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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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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.

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.

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Childrens Gazette: Alexandria

Childrens Gazette: Alexandria


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Making Spirits Bright in Alexandria

Firefighters and Friends holds annual toy drive.

Firefighters and Friends holds annual toy drive.

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Children's Connection: Arlington Children and Teens

Arlington Children and Teens Holiday Art

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Fairfax Gift Guide 2024: Quirky is the Theme

Dog sweaters and crime scene toilet paper fall under quirky

Dog sweaters and crime scene toilet paper fall under quirky


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Wreaths Across America

Thousands turn out to honor Alexandria’s veterans.

Thousands turn out to honor Alexandria’s veterans.

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Toyland: ARHA Winter Wonderland marks 15th year.

ARHA Winter Wonderland marks 15th year.