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Erg Sprints: Largest Indoor Rowing Championship in U.S.

On Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, Alexandria City High School will host Erg Sprints, the largest and longest running indoor rowing championship in America.

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MPA to Open Winter Exhibitions Jan. 16

Exhibits include Pieced Together, We are Whole and Playing with Shadows: Works by Liz Lescault

McLean Project for the Arts will open its two new winter exhibitions — Pieced Together, We are Whole and Playing with Shadows: Works by Liz Lescault — with an opening exhibition reception on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025 at 7 p.m.

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Winter Wonderland in Alexandria

Region sees up to 10” of snow in season’s first storm.

Region sees up to 10” of snow in season’s first storm.

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New Approach for 2025 for the Gazette Packet

Twice a month publication schedule with more digital delivery.

New Approach for 2025 for the Gazette Packet

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Toasts, Roasts and Gratitude in Alexandria

Roast for outgoing mayor raises $15k for local charities.

Roast for outgoing mayor raises $15k for local charities.

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Gaskins makes history; new council is sworn in

Gaskins makes history; new council is sworn in.

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Coming Year is Full of Pluses for Mount Vernon

Ice rink, bike trails, road building plans move the district forward.

Ice rink, bike trails, road building plans move the district forward.

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How To Spend $2 Billion

Home care providers who save Virginia millions of dollars each year, but most earn less than $15 an hour in 2025.

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Apply to the 29th Community Police Academy

Apply to the 29th Community Police Academy

Arlington National Cemetery Annual Wreaths Out Event

Arlington National Cemetery Annual Wreaths Out Event

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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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.

City In Search of Poet Laureate

Alexandria News Briefs

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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.