City Of Alexandria
Recent News About City Of Alexandria
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Fire Department Reminds Community that Fireworks are Dangerous and Illegal in the City of Alexandria
The Alexandria Fire Department is reminding those who visit, live and work in the City of Alexandria that it’s illegal to possess, sell, store, or use any fireworks within the city limits – including sparklers, novelty items, or any fireworks that can be otherwise legally purchased in neighboring jurisdictions.
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Registration Open for the City of Alexandria’s Youth Leadership Conference
The City of Alexandria invites high school students to register for the 10th Annual Youth Leadership Conference, to be held from August 8-10.
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General Registrar for the City of Alexandria Unanimously Reappointed
The Bipartisan Alexandria Electoral Board unanimously voted to reappoint Angie Maniglia-Turner as the General Registrar and Director of Elections for the City of Alexandria.
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City of Alexandria Holds Annual USA & City Birthday Celebration July 8
The City of Alexandria will celebrate its 274th and the USA’s 247th birthday on Saturday, July 8, at Oronoco Bay Park (100 Madison St.).
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City of Alexandria Scores Win for Virginia American Water Customers
In a case before the State Corporation Commission (SCC), City of Alexandria attorneys successfully objected to water rate overages by Virginia American Water Company (VAWC).
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City of Alexandria Prepares Residents for Severe Storms
The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for parts of Northern Virginia, including the City of Alexandria, on Monday, June 26 until 9 p.m.
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City of Alexandria and DASH to Expand Zero-Emission Bus Fleet and High-Frequency Bus Service
The City of Alexandria and the Alexandria Transit Company (DASH) have been awarded $38 million in grants to expand their zero-emission bus fleet and continue high-frequency bus service.
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Deputy City Manager Debra Collins to Retire
Alexandria City Manager James Parajon has announced that Deputy City Manager Debra Collins will retire on July 1 after serving the City of Alexandria for 19 years.
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Alexandria West Planning Meeting (Hybrid)
Please join us for the next Alexandria West Plan Community Meeting on Wednesday, June 28 at Ferdinand T. Day Elementary School, 1701 N Beauregard Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22311.
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Alexandria Archaeology Museum Launches New Permanent Exhibit
On June 9th, the Alexandria Archaeology Museum opened a new permanent archaeology exhibit called A Community Digs its Past: The Lee Street Site.
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Transportation Commission Meeting - June 21
Docket materials have been posted for the upcoming Transportation Commission meeting on Wednesday, June 21 at 7:00 p.m.
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City of Alexandria to Host a Build Your Own Rain Barrel Workshop
The City of Alexandria Transportation and Environmental Services (T&ES) Stormwater Management Division will host a Build Your Own Rain Barrel Workshop at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library (5005 Duke Street) on Saturday, July 8, from 2 – 4 p.m.
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City of Alexandria Ranks as Number 18 in Fortune Magazine’s 2023 Best Places to Live for Families
On Wednesday, June 14, Fortune Magazine ranked the City of Alexandria as number 18 in its Top 50 list of the 2023 Best Places to Live for Families.
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Juneteenth Holiday Schedule of Services for the City of Alexandria
City of Alexandria government offices will be closed on Monday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth.
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Community Meeting to Discuss the Redevelopment of Ladrey Senior Highrise
The Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority (ARHA) and its developer partners - Winn Companies and IBF Development - are hosting a hybrid community meeting on June 21, 2023; 6pm – 8pm to discuss the redevelopment of Ladrey Senior Highrise.
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City of Alexandria Hosts Hoops in Virginia Basketball Tournament for National HIV Testing Day
The City of Alexandria will host the Hoops in Virginia Basketball Tournament on Saturday, June 24 from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Charles Houston Recreation Center, 901 Wythe Street, Alexandria, VA 22314.
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Notice of Portside Festival Parking and Traffic Impacts, Transportation Options on June 16 and 17
This notice is to inform you of upcoming reserved parking, one block closure and multimodal transportation options related to the Portside in Old Town Summer Festival which returns Friday, June 16 and Saturday, June 17.
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Alexandria City Attorney Joanna C. Anderson Announces Retirement
Alexandria City Attorney Joanna C. Anderson announced her plan to retire by the end of 2023 to City Council at their Legislative Meeting this evening.
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Tenant Rights Seminar
The City of Alexandria Office of Housing is partnering with Legal Services of Northern Virginia (LSNV) to host a Tenant Rights Seminar on Saturday, June 24, 2023, from 11 am – 1 pm.
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City of Alexandria Announces Winners of the 2023 ACPD and Chamber of Commerce Awards
The City of Alexandria is pleased to announce the winners of the annual recognition awards presented by the Alexandria Commission on Persons with Disabilities (ACPD) in collaboration with the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce.