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Katie Taranto
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I grew up with a Westie who passed away this year at 14. (The pic is from her last Christmas) The Westie Rescue was such a special sight to see today ❤️

As a newbie here this is An Awesome Tradition. I’m grateful to get to learn more about ALX everyday & engage in events like this one!
Kelly the Westie in a Santa hat, December 2024 Westie Rescue banner and pups at the Scottish Christmas Walk Parade Several Westies in red and green plaid/tartan jackets at the Scottish Christmas Walk Parade Westies and their owners at the Scottish Christmas Walk Parade
December 6, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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Warming up 🎄
December 6, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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These revisions to the Alexandria City School Board’s student publications policy will appear on the board’s next consent agenda!

The revisions were drafted with feedback from the student journalists at Theogony. The policy itself hasn’t been updated since 2014. www.alxnow.com/2025/11/10/a...
December 5, 2025 at 2:11 AM
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Responding to last night's ask, Casey doubled down in a new statement this morning:
I have said many times that I do not—and will not—enforce immigration law in our community. I refused the Governor’s directive, ended a contract with ICE, and remain committed to building trust with all residents, especially our immigrant neighbors. Despite years of discussion with City Councils dating back to 2017, they remain confused about the difference between a lawful arrest warrant and an ICE detainer. This has led to unfair and inaccurate suggestions that the Sheriff’s Office is acting like ICE in our community, which is simply not true. As Alexandria’s Sheriff, I have been—and remain—committed to keeping our community safe by following well-established federal and state laws surrounding immigration. This approach adheres fully to the law and is consistent with the long-standing and recently reaffirmed City Council resolution, as well as the actions of the majority of sheriffs in Virginia. Sheriff Sean Casey November 13, 2025
November 13, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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INBOX: Attorney General-Elect Jay Jones’ “Standing Up for Virginians” transition team includes Alexandria Commonwealth’s Attorney Bryan Porter.
November 10, 2025 at 10:39 PM
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🪡 Hey, NoVA Bsky! It’s Election Day and as good a time as any to reintroduce myself as @alxnow.bsky.social’s new site editor. I’m thrilled to work hard to inform readers & tell local stories that matter.

I spent this morning talking to voters in ALX w/ the help of longtime reporter James Cullum.
A red yard sign posted near a curb reads “Vote Here” in dark blue letters, with a white arrow that points toward a precinct in Old Town, Alexandria during the daytime. Dark blue text on the arrow reads “Nov. 4.” The ground is covered in fall leaves.
November 4, 2025 at 5:10 PM