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Animal Welfare League of Arlington, A Guide

Helping the community with animal questions and issues of all kinds.

What are you supposed to do if you find an injured raccoon in your yard? Or, what is the best course of action when there is a bird's nest in a tree on your property that your dog or cat just won’t leave alone? When you are faced with these animal challenges, you should call the Animal Welfare League of Arlington (AWLA).

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Say Cheese!

Cheesetique celebrates 20 years in Del Ray.

Cheesetique celebrates 20 years in Del Ray.

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’Souls Feeding Souls’ in Alexandria

Cook for Vets to hold fundraiser Sept. 21.

Cook for Vets to hold fundraiser Sept. 21.


HopeLink’s #CallTextLive Focuses on Preventing Suicides

Activities throughout September, suicide prevention month, educate and raise awareness

Hopelink

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Green Valley Day: Behind the Scenes

With 1,000 attendees, the details matter.

With 1,000 attendees, the details matter.

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Fighting Fires for 250 Years

Events to highlight history of firefighting.

Events to highlight history of firefighting.


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Patriot Day of Service

Volunteers clean headstones at Alexandria National Cemetery.

Volunteers clean headstones at Alexandria National Cemetery.

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Remembering the Victims

16 local lives lost in terrorist attacks on 9/11/2001

16 local lives lost in terrorist attacks on 9/11/2001

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New Mount Vernon Police Commander Invites a Partnership

New Mount Vernon Police Commander Invites a Partnership


Opinion: Early Voting Begins Sept. 20

Early Voting Begins Sept. 20

‘Resolved: Never Again’

Alexandria News Briefs

ASC to Host High School Football Night

Varsity coaches to talk season strategies Sept. 18.

The Alexandria Sportsman’s Club will kick off the fall 2024 sports season with its annual High School Football night Sept. 18 at the Old Dominion Boat Club.


“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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Fairfax County Is Growing - The 2023 Demographic Reports

Have you ever wanted to know more about who and what make Fairfax County such a unique place to live? Each year, the County produces demographic reports and puts them on the County website with helpful charts and graphics.

Re-electing Tim Kaine Is Critical to NoVA

In just 9 days early voting will commence and we will have the opportunity to vote for not just the President, but Senator and US House Representative.


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Supervisors Approve New Requirements for Data Centers

Stricter standards elicit reactions during and after vote.

On Sept. 10, following extensive community engagement efforts that helped shape the final recommendations presented to the Planning Commission and the Board of Supervisors, the Board approved the long-awaited Data Center Zoning Ordinance by a vote of 8-2.

Community News at a Glance

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County Executive Reviews Taxing Authorities, Including Meals Tax

County Executive Reviews Taxing Authorities, Including Meals Tax


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Can U.S. Citizens Experiencing Homelessness Vote?

Registering with no fixed address.

Registering with no fixed address.

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Life at the Landfill – Much More than Trash

Life at the Landfill – Much More than Trash