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Senior Law Day 2024

“Protecting Ourselves as We Age: Essential Personal and Financial Strategies”

NBC News4 Virginia Bureau Chief Julie Carey, left, moderates a debate between Alexandria mayoral candidates Alyia Gaskins, Steven Peterson and Amy Jackson June 4 at the George Washington National Masonic Memorial.

Alexandria Events Honoring Juneteenth

Highlights of Alexandria’s Black history and cultural experiences, including Juneteenth tours and celebrations, museum experiences, Black-owned businesses to support and more.

Fairfax County NAACP Juneteenth Celebration

19th

Count Down to Juneteenth 2024, part of Liberty Amendments Month

June 19

Seventh Annual LGBTQ+ Pride Fair

Alexandria News Briefs

Celebrate Pride Month in Fairfax City

Roundups

“Flourishing After 55”

55+ Programs are in person at 55+ Centers unless otherwise noted. A 55+ Pass is required to participate starting at a $20 annual fee. To join or register, go to registration.arlingtonva.us or call 703-228-4747.

Flowers, Coins, and Tears: Veterans Honored at Arlington Cemetery

Volunteers collected and placed 140,000 flowers on graves.

The Memorial Day Flowers Foundation brought 140,000 flowers for its annual floral tribute at Arlington National Cemetery on Memorial Day.

Arlington County Board Candidate Forum

Thursday, June 6, 2024 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. VHC Health 1701 N George Mason Drive Arlington, VA 22205

Guest House Celebrates 50 Years

It all began in 1975 with one woman’s dream to help women returning into society from prison who had committed nonviolent crimes. At the time there was no place for them to go and still today, Guest House is the only residential facility for these women in Northern Virginia.

County Manager Proposes $4.5 Billion 10-Year Capital Improvement Plan

Arlington County Manager Mark Schwartz presented his proposed FY 2025–2034 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) to the Arlington County Board on Tuesday, May 28, 2024. The proposal outlines $4.5 billion in investments for stormwater management and flood mitigation, environmental resilience, parks, transportation, community infrastructure, and more over the next 10 years.

Man Arrested After Fatal Pedestrian Crash

Officers have arrested a man following a fatal pedestrian crash in Huntington.

Top It Off Grand Opening in Belle View

Top if Off Outlet will celebrate the grand opening of their new location at 1508 A Belle View Blvd, Alexandria, VA 22307, on Wednesday, June 12, with special sales beginning at 4 p.m. and the ribbon cutting at 5 p.m. The ribbon cutting will be hosted by Mount Vernon Springfield Chamber of Commerce.