The City will host its annual “Tons of Trucks” event on Saturday, July 20, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Chinquapin Park (3210 King St.). Attendees of all ages are invited to explore and get behind the wheel of a fire engine, police car, dump truck and more. This event will occur rain or shine.

City Manager Mark Jinks has announced the appointment of Terry Suehr as director of the Department of Project Implementation, effective August 12.

The Alexandria City Council has adopted the Environmental Action Plan (EAP) 2040, an update to Eco-City Alexandria’s comprehensive roadmap for creating a thriving, sustainable community. This action followed City Council’s unanimous adoption of a Green Building Policy on June 22.

Learn more about your City government! Alexandria’s diverse Academy programs are accepting applications for fall 2019 sessions. Programs are designed to inform, engage, and educate the community about local government operations.

The Commonwealth Transportation Board has awarded more than $150 million to the City of Alexandria for City and Alexandria Transit Company (DASH) projects.

Attend the City Hall Visioning Study meeting on Wednesday, July 31, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., in the City Hall Sister Cities Conference Room 1101 (301 King St.) or provide input online. Learn about the City Hall Visioning Study and potential approaches to the City Hall renovation.

The City invites residents to participate in a public comment period for a water protection permit required to construct the Potomac Yard Metrorail Station. The public comment period, from June 14 to July 31, includes a public information session and public hearing on Tuesday, July 16, at 6 p.m.

The City is encouraging residents and businesses to help find and report potholes using Call.Click.Connect. The spring pothole blitz addresses the increase in potholes that occurs during the winter months, and the City has devoted additional resources to pothole repair this year.