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Alexandria tests walk-only zone on King Street starting November
The City of Alexandria's Department of Transportation & Environmental Services has announced the start of a pilot walk-only zone for the 200 block of King Street, set to begin on November 22, 2024.
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Alexandria Fire Department investigates commercial building fire
On Sunday, November 17, at 10:57 p.m., the Alexandria Fire Department responded to a fire at a commercial building located at 103 South Saint Asaph Street.
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Concert marks bicentennial of Lafayette's visit to Alexandria
A musical event commemorating the 200th anniversary of Marquis de Lafayette's visit to Alexandria will take place on Sunday, November 24.
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Planning Commission public hearing docket for January published
The preliminary docket for the Planning Commission Public Hearing scheduled for January 7, 2025, is now accessible on the City's Dockets and Webcasts page.
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Alexandria achieves perfect score on Human Rights Campaign's equality index
The City of Alexandria has achieved a perfect score for the fifth consecutive year in the Human Rights Campaign’s (HRC) annual Municipal Equality Index (MEI).
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Alexandria celebrates annual tree lighting with special winter trolley debut
The City of Alexandria is set to host its annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on Saturday, November 23, at 6 p.m. in Market Square.
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Alexandria issues rabies alert after positive test in local raccoon
The Alexandria Health Department has issued a rabies alert following the confirmation of a rabid raccoon near Chambliss Park.
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Police arrest two for Alexandria double shooting
Alexandria, VA - Alexandria Police have made arrests in connection with a double shooting incident that occurred at N. Fayette and Wythe Streets in late September.
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Alexandria presents waterfront flood mitigation plans at public events
The City of Alexandria is set to present updates on the Waterfront Flood Mitigation Project's pump station design through a series of public events in November.
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Alexandria hosts cider festival and historical events this week
The Alexandria Cider Festival is set to take place on Saturday, November 23, at the historic Lloyd House in Old Town Alexandria.
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Fire damages multiple businesses on S. Saint Asaph Street
On Sunday, November 17 at 10:57 p.m., the Alexandria Fire Department responded to a fire in a commercial building located at 103 South Saint Asaph Street.
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Arrest made in Holmes Run Dog Park attempted abduction case
The Alexandria Police Department has arrested a suspect in connection with an attempted abduction at Holmes Run Dog Park.
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Alexandria hosts cider festival during Virginia Cider Week
Celebrate Virginia Cider Week in Alexandria with a tasting festival at the historic Lloyd House on November 23, from 1 to 5 p.m. The event is hosted by the Office of Historic Alexandria in collaboration with the Virginia Association of Cider Makers.
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Community invited to shape Market Square's future through design feedback
Residents of Alexandria are invited to participate in shaping the future of Market Square by providing feedback on early design concepts.
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Upcoming cultural events in historic Alexandria feature lectures, music, tours
Patrick Mullins, an Associate Professor of History and Public History at Marquette University, will be presenting a lecture titled "The Great Commoner Dethroned: William Pitt's Rise and Fall (and Rise) in British and American Art" as part of the...
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Alexandria EPC meeting set for November 18 with virtual attendance option
The Alexandria Environmental Policy Commission (EPC) is scheduled to hold its regular meeting on Monday, November 18, at 7:30 p.m. The session will be conducted in City Hall Room 2000, with an option for virtual participation.
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Alexandria seeks public input for Sanger Avenue safety project
The City of Alexandria's Department of Transportation and Environmental Services is requesting community feedback on proposed safety enhancements for Sanger Avenue.
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Alexandria invites residents to discuss tax dollar allocation for parks and recreation
The City of Alexandria's Department of Recreation, Parks & Cultural Activities (RPCA) is inviting residents to participate in discussions about the allocation of tax dollars for recreation, parks, and cultural activities.
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Alexandria photo contest invites public votes before November 19 deadline
Starting in July, the public was invited to submit their best photographs capturing Alexandria from their perspective.
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Alexandria announces closures for Election Day and Veterans Day
All City of Alexandria government offices will be closed on Monday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day.