City Hosts Open House and Virtual Information Session on Metro Closure
On May 22, the City will host an open house and a virtual information session to help residents, visitors, and businesses plan for Metro’s closure of all stations south of the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Station from May 25 to September 8, as part of its Platform Improvement Project.
Make a Plan: Metro Platform Improvement Project
Beginning Saturday, May 25, through Sunday, September 8, Metrorail will suspend service to all Alexandria stations for platform repairs. Find alternative travel options, get trip planning assistance and make a plan now to prepare for this closure.
Northern Virginia’s First Cidery to Open in Alexandria
Governor Ralph Northam today announced that Lost Boy Cider will invest more than $668,000 to renovate a nearly 6,000-square-foot warehouse space for a new hard cider production facility and tasting room.
Deadline to Register or Update Voter Registration is May 20
The deadline to register to vote in Virginia’s June 11 Democratic Party primary election is May 20. In Alexandria, all voters choose a nominee for Clerk of Circuit Court, and voters in the Hermitage, John Adams, William Ramsay and Southport precincts may choose a nominee for the Senate of Virginia...
Outdoor Pool Season Begins Saturday, May 25
Outdoor pool season begins on Saturday, May 25, at all three outdoor pool locations and the Potomac Yard Park Interactive Fountain. Outdoor pools will be open from 10 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. on Memorial Day, Independence Day and Labor Day.
Memorial Day Jazz Festival
The City will host the annual Memorial Day Jazz Festival on Monday, May 27, from 1 to 6 p.m. at Waterfront Park. The festival features a variety of talent and diverse styles of jazz throughout the day. Admission is free.
Health Department Responds to U.S. Measles Outbreak
The Alexandria Health Department is closely monitoring the outbreak of measles in neighboring states and assisting local healthcare providers in protecting residents. As of May 10, there have been no confirmed cases in Virginia.
2020 Census Complete Count Committee Seeks Volunteers
The City is seeking residents to assist the 2020 Census Complete Count Committee with Census-related events and activities.
City Celebrates Historic Preservation Month
In May, The City will celebrate National Historic Preservation Month with a series of events highlighting historic preservation efforts.
Join the Pothole Patrol!
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.