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🚨 You need to know
Thousands of households around Alexandria will lose access to food assistance and Medicaid starting next month.
SNAP food assistance was temporarily increased during the Covid pandemic, and anyone without health insurance could receive Medicaid. But in February many of those benefits are set to expire.
The Department of Community and Human Services said around 3,845 households will see a decrease in their SNAP benefits starting in March.
An estimated 6,549 households receiving Medicaid will lose coverage when all Medicaid recipients undergo reevaluation of their coverage to see if they still meet eligibility criteria.
“Beneficiaries with questions about their benefits may call 855.635.4370 or visit the Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) at 2525 Mount Vernon Avenue or at the new DCHS location at 4850 Mark Center after February 3,” the Department of Community and Human Services said in a release.
Feb 2023 will be the last payment of the emergency food benefits. As a result, in Mar 2023, approximately 3,845 Alexandria households will see their SNAP benefits decrease. Beneficiaries with questions about their benefits may call 855.635.4370. More: https://t.co/59zD46KSi6 pic.twitter.com/v9swD9YCWz
— DCHS Alexandria, VA (@DCHS_AlexVA) January 11, 2023
📈 Wednesday’s most read
The following are the most-read ALXnow articles for Jan 11, 2023.
- Alexandria aims to rename three Confederate-honoring streets per year (606 views)
- Arlington’s suspected air bag thieves accused of 11 incidents in Alexandria (375 views)
- Notes: Alexandria Animal Hospital warns canine influenza is on the rise | ALXnow (240 views)
- Alexandria launches grant program for BIPOC business owners (57 views)
🗞 Other local coverage
- Chef Jacques Pepin Event Set at Inn at Little Washington
Alexandria Living (Wednesday @ 9:36 pm)
- January 2023
Alexandria Times (Wednesday @ 5:42 pm)
- Alexandria Launches Grant Program To Support BIPOC Business Owners
Zebra (Wednesday @ 4:15 pm)
- City Council Proclaims 2023 as ‘The Twig Year’ for 90 Years of Service
Zebra (Wednesday @ 3:59 pm)
- Mandatory Virtual Learning On Snow Days Proposed In Virginia Bill
Patch (Wednesday @ 11:46 am)
- New Skincare Pop-Up Opening in Alexandria February 3 – 26
Zebra (Wednesday @ 10:50 am)
- Minority-Owned Small Business Grant Program Launched In Alexandria
Patch (Wednesday @ 9:56 am)
- Alexandria Auction House to Hold ‘Appraisal Day’
Alexandria Living (Wednesday @ 8:42 am)
🐦 Tweets of note
At tonight’s Alexandria City Council meeting, @justindotnet proposed a plan to speed up the renaming of the 41+ streets in town named after Confederate leaders.
It would direct a cmte. to rename 3 of those a year, drawing from a list of new honorees emphasizing women & POC pic.twitter.com/nLZ1w6p7qI
— Teo Armus (@teoarmus) January 11, 2023
A rainbow crosswalk in Juneau, Alaska. @AlexandriaVA does not have a rainbow crosswalk. @AlexandriaVAGov pic.twitter.com/HlgkJRBaw5
— Does Alexandria Have a Rainbow Crosswalk Yet? (@alxrainbow) January 10, 2023
Opening Season Four of @pod_virginia with one of our most popular guests, the assistant city manager & legislative director for @AlexandriaVAGov who explains what we can expect from #valeg 2023 https://t.co/TXynZazf5x
— Michael Pope (@MichaelLeePope) January 11, 2023
A great session where members discussed the continued importance of racial equity work both personally, organizationally, and systemically. https://t.co/OAUhHJzHVd
— ACT for Alexandria (@ACTforAlex) January 11, 2023
We kicked off in-season Futsal Ball Mastery on Saturday for several hundred kids! What a beautiful day at the Brenman Futsal Complex. The kids had a blast and got a thousand touches on the ball during LOTS of skills activities and small games. Seeya next Saturday! pic.twitter.com/nVJOI8hIJv
— Alexandria Soccer (@AlexandriaSoc) January 10, 2023
Power Plant Redevelopment Meeting on January 30th https://t.co/jniPhlZcR7
— Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail (@MtVernonFriends) January 11, 2023
We love your pets as much as you, but please remember, No Poop in the Blue–container that is. Animal waste will contaminate recyclable materials requiring us to take them as trash. Learn tips on how to recycle right >> https://t.co/k913jORqMm pic.twitter.com/jgoVb8KvRH
— Alexandria Transportation & Environmental Services (@AlexandriaVATES) January 11, 2023
5th grade artists created posters inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 20 of our talented artists will have their work exhibited in City Hall later this month. pic.twitter.com/5n3NRefaNJ
— JamesKPolkElementary (@JKPolkACPS) January 11, 2023
📅 Upcoming events
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Time flies when you’re having fun! The T.C. Williams High School Class of 1973 will hold its 50th reunion July 21-23, 2023 in Alexandria. All graduates and their adult nears and dears are welcome. Events include a Friday evening icebreaker, Saturday dinner dance, and a Sunday brunch. For more information: tcwilliams73.com, 770.789.3534.
Spring Fling at Rising Sol Yoga School
Join us for a day of FREE hot yoga. Experience our class styles and meet our teachers. Buy a bite at the Bake Sale to benefit The Carpenter’s Shelter, peruse some special vendors, take advantage of in-person only discounts on
