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All primary, secondary and intermediate streets in the City are clear of snow — “As of 6 p.m., all primary, secondary and intermediate streets in the City are clear. Residential streets are 97% clear, with a limited number of residential streets needing additional work.” [Twitter]

Stepping down after 16 years, Alexandria sheriff laments mental health crisis in jails — “Dana Lawhorne remembers the bad police officers — the ones who wouldn’t even come into his family’s house when he called as a child. But he also remembers the one who would take his mother upstairs and try to persuade her to get help for alcoholism.” [Washington Post]

George Washington birthday parade coming in February — “Alexandria’s parade to celebrate the birth of our first president, George Washington, is back this year.” [Alexandria Living Magazine]

Emergency status reactivated at Inova due to rising COVID cases — “Inova said it was equipped to respond to COVID-19 cases but urged people with mild or no symptoms to not visit the ER for testing.” [Patch]

SRS brokers $27M sale of Whole Foods-occupied property in Alexandria, Virginia — “SRS National Net Lease Group has brokered the $27 million sale of a Whole Foods Market-occupied retail property in Alexandria. The 42,243-square-foot Whole Foods is located within The Royalton, a 116-unit residential condominium property built in 2006.” [Rebusiness Online]

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  • Vernon Miles is the ALXnow cofounder and editor. He's covered Alexandria since 2014 and has been with Local News Now since 2018. When he's not reporting, he can usually be found playing video games or Dungeons and Dragons with friends.