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Central Nova News area weekly mass times

By Central Nova News | May 18, 2024

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

Rep. Beyer votes to count illegal aliens towards seats in Congress

By Central Nova News | May 17, 2024

U.S. Rep. Donald Beyer, Jr. (D-VA) was joined by 201 other House Democrats in unanimously voting against the Equal Representation Act, which would prevent the inclusion of illegal aliens in the count for seats in the Electoral College.

3.1% of Alexandria city residents considered unemployed in 2021

By Central Nova News | May 17, 2024

The unemployment rate in Alexandria city hit 3.1% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021.

Alexandria announces street maintenance schedule for May 20-26

By Central Nova News | May 17, 2024

The City of Alexandria's Department of Transportation and Environmental Services is undertaking street maintenance projects from May 20 to May 26.

Alexandria supports small businesses with new resiliency grant

By Central Nova News | May 17, 2024

The City of Alexandria has announced its contribution to the 2024 Small Business Resiliency (SBR) Grant program, which aims to support local small businesses with financial assistance.

Alexandria residents invited to share experiences with extreme heat

By Central Nova News | May 17, 2024

The City of Alexandria is working with George Mason University on a study focusing on extreme heat and its impact on public health in the area.

Alexandria opens nominations for beautification awards amid city’s anniversary

By Central Nova News | May 15, 2024

The Alexandria Beautification Commission has opened nominations for the 2024 Beautification Awards, coinciding with the city's 275th birthday celebrations.

Eastbound Duke Street detour scheduled for May 22 due to crane activity

By Central Nova News | May 15, 2024

On Wednesday, May 22, eastbound travel lanes on Duke Street between Holland Lane and Daingerfield Road will be closed from 9 p.m. until Thursday, May 23 at 3 a.m. This closure is due to planned crane activity on the rooftop of 1630 Duke Street and...

Alexandria opens summer recreation program registration

By Central Nova News | May 14, 2024

Registration for the City of Alexandria's Summer Recreation Program begins on Wednesday, May 15.

Alexandria invites public input on police chief selection

By Central Nova News | May 13, 2024

The City of Alexandria is seeking community input for the selection of a new police chief.

Alexandria announces street maintenance plans for May 13 through May 19

By Central Nova News | May 13, 2024

The City of Alexandria's Department of Transportation and Environmental Services is in charge of maintaining and repairing sidewalks, alleys, and over 561 lane miles of road.

City of Alexandria encourages participation in National Bike to Work Day

By Central Nova News | May 13, 2024

The City of Alexandria is inviting its community to join the National Bike to Work Day on Friday, May 17.

Which former Central Nova News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon May 13?

By Central Nova News | May 12, 2024

This former Central Nova News area high school standout will be in action in the week starting Mon May 13.

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Central Nova News area weekly mass times

By Central Nova News | May 11, 2024

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

Transportation Commission meeting set for May with public comments invited

By Central Nova News | May 10, 2024

Docket materials have been released for the Transportation Commission meeting scheduled on May 15, 2024.

Nekisha Durrett selected for 2025 Site See public art installation

By Central Nova News | May 10, 2024

The City of Alexandria’s Office of the Arts has announced that Nekisha Durrett, an artist based in Washington, DC, will create a public art installation for the Site See series at Waterfront Park in Spring 2025.

Economic Opportunity Commission releases community needs assessment report

By Central Nova News | May 9, 2024

The Economic Opportunity Commission (EOC) and the Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) have published the Alexandria Community Needs Assessment report.

Alexandria invites public input on flood mitigation project

By Central Nova News | May 9, 2024

The City of Alexandria is hosting a community open house on May 22, 2024, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Leonard "Chick" Armstrong Recreation Center.