Alexandria
Recent News About Alexandria
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Alexandria celebrates Women's History Month with diverse events
The City of Alexandria is celebrating Women's History Month with a series of events and programs designed to honor the contributions of women who have shaped the city.
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Alexandria launches first Eco-City Newsletter highlighting sustainability efforts
The City of Alexandria has launched its first Eco-City Newsletter, providing residents with updates on environmental initiatives and events from January to March 2025.
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H-1B Insights: Employers classified under Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry file 183 petitions in Central Nova News publication area throughout 2024
In 2024, 183 H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry located within the Central Nova News publication area, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
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Historian Robert Colby to discuss Civil War slave trading at Alexandria museum
A lecture by historian Robert Colby is scheduled at the Alexandria History Museum at The Lyceum on Thursday, March 6, from 7 to 9 p.m. Colby, who serves as an Assistant Professor of History at the University of Mississippi, will present insights...
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Alexandria plans meetings on potential gas-powered leaf blower regulations
The City of Alexandria is organizing two hybrid community meetings to discuss the potential regulation of gas-powered leaf blowers.
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City Hall invites community input through new renovation project survey
City Hall has launched the Series #4 online survey, inviting public participation to help shape the ongoing City Hall and Market Square Renovation Project.
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Alexandria releases planning commission preliminary docket for April public hearing
The City of Alexandria has published the Preliminary Docket for the Planning Commission Public Hearing scheduled for Tuesday, April 1.
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City of Alexandria to unveil sign marking school integration history
The City of Alexandria will unveil a new historic interpretation sign on March 8, 2025, at the Minnie Howard Campus of Alexandria City High School.
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Alexandria Archaeological Commission celebrates five decades of historical preservation
The Alexandria Archaeological Commission (AAC) recently marked its 50th anniversary with a proclamation from Mayor Alyia Gaskins and the City Council of Alexandria, Virginia.
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Alexandria police investigate fatal shooting on Seminary Road
Alexandria, VA - Alexandria Police responded to a report of an unresponsive man at the 5000 block of Seminary Road today around 11:15 a.m. Upon arrival, they discovered an adult male deceased inside an apartment with what appeared to be a gunshot...
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Alexandria City Manager presents proposed FY 2026 budget focusing on community priorities
City Manager James Parajon presented the proposed operating and capital budget for Fiscal Year 2026 to the Alexandria City Council on February 25, 2025.
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Historic exhibitions and events scheduled across Alexandria
The Martin Luther King Jr.
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H-1B Insights: Employers classified under Manufacturing industry file 57 petitions in Central Nova News publication area throughout 2024
Employers classified under the Manufacturing industry based in the Central Nova News publication area submitted 57 H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
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Alexandria announces final docket for March planning commission public hearing
The City of Alexandria has released the final docket for the Planning Commission Public Hearing scheduled for March 4, 2025.
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Traffic and Parking Board announces public hearing scheduled for February
The Traffic and Parking Board is set to conduct its next public hearing on Monday, February 24, at 7 p.m. The docket materials for the meeting have been made available.
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Vive Lafayette Wine Challenge celebrates history with France vs Virginia wine tasting
The Vive Lafayette Wine Challenge is set to take place on Friday, February 21, from 7-9:30 p.m. at Gadsby’s Tavern Museum in Alexandria.
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Commonwealth flood mitigation meeting goes virtual for February 19
The City of Alexandria is set to conduct a public meeting regarding the Commonwealth, Ashby, Glebe Flood Mitigation Project.
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Murray-Dick-Fawcett House plan presentation set for February
The Office of Historic Alexandria, in collaboration with Glavé & Holmes Architecture, will host the final presentation of the Murray-Dick-Fawcett House Comprehensive Plan on February 24.
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Winter weather advisory issued for Alexandria; hazardous road conditions expected
Light snow has begun to accumulate in the City of Alexandria today, Wednesday, February 19.
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Burst pipe closes Alexandria City Hall; other facilities remain open
A burst heating pipe has led to the closure of Alexandria City Hall on Wednesday, February 19.