🌱 Local Bank Applies For Nasdaq Listing + APD To Wear Body Cameras

Good morning, friends! It's me, Nicole Fallon-Peek, your host of the Greater Alexandria Patch newsletter. Follow along to find out everything you need to know about what's happening in town.

But first, today's weather:

Cooler with periods of rain. High: 49 Low: 44.

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Here are the top three stories in Greater Alexandria today:

1. Burke & Herbert Bank has submitted an application to list its common stock on the Nasdaq Capital Market. The bank's first branch opened in Alexandria in 1852 and it is the oldest continuously-operating bank in the Washington, D.C. region. The move to the Nasdaq will increase trading volume, provide better liquidity for shareholders, and create greater visibility within the investor community. (WTOP)
2. The Alexandria Police Department will begin deploying body-worn cameras in April 2023 to enhance transparency and accountability during interactions with the public. The deployment will be carried out gradually, with the goal of equipping all sworn personnel with cameras as part of their standard gear within a year. This move is aimed at increasing public trust in law enforcement and promoting greater transparency in policing. (The Zebra)
3. Josh Bagley has been named the executive director of The View Alexandria, a senior living and healthcare services organization. Bagley previously served as the interim executive director of The View Alexandria since Goodwin Living acquired the retirement community in August 2022. The View Alexandria is located in the West End of Alexandria on a seven-acre campus and provides independent living, assisted living, and long-term nursing care to more than 100 residents. (The Zebra)

Today in and around Greater Alexandria:

• Carla Morrison At Howard Theatre, Washington D.C. (8:00 PM)

Tomorrow, Mar. 4:

• Ballyshaners St. Patrick's Day Parade 2023 At King Street (12:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Chamber ALX is calling all high school and undergrad students to its Career Con on Mar. 13! You can learn more about the career event here. (AlexandriaVA.gov via Facebook)
• Are you someone who loves to live a lavish lifestyle? Or maybe you're interested in homes of grandeur. Take a look at these homes in the Greater Alexandria area — all start at a $1 million price tag. (Greater Alexandria Patch)
• Check out this comprehensive list of things you won't want to miss in Alexandria this spring! (Visit Alexandria VA via Facebook)

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You're officially in the loop for today! See you soon for your next update.

— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.