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News from June 2023

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City of Alexandria Hosts Hoops in Virginia Basketball Tournament for National HIV Testing Day

By Central Nova News Report | Jun 15, 2023

The City of Alexandria will host the Hoops in Virginia Basketball Tournament on Saturday, June 24 from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Charles Houston Recreation Center, 901 Wythe Street, Alexandria, VA 22314.

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Community Meeting to Discuss the Redevelopment of Ladrey Senior Highrise

By Central Nova News Report | Jun 15, 2023

The Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority (ARHA) and its developer partners - Winn Companies and IBF Development - are hosting a hybrid community meeting on June 21, 2023; 6pm – 8pm to discuss the redevelopment of Ladrey Senior Highrise.

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Notice of Portside Festival Parking and Traffic Impacts, Transportation Options on June 16 and 17

By Central Nova News Report | Jun 14, 2023

This notice is to inform you of upcoming reserved parking, one block closure and multimodal transportation options related to the Portside in Old Town Summer Festival which returns Friday, June 16 and Saturday, June 17.

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Republicans Side with Venture Capitalists and Ultra-Wealthy to Block Targeted Relief to Small Businesses

By Central Nova News Report | Jun 14, 2023

Republicans just blocked an amendment from Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA) that would limit millionaires and billionaires from raking in tax-free cash, while still encouraging early investment in small companies.

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Alexandria City Attorney Joanna C. Anderson Announces Retirement

By Central Nova News Report | Jun 14, 2023

Alexandria City Attorney Joanna C. Anderson announced her plan to retire by the end of 2023 to City Council at their Legislative Meeting this evening.

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Tenant Rights Seminar

By Central Nova News Report | Jun 13, 2023

The City of Alexandria Office of Housing is partnering with Legal Services of Northern Virginia (LSNV) to host a Tenant Rights Seminar on Saturday, June 24, 2023, from 11 am – 1 pm.

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Central Nova News area weekly mass times

By Central Nova News | Jun 10, 2023

The following parishes in the Central Nova News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Arlington-based Willis Towers Watson earned ‘Corporate Equality Index’ score of 100

By Central Nova News | Jun 10, 2023

A new “Corporate Equality Index” study examining companies’ policies on “sexual orientation” and “gender identity” protections gave Arlington-based Willis Towers Watson a score of 100.

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City of Alexandria Announces Winners of the 2023 ACPD and Chamber of Commerce Awards

By Central Nova News Report | Jun 10, 2023

The City of Alexandria is pleased to announce the winners of the annual recognition awards presented by the Alexandria Commission on Persons with Disabilities (ACPD) in collaboration with the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce.

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Arlington-based Ramboll US Corporation earned ‘Corporate Equality Index’ score of 80

By Central Nova News | Jun 9, 2023

Ramboll US Corporation-based Ramboll US Corporation was awarded a score of 80 by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation based on a review of the company’s policies barring discrimination against LGBTQ individuals.

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Park and Recreation Commission to Hold a Public Hearing on Proposed Amendment to the Armistead L. Boothe Citywide Parks Improvement Plan

By Central Nova News Report | Jun 9, 2023

The Park & Recreation Commission will hold a public hearing on Thursday, June 15 at 7 p.m. at Patrick Henry Recreation Center (4653 Taney Ave.) to discuss the proposed amendment to the Ben Brenman Park, Armistead L. Boothe Park and Cameron Station Linear Park Citywide Parks Improvement Plan.

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Lyceum Health and Wellness Fair

By Central Nova News Report | Jun 8, 2023

“Our bodies are our gardens to which our wills are our gardeners” – William Shakespeare.

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Arlington-based Lidl US earned ‘Corporate Equality Index’ score of 80

By Central Nova News | Jun 8, 2023

Lidl US, which is based in Arlington, earned a score of 80 in a ranking that evaluates the corporate non-discrimination policies based on “sexual orientation” and “gender identity.”

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Pascrell, Beyer Introduce Bill to Reduce Helicopter Noise

By Central Nova News Report | Jun 8, 2023

U.S. Representatives Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-09) and Donald S. Beyer, Jr. (D-VA-08) on June 7 introduced the Reduce Helicopter Noise Act to take federal action that would rein in the growing noise of helicopter flights over American communities.

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RPCA Program Cancelations and Closures Due to Unhealthy Air Quality

By Central Nova News Report | Jun 8, 2023

Warwick Pool and Old Town Pool will be closed all day.

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Air Quality Action Day Notice

By Central Nova News Report | Jun 7, 2023

The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments has issued a code red air quality alert for the region for today, Wednesday, June 7, and tomorrow, Thursday, June 8, due to smoke from wildfires in Canada.

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Liz Williams named Historic Alexandria Deputy Director

By Central Nova News Report | Jun 7, 2023

The City of Alexandria is pleased to announce that Liz Williams has been named the Deputy Director of the Office of Historic Alexandria (OHA).

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Alexandria 2023 First Half Real Estate Tax Bill Due June 15

By Central Nova News Report | Jun 7, 2023

The City of Alexandria reminds taxpayers that payments for the first half 2023 real estate tax, refuse fee, and stormwater utility fee are due June 15, 2023.

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Beyer, Fitzpatrick, Napolitano Re-Introduce Barriers To Suicide Act

By Central Nova News Report | Jun 6, 2023

U.S. Representatives Don Beyer (D-VA), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), and Grace Napolitano (D-CA), bipartisan leaders on mental health and suicide prevention, on June 1 announced the reintroduction of the Barriers To Suicide Act.

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Temporary Road Closure of Westbound Duke Street June 6 - June 9

By Central Nova News Report | Jun 5, 2023

The westbound lanes of Duke Street, between the Van Dorn Street off-ramp and South Walker Street, will be closed to vehicle traffic for 72 hours beginning at 10 p.m. on Tuesday, June 6.