
Meeting on Georgetown Pike/Great Falls Library Pedestrian Refuge Improvements
Crosswalk project heads toward finalization
A community meeting on Thursday, Jan. 30, at the Great Falls Grange brought the Georgetown Pike - Great Falls Library Pedestrian Refuge Improvements project closer to its construction start date.

Surovell Defends His Casino Bill
Bill passed the Senate (24-Y 16-N) on Tuesday, Feb. 4.
Opponents question source of $1.8B casino revenue prediction.
Volunteers Needed to Restore Park Habitat
Volunteer Opportunities
Black History Event Planned for Feb. 19
News Briefs

Bugs and Hisses, Osprey Platforms and Honored with Award
What’s next for Susan Laume?
Susan Laume just received the Virginia Cooperative Extension Master Naturalist Volunteer of the Year Award for 2024.

Liquid Chocolate Offerings Please People’s Palates
Fairfax City’s Chocolate Festival offered chocolate wines, beers, sodas and shakes.
Fairfax City’s Chocolate Festival offered chocolate wines, beers, sodas and shakes.
Inaugural Superbowl Soberride Launched
A local nonprofit organization announced today that free safe rides will be offered to would-be drunk drivers throughout the Washington-metropolitan area during this Sunday’s Super Bowl LIX.
More Dates to Meet the Police Chief
Alexandria Police Chief Tarrick McGuire continues to have conversations with members of the Alexandria community.
Proposed Budget Features Environmental Gains
Plans demonstrate commitment to Chesapeake Bay restoration and a climate-ready Commonwealth
The proposed spending plans support a host of Chesapeake Bay Foundation initiatives including climate readiness following another year of record-breaking and costly extreme weather, investments in environmental education, and investments in cleaner water and air for future generations.
Environmental Wins and Losses at Virginia General Assembly Crossover
Chesapeake Bay Foundation lauds advancement of climate-readiness measures
The Virginia General Assembly session has reached its midpoint, marking some wins and losses for key environmental measures.

Can Data Centers Co-Exist with Responsible Development and Increased Energy Demands?
Northern Virginia has the largest data concentration center in the world, handling 25 percent of Internet traffic in the Americas and 13 percent of the total in the World.
Come One, Come All to the Mount Vernon District Town Meeting!
Come out and learn what we have in “common” at our 38th Annual Town Meeting.

Virginia Budget on Track
Report on transportation and public safety funding.
On Budget Sunday this week, as Chairman of the Transportation and Public Safety subcommittee, I gave the report of the subcommittee.
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Senior Services of Alexandria and At Home in Alexandria Speaker Series Event
“Strategies for Addressing Solo Aging, Social Isolation, and Mental Health for Seniors”

Arlington Groups Rally to Support Immigrant Community
What more than a dozen people and organizations in Arlington are saying and doing about possible immigration enforcement.
“Many of the immigrants, even if they have legal status, are feeling immense stress, and this is taking a toll on mental health.” — Taris Karantonis, Chairman of the Arlington County Board