City of Alexandria
Recent News About City of Alexandria
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Winter storm warnings issued for Washington Metro area this weekend
The National Weather Service has issued a warning for severe winter weather conditions expected on Friday, January 3, during the early evening hours.
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Winter storm watch issued for Alexandria with significant snowfall expected
The City of Alexandria is currently under a Winter Storm Watch, which is expected to last from late Sunday through late Monday.
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Poetry contest seeks entries for DASH buses in Alexandria
The City of Alexandria's Office of the Arts and the Alexandria Transit Company are inviting submissions for the "DASHing Words in Motion" poetry contest.
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Alexandria prepares for diverse cultural events in early 2025
As the year comes to a close, Historic Alexandria extends gratitude to its supporters and looks forward to new opportunities in 2025.
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Alexandria seeks new Poet Laureate to promote literary arts
The City of Alexandria's Office of the Arts is seeking a Poet Laureate to enhance the appreciation of poetry and promote literacy through this art form.
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Shooting incident on Roanoke Avenue under active investigation by Alexandria Police
This morning, at around 9:05 a.m., Alexandria Police responded to an incident on the 5400 block of Roanoke Avenue.
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Temporary closures on Duke Street ramps start December 30
Starting December 30, 2024, and continuing through August 1, 2025, the ramps connecting eastbound Duke Street to Van Dorn Street and Van Dorn Street to eastbound Duke Street will be closed.
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Planning commission releases final docket ahead of January public hearing
The final 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 police arrest suspect in Wythe Street shooting
At approximately 8:06 p.m. last night, Alexandria Police responded to a report of a shooting inside a building on the 300 block of Wythe Street.
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Historic Alexandria hosts events honoring history through tours, exhibitions, concerts
The Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum is hosting an Outlandish Tour from January 26 to February 9.
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Alexandria police chief invites community for discussions on public safety
Alexandria Police Chief Tarrick McGuire is set to engage with the community through a series of in-person conversations aimed at gathering input and feedback on public safety and the operations of the Alexandria Police Department (APD).
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Alexandria announces open houses for upcoming sewer projects
The City of Alexandria is set to hold two pre-construction open houses concerning upcoming sanitary sewer construction projects.
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Alexandria seeks resident input on Market Square renovation
The city of Alexandria is inviting residents to participate in the third engagement series for the Market Square renovation project.
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Police address altercations at Alexandria City High School
At approximately noon on December 18, 2024, two School Resource Officers from the Alexandria Police Department responded to reports of multiple physical altercations at Alexandria City High School.
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Alexandria Health Department shares tips for preventing seasonal illnesses
Over the coming weeks, residents of Alexandria will gather for winter activities with neighbors, friends, and family.
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Alexandria announces holiday schedule changes for public services
All government offices in the City of Alexandria will close on December 24 and 25 for Christmas, and again on January 1, 2025, for New Year's Day.
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Alexandria's ARISE pilot shows positive results after first year
The City of Alexandria's ARISE Guaranteed Income Pilot has shown promising results after its first year, according to Dr. AshLee Smith Playfair from Abt Global.
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Alexandria museums offer holiday events celebrating history
The Alexandria History Museum at The Lyceum will remain open until 9 p.m. on December 19, offering guests the opportunity to explore exhibits and complete holiday shopping.
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Alexandria launches pilot walk-only zone on King Street
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.