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Consider Springing Into ACTion on April 17! (Video)

Spring2ACTion is Alexandria’s Giving Day and takes place on April 17, 2013. Go to http://www.Spring2ACTion.org to learn how you can support Alexandria nonprofits.

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Jerry’s Sub Carlyle Franchise Has Closed

Exactly why we need to support our local businesses in Carlyle as much as possible. (H/T Nicole)

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Need Help on a MetroRail Train? Don’t Use/Abuse The Red Button (Video)

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An interesting I-Team investigation I saw on News 4 last night.

In other words, you’re on your own?

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Alexandria Transit Company (DASH Bus) – Notice of Public Hearing

Some of these changes affect Carlyle so pay attention below.

The Board of Directors of the Alexandria Transit Company (ATC) will hold a public hearing in the Sister Cities Conference Room 1101, City Hall, Alexandria, Virginia, on March 28, 2013, at 5:30 p.m.

The following proposed fare and service changes have been identified in response to a potential fiscal year 2014 City budget shortfall that could affect DASH local transit subsidies. The Alexandria City Council adoption of the fiscal year 2014 budget on May 6, could impact the level of fare and service changes anticipated to take effect July 2013:

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Attn: Carlyle Business Owners! You Can Help Metro In Its Rebuilding Effort

Metro is undertaking a comprehensive rebuilding effort of its system to reverse years of deferred maintenance. Simultaneously, the system must prepare to meet the projected ridership demand and growth while keeping the region competitive.

A short survey, which should take five to seven minutes to complete, will help ensure that Metro’s plans are responsive to the region’s business needs.

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Alexandria Crime Report – March 20, 2013

These were among incidents reported by the Alexandria Police Department and published in the weekly Washington Post Alexandria/Arlington Extra. For more information, call 703-838-4636.

REMINDER: You can see an interactive report of crimes happening in our neighborhood 24/7 at this link.

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Coastal Flood Advisory In effect Until 1:00am Wednesday 3/13/2013

The National Weather Service has issued a Coastal Flood Advisory for Alexandria and Washington, D.C. until 1:00 a.m. this evening. If you are out near the waterfront, you may want to jot the high tide times down. THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN STERLING VIRGINIA HAS ISSUED A COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY…WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 [...]

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