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News from March 2024

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Census Bureau: 81.8% of people in Arlington County were old enough to vote in 2021

By Central Nova News | Mar 22, 2024

Of the 235,764 citizens living in Arlington County in 2021, 81.8% were old enough to vote, equating to 192,861 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

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Alexandria seeks feedback on West Planning draft recommendations until March 31

By Central Nova News | Mar 22, 2024

The City of Alexandria is inviting public feedback on the draft recommendations for the Alexandria West Planning project.

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Parking limitations expected at Jerome Ford Nature Center during school repaving

By Central Nova News | Mar 22, 2024

The parking lot at the Jerome "Buddie" Ford Nature Center will have limited availability during the week of March 25-29.

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Alexandria hosts diverse events for Earth Month 2024

By Central Nova News | Mar 21, 2024

The City of Alexandria is set to observe Earth Month with a series of events in April 2024, both virtual and in-person, aimed at promoting sustainable living among residents.

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City plans meeting on potential updates to sign ordinance

By Central Nova News | Mar 20, 2024

The Department of Planning & Zoning is set to hold a community meeting on April 1 at 6 p.m. to discuss potential updates to the City's sign ordinance.

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Alexandria police arrest fugitive wanted for North Carolina homicide

By Central Nova News | Mar 20, 2024

The Alexandria Police Department (APD) has arrested a suspect wanted for a homicide in Huntersville, North Carolina.

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Alexandria considers raising real estate tax cap amid rising property values

By Central Nova News | Mar 19, 2024

On March 12, the Alexandria City Council voted unanimously to consider a real estate tax rate of up to $1.15 per $100 of assessed value for the 2024 calendar year.

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Alexandria installs manhole inserts to curb stormwater runoff

By Central Nova News | Mar 18, 2024

The City of Alexandria is undertaking a project to install 870 stainless steel manhole inserts in the Four Mile Run, Commonwealth, and Taylor Run sewersheds.

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Alexandria seeks public input on fiscal year 2025 housing action plan

By Central Nova News | Mar 18, 2024

The City of Alexandria has opened the public comment period for its Draft One-Year Action Plan for Housing and Community Development.

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Alexandria releases new report on city's food insecurity challenges

By Central Nova News | Mar 18, 2024

The Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) in Alexandria, Virginia, has released a report titled "Food Insecurity Report: Understanding the Disparities and Experiences of Hunger Across the City of Alexandria."

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Which former Central Nova News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon March 18?

By Central Nova News | Mar 17, 2024

These former Central Nova News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon March 18.

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Central Nova News area weekly mass times

By Central Nova News | Mar 16, 2024

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

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Alexandria opens registration for spring recreation programs on March 20

By Central Nova News | Mar 15, 2024

The City of Alexandria's Department of Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Activities is set to open registration for its spring recreation programs on Wednesday, March 20.

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Alexandria addresses fish kill incident linked to pollution control plant error

By Central Nova News | Mar 13, 2024

The City of Alexandria's Department of Transportation and Environmental Services was alerted by Arlington County’s Department of Environmental Services about a fish kill event at Four Mile Run.

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DASH celebrates four decades as key part of Alexandria's transit system

By Central Nova News | Mar 11, 2024

Forty years ago, the first DASH bus began operating in Alexandria, marking the start of a significant chapter in the city's transportation history.

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Alexandria West seeks public input on draft plan until March end

By Central Nova News | Mar 11, 2024

The Alexandria West planning process continues, with draft plan recommendations presented at a community meeting on March 4 via Zoom.

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Northern Virginia Housing Expo returns March 23 with resources for renters and first-time buyers

By Central Nova News | Mar 11, 2024

The City of Alexandria is encouraging residents to attend the 2024 Northern Virginia Housing Expo, which will take place on March 23 at Charles Colgan High School in Manassas.

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Which former Central Nova News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon March 11?

By Central Nova News | Mar 9, 2024

These former Central Nova News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon March 11.

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Central Nova News area weekly mass times

By Central Nova News | Mar 9, 2024

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

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Alexandria opens applications for affordable housing at Aidan Old Town

By Central Nova News | Mar 8, 2024

The City of Alexandria has announced that applications for seven affordable homeownership units at Aidan Old Town will be accepted starting Friday, March 15, and ending Monday, April 15.