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Statement Of Governor Kaine On Continuing Weather Emergency

[From: Top Stories]

Governor Timothy M. Kaine issued the following statement today regarding the ongoing weather emergency in Virginia and across parts of the northeast:

“With the winter storm emergency in full effect and snowfall continuing in regions throughout the Commonwealth, Virginia authorities are working in close coordination to ensure public safety and address particularly tough conditions in a number of communities. Following on my declaration yesterday of a state of emergency for the Commonwealth, I have authorized an additional 600 National Guardsmen to participate in our response to the storm.

December Storm Paralyzes City

[From: Top Stories]

The National Weather Service has issued a blizzard warning for ALexandria until 6 p.m. today. A blizzard warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle.

Kaine Proposes $2.3 billion In Cuts In Biennial Budget

[From: From Richmond, Top Stories]

Today, Virginia Governor Tim Kaine unveiled the 2010 caboose budget and 2010-2012 biennial budget that he will submit for consideration by the 2010 General Assembly. It includes major cuts to transportation, education, public safety, local government support and State employees.

SOS! AAA Anticipates Rescuing Nearly $1.3 Million Stranded Motorists During The Holidays

[From: Top Stories, Traffic & Transportation]

On the local level, AAA Mid-Atlantic, which will release its Christmas holiday travel forecast tomorrow, anticipates it will rescue 80,761 stranded and frustrated motorists during the holiday period.

Alexandria Family Has New Home For The Holidays

[From: Non-Profits, Top Stories]

Saroj and Radhika Chhetri and their son, Arthur, never had it so good. Today, with cameras flashing, the Mayor of Alexandria handed the family the keys to their new Hume Springs home. The modest, two-level row house on Edison Street was once a run down foreclosure. It is the first Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development Neighborhood Stabilization Program project in northern Virginia.

Arlington Man Arrested For Unlawful Videotaping, Dies In Jail

[From: Courts & Crime, Top Stories]

Paul Antonio Calva, 44, of Arlington, was found dead in his cell at the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center last night. He was arrested on Saturday at Fair Oaks Mall and was charged with two counts of unlawful filming, videotaping, or photographing of another after allegedly video taping a woman in the dressing room of a specialty store.

Kellom Retires As Alexandria Democratic Committee Chair

[From: Choice 2009, Top Stories]

Since 1999, Susan Kellom has served as the chair of the Alexandria Democratic Committee. When ADC elects officers in January, however, Kellom’s name will not be among those nominated to be the Party’s leader.

Alexandria Nonprofit Applauds Proposed Immigration Reform Legislation

[From: Non-Profits, Top Stories]

Today, representatives of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, The Congressional Asian and Pacific Americans Caucus, the Congressional Black Caucus and Congressional Progressive Caucus introduced the “Comprehensive Immigration Reform for America’s Security Act and Prosperity” in the House of Representatives.

Obama Visits Alexandria To Promote Energy Efficiency

[From: Top Stories]

Today, President Barack Obama came to the Home Depot on S. Pickett Street in Alexandria to promote energy efficiency. He spoke to a small group of individuals working on different aspects of energy efficiency and elected officials.

ARHA Celebrates Renovated Buildings At Old Dominion

[From: Top Stories]

On Tuesday, December 8, 2009, the Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority and its development partner, EYA, welcomed Mayor William D. Euille, city officials, and community residents to the first completed units developed to replace Old Dominion and Glebe Park, two of ARHA’s oldest developments.

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