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Alexandria’s First Half Real Estate Tax Bills Mailed May 14

Sat, 18 May 2013 14:55:53 GMT

The City of Alexandria has mailed bills for the first half 2013 real estate tax and refuse fee to all property owners and/or mortgage companies.

Alexandria Park and Recreation Commission Seeks Nominations for the 2013 CIVIC Awards

Wed, 15 May 2013 21:19:57 GMT

The Alexandria Park and Recreation Commission is seeking nominations for the 2013 CIVIC Awards. The annual awards program recognizes the unsung volunteer efforts of Alexandrians who are involved in their communities and who have provided a valuable service to Alexandria in meeting recreation, park, or cultural needs.

City of Alexandria Holds 11th Annual Memorial Day Ceremony to Honor 67 Alexandrians KIA MIA in the Vietnam War

Wed, 15 May 2013 21:03:12 GMT

The “Friends of Captain Rocky Versace” invite the public to the 11th Annual Memorial Day Ceremony at the Captain Rocky Versace Plaza and Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 27 at the Mount Vernon Recreation Center at 2701 Commonwealth Ave.

City of Alexandria Recognizes Upcoming CAN Parade of Homes

Tue, 14 May 2013 19:24:13 GMT

Alexandria Mayor William D. Euille has presented a proclamation recognizing the Washington DC region’s first-ever regional “parade” of affordable communities on Saturday, May 18. An initiative of the Communications Action Network (CAN), the CAN Parade of Homes will feature 17 communities throughout the District of Columbia, Northern Virginia and suburban Maryland.

Closing of Chinquapin Park Recreation Center Delayed to June 17

Tue, 14 May 2013 12:38:19 GMT

The Chinquapin Park Recreation Center will close for day-to-day operations on Monday, June 17, to facilitate facility improvements. Staff continues to develop alternatives in providing programs and activities to minimize inconvenience to the community.

Draft Plans for the City’s Six Large Parks Now Available for Review

Mon, 13 May 2013 19:58:02 GMT

Over the past nine months, over 585 Alexandria residents provided feedback on the City’s large parks, including Four Mile Run Park, Simpson Park, Chinquapin Park, Holmes Run Park System, Hensley Park, and Brenman/Boothe Parks. Park Planning staff has used the feedback develop draft plans for each Park.

City Hosts 36th Annual Memorial Day Jazz Festival

Mon, 13 May 2013 15:43:13 GMT

The City of Alexandria will host the 36th Annual Memorial Day Jazz Festival on Monday, May 27, from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Waterfront Park, 1A Prince St. In case of inclement weather, the festival will be relocated to the Lee Center’s Kauffman Auditorium, 1108 Jefferson St. Admission is free.

City of Alexandria Sport League Cancellation Number Experiencing Technical Difficulties – Cancellation Information Contained Herein for Saturday, May 11

Sat, 11 May 2013 15:05:41 GMT

City of Alexandria Sport League Cancellation Number Experiencing Technical Difficulties – Cancellation Information Contained Herein for Saturday, May 11

UPDATE: Victim of Fatal Pedestrian Crash Identified

Fri, 10 May 2013 17:15:44 GMT

UPDATE Victim of Fatal Pedestrian Crash Identified The four year old victim of the fatal pedestrian accident has been identified as Jacob Choi. The crash is still under investigation. Alexandria Police Investigate Fatal Pedestrian Crash on Stevenson Avenue Alexandria

Public Invited to Attend Information Meeting about Montgomery Park Improvements

Thu, 09 May 2013 02:00:27 GMT

The public is invited to attend an information meeting to learn about upcoming improvements at Montgomery Park. The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, May 22 at 7 p.m. and will be held on-site at the Montgomery Park gazebo, 901 N. Royal St.. The meeting will be hled rain or shine.

MEDIA ADVISORY: Statement from Alexandria Mayor William D. Euille Regarding the Proposed Norfolk Southern Ethanol Transloading Facility Operations Increase

Tue, 07 May 2013 21:25:15 GMT

Statement from Alexandria Mayor William D. Euille Regarding the Proposed Norfolk Southern Ethanol Transloading Facility Operations Increase

Alexandria City Council Adopts $624.8M Fiscal Year 2014 Budget

Mon, 06 May 2013 01:23:40 GMT

On May 6, the Alexandria City Council voted unanimously to pass a $624.8M budget for Fiscal Year 2014. The budget includes a 4 cent property tax increase and a 25-cent car tax increase. It also includes funding for current and future infrastructure, transportation, an increased transfer to ACPS, and keeping Warwick pool open.

Alexandria Sheriff’s Office Wins First Place, Best Dressed at Regional Honor Guard Competition

Mon, 06 May 2013 20:17:24 GMT

The Alexandria Sheriff’s Office Honor Guard took top honors at the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments annual honor guard competition on Saturday, May 4. The team finished in first place in the drill competition and was also named best dressed.

Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities to Gather Public Input on Draft Plans for the City’s Six Large Parks

Sat, 04 May 2013 01:58:48 GMT

Over the past nine months, over 535 Alexandria residents provided feedback on the City’s large parks, including Four Mile Run Park, Simpson Park, Chinquapin Park, Holmes Run Park System, Hensley Park, and Brenman/Boothe Parks. Park Planning staff has used the feedback develop draft plans for each Park.

Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities Launches Enhanced Tree Maintenance Program

Sat, 04 May 2013 01:43:55 GMT

For the next few months, residents will see increased activity along many City streets associated with the implementation of the City’s Urban Forestry Master Plan.

Alexandria Police Investigate Fatal Pedestrian Crash on Stevenson Avenue

Sat, 04 May 2013 17:48:02 GMT

Alexandria Police Investigate Fatal Pedestrian Crash on Stevenson AvenueAlexandria Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that resulted in the death of a 4 year old boy. The incident occurred at approximately 11 05 a.m. on Saturday, May 4 in

City of Alexandria Announces 2013 Spring & Summer Concert Series

Fri, 03 May 2013 19:40:47 GMT

The City of Alexandria is pleased to announce the opening of the 2013 Spring & Summer Concert Season on Tuesday, May 21 at Market Square, 301 King St. featuring the St. Rita’s, St. Francis of Assisi and Linton Hall combined school bands at 12:15 pm.

Release of Potomac Yard Metrorail Station Draft Environmental Impact Statement Rescheduled for Fall 2013

Fri, 03 May 2013 19:03:41 GMT

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, City of Alexandria, Federal Transit Administration and National Park Service have been collaborating on an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The purpose of the EIS is to determine if a Metrorail station should be built in Potomac Yard, and if so, where that station should be located.