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Douglass Cemetery Drainage and Preservation Updates-Dec. 5

By Central Nova News Report | Nov 29, 2023

Douglass Cemetery, located at 1421 Wilkes Street, has several preservation issues, including flooding and drainage problems.

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Quarterly West End Pre-Construction Meeting (Virtual)

By Central Nova News Report | Nov 28, 2023

Development Division staff from the Department of Planning & Zoning will host a virtual community meeting on Wednesday, December 13 at 6 p.m. to provide an update on the Landmark Mall Redevelopment/WestEnd Alexandria and Edgewood Towns (6336 Stevenson Avenue).

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APD Crash Team investigates driver in vehicle who hit a woman on North Ripley Street

By Central Nova News Report | Nov 28, 2023

A driver hit a pedestrian woman causing her life-threatening injuries last night. At approximately 6:20 p.m., Alexandria Police responded to the report of a pedestrian being struck by a vehicle in the 100 block of North Ripley Street.

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City of Alexandria Updates Flood Mitigation Grant Program

By Central Nova News Report | Nov 27, 2023

Effective October 24, 2023, the City of Alexandria updated the Flood Mitigation Grant Program to open eligibility to all property owners by removing the requirement to show past flooding.

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Fort Ward Park Playground Community Engagement Scheduled for December

By Central Nova News Report | Nov 22, 2023

City of Alexandria community members are invited to attend upcoming meetings to receive updates on the Fort Ward Park Playground relocation as determined through community and stakeholder engagement that began in 2022.

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APD Assists Fairfax County Police in Apprehension of Suspect Driving Stolen Vehicle Outside Ramsay Elementary School

By Central Nova News Report | Nov 21, 2023

This afternoon the Alexandria Police Department was alerted by Fairfax County Police that a man suspected of driving a stolen vehicle was entering the City of Alexandria.

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City of Alexandria to Host National Stormwater Day Cleanup Event

By Central Nova News Report | Nov 21, 2023

The City of Alexandria Department of Transportation and Environmental Services Stormwater Management Division is inviting the public to a stream clean up event of Historic Holmes Run on Saturday, December 2 from 9 to 11 a.m.

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S&P and Moody’s Confirm Robust and Stable Economic Prospects for the City of Alexandria

By Central Nova News Report | Nov 20, 2023

S&P Global Ratings and Moody’s Investors Service have reaffirmed the City of Alexandria’s top bond ratings of ‘AAA’ and ‘aaa,’ respectively, helping the City achieve competitive, low interest rates.

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Local Rental Subsidy Program Study Community Meeting

By Central Nova News Report | Nov 16, 2023

The Office of Housing is hosting a virtual community meeting on Monday, December 4, to solicit input for a study that is examining how a local rental subsidy program could be designed, structured, and operated in the city.

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City Market Square Garage to Undergo Repairs

By Central Nova News Report | Nov 14, 2023

The City of Alexandria will be completing repairs on the Market Square Parking Garage (108 N. Fairfax St.) starting Monday, November 13, through Friday, November 24.

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City’s Federal Rating Secures Flood Insurance Policy Discount for Residents

By Central Nova News Report | Nov 14, 2023

The City of Alexandria’s flood mitigation efforts received a Class 6 rating from the National Flood Insurance Community Rating System (CRS), securing a discount on flood insurance policies for City residents.

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City of Alexandria's 2023 Tree Lighting Ceremony Scheduled for Saturday, November 18

By Central Nova News Report | Nov 13, 2023

The City of Alexandria invites the community to join Mayor Justin Wilson and a host of holiday friends at the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on Saturday, November 18, at 6 p.m. in Market Square (301 King St.).

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Make a Difference! Help Improve Transportation with the AlexMoves Survey

By Central Nova News Report | Nov 9, 2023

The City is working with the polling and research firm Polco on the AlexMoves travel survey to gain insight into how Alexandrians get around.

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City of Alexandria Solicits Input on Recycling from Apartment and Condominium Residents

By Central Nova News Report | Nov 8, 2023

The City of Alexandria is seeking input on the recycling practices of residents living in apartments and condominiums.

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City of Alexandria’s ACRP Receives Alexandria NAACP Service Award

By Central Nova News Report | Nov 7, 2023

The City of Alexandria is proud to announce that the Alexandria Community Remembrance Project (ACRP) was honored with a Service Award from the Alexandria branch of the NAACP.

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City of Alexandria Reaches Settlement with Potomac Riverkeeper Network

By Central Nova News Report | Nov 6, 2023

The City of Alexandria, in partnership with the Potomac Riverkeeper Network (PRKN), has reached a settlement to remediate the remnants of coal tar contamination that occurred as part of the operation of the Alexandria Town Gas manufacturing gas plant from the late 1800s through the mid-1900s, located near the corner of North Lee Street and Oronoco Street. 

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Old Town North Urban Design Advisory Committee Walking Tour

By Central Nova News Report | Nov 1, 2023

The Urban Design Advisory Committee (UDAC) serving Old Town North will meet for its annual walking tour of Old Town North on Wednesday, November 8, at 9 a.m. in the public area outside of St. Elmo’s Coffee Pub – Old Town North (529 Montgomery Street).

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Hamilton’s BFF & Frenemies Specialty Tour at Gadsby’s Tavern Museum Discover the room(s) where it happened!

By Central Nova News Report | Oct 31, 2023

Back by popular demand, this is your chance to explore Gadsby’s Tavern Museum through the lens of the musical Hamilton in a reprise of our sold-out summer series.

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Alexandria Health Department Encourages Residents to Join ALX Breathes for Asthma/COPD

By Central Nova News Report | Oct 31, 2023

Alexandria Health Department (AHD) encourages eligible residents to enroll in ALX Breathes, a free, one-on-one program that helps tenants and homeowners with asthma or COPD breathe easier at home.

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Statement: Response to Potentially Offensive Materials in Police Cruiser

By Central Nova News Report | Oct 23, 2023

"The City of Alexandria Police Department and City leadership are aware of an officer’s cruiser that contained potentially offensive materials.