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Alexandrians Invited to Nominate Local Environmental Stewards
The Ellen Pickering Environmental Excellence Award will be presented at the 2017 Alexandria Earth Day celebration on Saturday, Apr. 29.

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The Ellen Pickering Environmental Excellence Award will be presented at the 2017 Alexandria Earth Day celebration on Saturday, Apr. 29.

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LSC students met with local elected representatives to hear – firsthand – the issues facing higher education.
The date of the event is Feb. 23 at 8:15 am. The speaker will be Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.
Attendees will have the opportunity to meet with representatives from for profit, government, and non-profit organizations.
The standards are part of the state’s efforts to strengthen community and police relations.
The standards are part of the state’s efforts to strengthen community and police relations.
Carmen Romero is VP of Real Estate Development, Mike Chiappa and Laura London have been promoted to Associate Directors.
Show how wise you can be and register for one of the upcoming owl programs at Huntley Meadows Park.
IOMAXIS plans to invest $3.8 million to expand cybersecurity operation in Fairfax County
The reopening of Little Falls Library has been pushed back to mid-May. So the Bethesda Library renovations will be delayed as it stays open.
Join your neighbors and deputies for coffee and conversation on Feb. 15, 7-9 am.
Painting with a Twist invites you to their open house on Mar. 1 from 5:30-7:00 pm.
Sheri and Bill reconnected at the Tree Party, which ultimately led to their marriage. Read on for their story.
Tickets for the Official Simulcast Party, priced at $23.50, will go on sale to the public Feb. 28 at 10 a.m. EST.
Edoff has served as the assistant superintendent at LCPS for two years and executive director for secondary education for two years.
The event is on Feb. 25. All proceeds benefit 5th through 12th grade band students.
The Endowment’s aim is to assist community groups within the Saline service area with financial resources for projects or initiatives.
It’s the perfect opportunity to make a Valentine, and the center is encouraging you to wear red to celebrate the day. The cost is $2/child.
Dr. Dunbar-Hester will give her talk, 'Low Power to the People! Media Activism, DIY and the Challenge of Democratic Technology' on Mar. 17.