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FBI Prosecutor Conducts Case Review November 21

By Jacob Nicholas, AUG 2, 2017

On November 23-24, 1985, Egyptair Flight 648, bound for Cairo, was taken by three armed hijackers shortly after take-off from Athens. The terrorists were members of the Abu Nidal Organization (ANO), a splinter group of the PLO. There were 89 passengers and 6 crew members on board.

AARP and League of Women Voters statement on Virginia gubernatorial debate schedule

By Ginger Thompson, JUL 20, 2017

RICHMOND _ AARP Virginia and the League of Women Voters of Virginia say they are disappointed that the People’s Debate is not included in the 2017 gubernatorial debate schedule, and are encouraging the candidates to reconsider.

AARP Virginia, League of Women Voters to host The People’s Debate

By Ginger Thompson, JUN 27, 2017

“The People’s Debate” to Allow Virginia to Make Informed Choices for Governor

New Scorecard shows where Virginia must improve in serving older adults

By Ginger Thompson, JUN 14, 2017

RICHMOND _ Virginia ranks 22nd out of 50 states and the District of Columbia overall when it comes to meeting the long-term care needs of older residents and people with disabilities, but AARP warns more must be done, at an accelerated pace, to meet changing demographic demands.

AARP Livable Communities Arrives in Alexandria

By Jacob Nicholas, JUN 13, 2017

Alexandria residents are invited to a presentation on creating livable communities, Wednesday, June 21 at Beatley Central Library at 5005 Duke St., Alexandria, VA from 10 a.m. to noon. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m, and light refreshments will be served.

Choosing Healthy Habits for a Better Tomorrow - FREE Shredding Event

By Fallon Six, MAR 14, 2017

Central Virginia Cluster of The Links, Incorporated has spent the last year heightening awareness about the leading cause of death of older members of the African American community, diabetes and heart disease. This is why they’ve teamed up with AARP Virginia to offer the Voyage to Healthy Living.

AARP Virginia Launches Campaign to Protect Medicare

By Ginger Thompson, JAN 30, 2017

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AARP to Focus on Family Caregivers at January 24 Lobby Day

By Ginger Thompson, JAN 19, 2017

HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 680 WOULD ESTABLISH TASK FORCE TO STUDY ISSUE

AARP Helps Caregivers Relax With Breakfast

By Fallon Six, JAN 19, 2017

Over one million Virginians take on all the ultimate labor of love to be caregivers for their loved ones, which is why AARP wants to help make this big responsibility a little easier. So they are teaming up with the Arlington View and Nauck Community Area Churches to present a “Caregiver’s Breakfast.”