Celebrate Annual USA & City Birthday Celebration In-Person Or Virtually On July 10 In City Of Alexandria

Please leave pets at home and be mindful of your neighbors by refraining from smoking at this event.

Unemployment Rate Decreases In West End Alexandria Area: Feds

The unemployment rate in Alexandria is lower than the Virginia average.

July 6 Alexandria City Council Meeting Being Held In-Person And Electronically

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Alexandria City Council Approves Development Agreements To Transform Landmark Mall Site

The 52-acre Landmark site is one of the most desirable large-scale underdeveloped locations remaining inside the Capital Beltway.

Alexandria City Council Approves Allocation Plan For First Half Of American Rescue Plan Act Funding

The proposed plan was developed to ensure that projects reflect the community’s priorities.

City Of Alexandria Provides Building Safety Information

It's in response to questions from the public regarding building safety in the days after the collapse of the high-rise condominium in Fla.

City Of Alexandria Provides COVID-19 Updates; Waterfront Street Closure For Holiday Weekend; Updated Mask Requirements For K-12 Settings

Help end the pandemic by wearing a mask over both your nose and mouth, washing your hands frequently, and getting vaccinated.

Contrabands And Freedmen Cemetery Memorial Dedicated As New Site To African-American Civil Rights Network

On June 28, Alexandria's Contrabands and Freedmen Cemetery Memorial became one of the newest sites listed by the National Park Service.

Alexandria Police Department Investigates Shooting In The West End

On July 3 approximately 11:45 p.m., Alexandria police officers responded to a call for service on the report of a shooting, the report says.

City Of Alexandria Provides COVID-19 Updates; Eviction Moratorium Extended; Safer Summer Activities; Mental Health Toll

Help end the pandemic by wearing a mask over both your nose and mouth, washing your hands frequently, and getting vaccinated.

Alexandria Fire Department Reminder That Fireworks Are Dangerous And Illegal

The fire department reminds those who visit, live and work in Alexandria that it is illegal to possess, sell, store or use fireworks.

City Of Alexandria Announces Schedule Of Services For Week Of Independence Day, July 4

All City of Alexandria government offices will be closed Monday, July 5, in observance of Independence Day.

City Of Alexandria Offers Cooling Centers In Response To Hazardous Heat Forecast

The City of Alexandria is offering cooling centers to community members throughout the summer.

King Street Trolley Resumes Service On Monday, July 5

DASH and the City of Alexandria announce that operation of the King Street Trolley will resume on Monday, July 5.

City Of Alexandria To Hold Annual USA & City Birthday Celebration On July 10

The City of Alexandria will celebrate its 272nd and the USA's 245th birthday on Saturday, July 10.

Alexandria Police Department Peacefully Resolves Barricade Incident On Kenmore Avenue

Attempts to serve a warrant led to the barricade incident, police said.

CDC Moratorium On Resident Eviction Extended To July 31; Renters, Landlords Urged To Access Assistance Now To Prevent Evictions

Renters can also access a number of other supports and resources, the report indicates.

City Of Alexandria Provides COVID-19 Updates; Participate In Summer Youth Activities Safely; Curative Testing Hours, Expanded Services

Help end the pandemic by wearing a mask over both your nose and mouth, washing your hands frequently, and getting vaccinated.

Alexandria Health Department And Partnership For A Healthier Alexandria Release Community Health Improvement Plan 2025

The Alexandria Health Department (AHD) and the Partnership for a Healthier Alexandria (Partnership) recently released the plan.

DCHS Initiates New Dental, Vision And Hearing Aid Program

The Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) has initiated a new Dental, Vision and Hearing Aid Program to help City residents.

Seventeen Indicted In Racketeering/Murder Investigation

The Alexandria Commonwealth's Attorney's Office announced that 17 people have been directly indicted by a Grand Jury and arrested.

Alexandria On Verge Of Meeting Biden's Coronavirus Vaccine Goal

This is how the West End Alexandria area compares to Virginia and the nation for coronavirus vaccinations.

DCHS Hosting Free Sessions To Help Resident Sign Up For Child Tax Credit

The sessions are expected to be offered June 26 and July 10.

Alexandria City Manager Mark Jinks Announces Retirement

Alexandria City Manager Mark Jinks announced his plan to retire by the end of 2021 to the City Council, at its Legislative Meeting.

City Of Alexandria Provides COVID-19 Updates; Child Care And Extended Pharmacy Hours Support Vaccination; Delta Variant Highlights

Help end the pandemic by wearing a mask over both your nose and mouth, washing your hands frequently, and getting vaccinated.

City Urges Renters, Landlords To Access Rent Relief Assistance As CDC Moratorium Scheduled To Expire June 30, W. Alexandria

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) moratorium on residential evictions is scheduled to expire on June 30.

City Of Alexandria Completes New Station 203

With a ribbon cutting ceremony this morning, the City of Alexandria celebrated the completion of the replacement project for Station 203.

Alexandria Police Department Investigates String Of Overnight Thefts From Vehicles In The West End

More than 60 vehicles were broken into, police said.

City Of Alexandria Announces Schedule Of Services For The Observance Of Juneteenth Day 2021

City of Alexandria government offices, libraries and some recreation centers will be closed Friday, June 18 in observance of Juneteenth.

City Of Alexandria Supports World Refugee Day, Encourages Participation In Local Events, Global Campaign

The City of Alexandria encourages residents and businesses to show their solidarity with refugees on World Refugee Day, June 20.

DCHS Offers Residents Child Care Guidelines, Opportunities For Financial Assistance And Tips For Finding Childcare

The school year ends, summer begins, and the department reminds parents and caregivers to review child supervision guidelines.

Alexandria City Council To Hold Public Hearing On American Rescue Plan Act Funding Uses

On June 19, the Alexandria City Council will hold a virtual public hearing on potential uses of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding.

City Of Alexandria Provides COVID-19 Updates; Vaccines Reduce Risk; Updated Guidelines For City Facilities; Rare Vaccine Side Effects

Help end the pandemic by wearing a mask over both your nose and mouth, washing your hands frequently, and getting vaccinated.

City Of Alexandria Seeks Input To Set “Duke Street In Motion”

The City of Alexandria announces the start of “Duke Street In Motion,” an 18-month planning and design study.

City Of Alexandria Provides COVID-19 Updates; AHD Vaccine Clinic Update; Weekly Vaccine Updates

Help end the pandemic by wearing a mask over both your nose and mouth, washing your hands frequently, and getting vaccinated.

Alexandria Police Department Investigates Incident Involving Pride Flags In Market Square; Seeks Help From The Public

Several Pride flags were removed and thrown into a fountain, police said.

Alexandria 2021 First Half Real Estate Tax Bills Due June 15

Alexandria reminds taxpayers these payments are for the first half 2021 real estate tax, refuse fee and stormwater utility fees, others.

Don Hayes Appointed Acting Alexandria Police Chief

City Manager Mark B. Jinks has announced the appointment of Assistant Chief Don Hayes as Acting Chief of Police for the City of Alexandria.

Park & Recreation Commission To Hold A Public Hearing On The Joseph Hensley Park Renovation Design And Citywide Park Plan Amendment

The public hearing in Alexandria is slated for June 17, the report indicates.

City Of Alexandria To Establish Nominating Committee For Collective Bargaining Labor Relations Administrator

The Alexandria City Council voted unanimously to adopt a Public Employee Collective Bargaining Ordinance.