Win Some, Lose Some
12 out of 23 is not so bad.
Bills are on the move this fourth week of session here in Richmond! I have had several “losses” this week with my legislation, but they are outweighed by my “wins”.
Tri Pointe Homes To Open Two New Townhome Communities
The projects add more than 220 new homes in Alexandria.
Tri Pointe Homes, Inc., one of the largest homebuilders in the U.S., wil hold the grand opening of two new townhome communities in Alexandria. Eisenhower Pointe will open in the West End neighborhood on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024.
Arlington Innovation Fund Launches Inaugural Startup Grantees
Arlington Economic Development (AED) announced the selection of five Arlington-based startups as recipients of Catalyst Grants from the Arlington Innovation Fund (AIF).
Help Stuff the Bus for Britepaths
News Briefs
Arlington News Briefs
Wrap up of Saturday, Jan. 20, 2023 – Regular County Board Meeting
Kids Open New Children’s Space at Cub Run Rec Center
More than a dozen eager kids, joined by their excited parents, celebrated the opening of a brand-new space at Cub Run Rec Center especially for them.
Chamber Business Scholarships for High School Seniors
Applications are now open for business scholarships for graduating high school seniors provided by Mount Vernon Springfield Chamber of Commerce.
Donald Dinan
Alexandria Aces founder dies at 74.
“Don was a walking encyclopedia and a wealth of knowledge.” — Alexandria Aces owner Frank Fannon
County’s FY 2025 Budget Process Kicks Into Gear
Potential budgetary shortfall of $284.5 million complicates matters.
Budget
Commonwealth Is Failing Students
Students
Money Does Grow On Trees
Virginia Forestry pays for community tree plantings
Virginia Forestry pays for community tree plantings
Local Audubon Chapter Votes to Change Its Name
John James Audubon claimed ownership of enslaved people
Audobon
Casino Bill SB 675 Carries Over in 13 to 2 Vote
VA Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee ends consideration of a Tysons casino for this session; likely to be back in 2025
Casino bill
Casino Bill is Dead for 2024
Carried it over until 2025.
Sen. Marsden’s SB 675 Casino Bill Carried Over: Opponents react; Marsden touts benefits.
New Food Establishments Open in Lorton
The growing area in Lorton off Silverbrook Road welcomed two new restaurants in January as this Liberty Market area grows with the population in southern Fairfax County.
Ribbon Cutting for Soma Yoga Healing Center
Soma Yoga is a center dedicated to helping clients improve their quality of life in a safe and nurturing environment.
Reality Check Needed Before Pursuing Sports Complex at Potomac Yard
Letters to the Editor
2024 Spring Garden Market at River Farm
The American Horticultural Society’s annual Spring Garden Market at River Farm will be April 12-13.
Potomac Yard Virtual Sessions Feb. 1; Pop Up Feb. 3
Alexandria News Briefs