5-mile section as an urbanized Main Street centered around six mixed-use business centers.

Revitalization


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Placemaking is the Centerpiece of Recent Mount Vernon Corridor Event

Planners gathered for two-day session to map out possible improvement ideas.

Placemaking

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Friends of the Reston Regional Library Donate $100K to Fairfax County Public Library

Supervisor Walter Alcorn announces location on the new Reston Regional Library.

Library


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Ancient Great Falls Oak Faces the End of Life

Looking for the root cause.

Tree in the forest

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Murder, Romance, Revenge and Amazing Songs

Not Just Dance presents dramatic musical, ‘Sweeney Todd.’

Sweeney Todd


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Tran Sponsors Protection for Elephants

Seeks more humane treatment of kept animals

Elephants

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RA Updates RELAC Referendum

FAQs hours before first public hearing

RELAC

“Flourishing After 55” in Arlington

After 55


3 Keys to Fostering a Successful Edge City

Edge City

Arlington Students Collect Clothes for Free Pop Up Shop

EcoAction Arlington and other local groups support ‘swap don't shop’ event

pop up shop

Virginia General Assembly Needs Input From Voters

Priority legislation outlined by Virginia Grassroots Coalition

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NVSO Sets 2024 Dates

Sr Olympics

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Mardi Pardi with Guas’ New Orleans King Cake

Living on sponge cake....