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News from June 2023

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Independence Day Holiday Schedule of Services for the City of Alexandria

By Central Nova News Report | Jun 30, 2023

City of Alexandria government offices will be closed on Tuesday, July 4, in observance of the Independence Day holiday.

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Fire Department Reminds Community that Fireworks are Dangerous and Illegal in the City of Alexandria

By Central Nova News Report | Jun 30, 2023

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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Beyer Applauds Grant From Bipartisan Infrastructure Law To Put Clean Buses On The Road In Alexandria

By Central Nova News Report | Jun 29, 2023

Rep. Don Beyer on June 27 applauded news that the City of Alexandria has received a grant of nearly $24 million from the Biden-Harris Administration’s infrastructure law to put cleaner buses on the road and improve transit service.

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General Registrar for the City of Alexandria Unanimously Reappointed

By Central Nova News Report | Jun 29, 2023

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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Registration Open for the City of Alexandria’s Youth Leadership Conference

By Central Nova News Report | Jun 29, 2023

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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Senators Warren, Carper, Representatives Sherman, Porter and Beyer Lead 99-Member Coalition to Applaud IRS Announcement of New Free Tax Filing Tool

By Central Nova News Report | Jun 28, 2023

United States Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass) and Tom Carper (D-Del.), alongside Representatives Brad Sherman (D-Calif.), Katie Porter (D-Calif.) and Don Beyer (D-Va.), led a coalition of 99 Democratic lawmakers in sending a letter to Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Commissioner Daniel Werfel and Deputy Treasury Secretary Adewale Adeyemo, applauding the IRS’ announcement of a pilot of a free tax filing tool next year.

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City of Alexandria Holds Annual USA & City Birthday Celebration July 8

By Central Nova News Report | Jun 28, 2023

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

By Central Nova News Report | Jun 28, 2023

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

By Central Nova News Report | Jun 28, 2023

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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Deputy City Manager Debra Collins to Retire

By Central Nova News Report | Jun 27, 2023

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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City of Alexandria and DASH to Expand Zero-Emission Bus Fleet and High-Frequency Bus Service

By Central Nova News Report | Jun 27, 2023

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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Alexandria West Planning Meeting (Hybrid)

By Central Nova News Report | Jun 26, 2023

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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Central Nova News area weekly mass times

By Central Nova News | Jun 24, 2023

The following parishes in the Central Nova News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Alexandria Archaeology Museum Launches New Permanent Exhibit

By Central Nova News Report | Jun 24, 2023

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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Beyer, Kaine, Regional Representatives Introduce Bicameral Legislation To Redesignate Arlington House

By Central Nova News Report | Jun 23, 2023

Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA) and Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA) on June 22 announced the introduction of bicameral legislation to redesignate the National Historic Site known as “Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial” to its original name “Arlington House.”

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Wren Williams: 'I am thankful Southside and Southwest Virginia put their confidence in us'

By Central Nova News Report | Jun 22, 2023

Wren Williams is one of seven candidates endorsed by the American Federation for Children to win a primary on June 20 for a statewide seat in Virginia. He will run for a seat to represent District 47 on the Nov. 7 ballot.

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Transportation Commission Meeting - June 21

By Central Nova News Report | Jun 21, 2023

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

By Central Nova News Report | Jun 17, 2023

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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Central Nova News area weekly mass times

By Central Nova News | Jun 17, 2023

The following parishes in the Central Nova News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Juneteenth Holiday Schedule of Services for the City of Alexandria

By Central Nova News Report | Jun 16, 2023

City of Alexandria government offices will be closed on Monday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth.