On January 9, the City of Alexandria will hold a Special Election in School Board District A. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., and voters are encouraged to be prepared. Here are eight important steps that Alexandria voters should take to ensure a smooth and successful Election Day.Firstly, registered voters in School Board District A have the option to vote early. The deadline to cast an early ballot in person is Saturday, January 6, at 5 p.m. Early voting hours are as follows: Friday, January 5, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday, January 6, also from 8 a.m. to...
In honor of National Mentoring Month, Alexandria's Mentorship Partnership (AMP) is hosting a series of events throughout January to recognize and celebrate the positive influence of mentoring relationships. The goal of these events is to empower individuals and foster lasting change within the Alexandria community.The festivities will commence on January 9, 2024, with two key events. The first is the City Council Proclamation & Mentoring Celebration, titled "Mentoring Matters." This event, taking place from 5-8 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, will feature engaging...
The Alexandria Fire Department (AFD) has successfully completed its intensive firefighting operations following a major fire at a commercial strip warehouse located at 4407 Wheeler Avenue.According to reports, the incident began as a fire alarm at 9:20 p.m. on Tuesday. However, the situation quickly escalated, with heavy flames observed through the roof of the building. Over 100 firefighters from AFD and surrounding jurisdictions were called in to support the fire attack activities.Throughout the night, firefighters worked tirelessly to address hot spots under the...
The City of Alexandria has revealed the preferred concept designs for the Mount Vernon Avenue North Complete Streets Project. These designs were carefully selected after extensive engagement with the local community and adjacent property owners to address mobility, safety, and access concerns along the corridor.The recommendations will now be presented to the City's Traffic and Parking Board for further consideration at a public hearing scheduled for January 22, 2024. The project aims to enhance safety at key intersections on Mount Vernon Avenue, in line with the 2021...