Wakefield student on scooter killed by SUV driver in Alexandria — “A Wakefield High School junior has died in the hospital after being struck by a driver while riding a scooter.” [ARLnow]
It’s Wednesday — Overcast throughout the day. High of 76 and low of 69. Sunrise at 6:44 am and sunset at 7:31 pm. [Weather.gov]
25 people to be naturalized as citizens in Alexandria — “The City of Alexandria will host a naturalization ceremony, welcoming 25 people who will become U.S. citizens.” [Patch]
Old Town features unusual architectural feature — “Distracted by the beauty of the preserved and manicured historic Old Town homes, even local Alexandrians may neglect to spot the so-called ‘gossip’ or ‘busybody’ mirrors that still adorn their windows.” [Alexandria Living Magazine]
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Alexandria Women for Good donated $6,720 to Alexandria’s Community Lodgings from their first donation cycle! They toured one of the learning centers, met some of the staff and kids, and handed over a big check.
Alexandria Women for Good is a newly formed local Grapevine Giving Circle composed of local Alexandria women who make the commitment to give back to the local community regularly and intentionally. Each quarter they raise money to give to local nonprofits making a difference.
For more information visit: https://www.grapevine.org/giving- circle/3y6h4Ay/Alexandria-Women-for-Good
Pictured left to right: Laura Herron, Laura Turner, Kate Wiley from Community Lodgings, and Laura Bloodgood
Hi, my name is Moneim Z., and I am a blind male with chronic kidney disease, who needs a living kidney donor for a transplant. My blood type is B+, and I can accept a kidney from individuals who have blood types B and O.
To read my story, please see the attached letter.
To contact me directly, please email me at [email protected] or call at 571-428-5065. My living donor coordinator at INOVA Hospital, Amileen Cruz can be reached at (703) 776-8370 , or via email at [email protected]
Thank you!
