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Age-Friendly Strategic Plan

The Alexandria Commission on Aging and the Division of Aging & Adult Services are working together to update the City’s Age-Friendly Strategic Plan.

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Herrity Joins 2025 Race for Lt. Governor

Pat Herrity, the current Fairfax County Board Supervisor for the Springfield District and lone Republican on the board, posted a video on social media on Jan. 4 announcing his candidacy for Virginia lieutenant governor.

Senior Living: Flourishing After 55

55+ Programs are in person at 55+ Centers unless otherwise noted. A 55+ Pass is required to participate starting at a $20 annual fee. To join or register, go to registration.arlingtonva.us or call 703-228-4747.


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Bright New Beginnings for 2025

Our budget challenges this year are driven by continuing needs to keep our highly rated schools funded. Schools are seeing increased needs that are not being met by the state, as was recently highlighted in a state study identifying that we should receive at least $600M more from Virginia.

Detectives Investigate Fatal Crash in Springfield

On Jan. 3 at 8:06 p.m., officers responded to a single-vehicle crash on the Franconia Springfield Parkway prior to Bonniemill Lane in Springfield.

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Donald M. Haddock

Retired circuit court judge dies at 83

A lifelong Alexandrian, Haddock served on the bench for 27 years prior to his retirement in 2012.


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More Than 7 Inches of Snow in Arlington

Schools and almost everything else were closed Monday and Tuesday in Arlington as more than 7 inches of snow was recorded at National Airport.

City In Search of Poet Laureate

Alexandria News Briefs

New Approach for 2025 for the Connection

Twice a month publication schedule with more digital delivery.

To begin 2025, the Connection Newspapers, along with the Mount Vernon Gazette and Alexandria Gazette Packet, are planning to publish on a new schedule, twice a month, first and third weeks of the month in most months.


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When Snow and Ice Come, Be Salt Smart

When Snow and Ice Come, Be Salt Smart

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Happy Snow Days

No school Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday; almost everything canceled.

Snow

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County General Assembly Delegation Pre-Session Public Hearing

Surprising statements by County spokespersons?

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Rideshare Driver Charged with Sexual Assault

Rideshare Driver Charged with Sexual Assault

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Plastic Bag Tax Making a Difference

Adds up to big numbers for environmental clean-ups

Adds up to big numbers for environmental clean-ups

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We All Take a Snow Day in Springfield

Much cancelled as the area experiences significant snowfall

Snow


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‘This is a Historic Moment in the City of Fairfax’

Stacey Hardy-Chandler: First Black Woman on City Council.

Stacey Hardy-Chandler: First Black Woman on City Council.

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Koinonia Foundation Celebrates the New Year in a New Space

Area nonprofit finds space in a historic church.

Area nonprofit finds space in a historic church.

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To the Rescue

Firefighters mark 26 years of toy donations.

Firefighters mark 26 years of toy donations.


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Girl Power

GWMS beats Jefferson-Houston in inaugural girls’ championship game.

Basketball

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Children's Gazette: Mount Vernon

Colorful drawings from Fort Hunt Elementary School in Mount Vernon.

Colorful drawings from Fort Hunt Elementary School in Mount Vernon.