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Macy’s Closing in Ballston, Laying Off Staff Locally

Arlington store is one of five closing nationwide.

Macy's Closing


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Winter Solstice Concert is a Sublime Celebration of Arts

Ninth Street Quartet Offers a rare moment for retreat and reflection

Music

“Flourishing After 55” in Arlington

After 55

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Biden, Harris Visit Northern Virginia

Second stop of Vice President Kamala Harris’s Reproductive Freedom Tour

President and VP


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Commonwealth Is Failing Students

education

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The Write Stuff

Neely, Smith highlight MLK Day book giveaway.

Authors

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Hail to the Chief

Smedley retires as AFD/EMS Chief.

Smedley Retires


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‘Mango’ Mike Named Grand Marshal

Anderson to lead St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

Parade marshall

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Lewis, Malone lead DPC Officers

Departmental Progressive Club installs 2024 board.

DPC officers

13th Anniversary at Port City

13th Anniversary at Port City


Alexandria News Briefs: $5 Million Damage in Warehouse Fire

Alexandria News Briefs

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Learning about Police Animal Protection Unit

Officers deal with everything from dogs to bats to snakes.

The Fairfax County Police Department’s Animal Protection Unit has some 30 officers, and Sgt. D.L. Cook, a field supervisor with that unit, recently spoke about its responsibilities.

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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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Snow Days!

Two snow storms last week each gifted Montgomery County with about 4 inches of snow, and closed school for three days, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.

Children's Almanac — Hoover Middle, Mrs. Bryant's Grade 6

Students in Mrs. Bryant’s Grade 6 English class, Hoover Middle School

Children's Almanac — Hoover Middle, Mrs. Bryant's Grade 6

Preserve Access to Telehealth for Seniors with Medicare

Current flexibilities will end on Dec. 31 unless the Biden administration and Congress take action.

Senior Living


Arrests Lead to Seizure of Firearms and Methamphetamine

Detectives from our Major Crimes Bureau have charged two suspects in connection to a December robbery in Vienna that led to the seizure of 13 firearms and four pounds of methamphetamine.

Tight Knit Circle of Friends

Women gather each week to create and connect.

The soft click-clack of knitting needles is barely audible over the chatter that fills the library of Margaret Overcash’s McLean home. She and three of her oldest friends have gathered for their weekly knitting session.