City Partners with Region to Improve Recyclability of Glass
The City and its neighbors have announced a new strategic partnership to recover and recycle glass in an effort to divert material from the landfill to a true recycling facility.
City Continues Efforts to Plan for Metro Summer Platform Work
The City continues to prepare for Metro’s Platform Improvement Project with the finalization of a Mitigation Plan, traffic engineering improvements, changes to HOV restrictions on Washington St., and more.
Provide Input on Budget Proposals by Members of City Council
The City of Alexandria is seeking community input on proposals by members of Alexandria City Council for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 Budget.
Celebrate Earth Day in Alexandria
The City will host the annual Alexandria Earth Day Celebration on Saturday, April 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Lenny Harris Memorial Fields at Braddock Park. Admission is free, and food and beverages will be available for purchase.
Don Hayes Selected as Assistant Police Chief
Alexandria Police Chief Michael L. Brown has announced the selection of Captain Don Hayes as Assistant Chief of Police for Operations, effective April 20. Hayes is a 38-year veteran of the Police Department.
City Hosts Days of Remembrance Ceremony
The City will observe the Days of Remembrance (“Yom HaShoah”) for the victims of the Holocaust, at noon on Thursday, May 2, in Market Square. City Council hosts the annual ceremony in commemoration of the national Days of Remembrance, this year April 28-May 4.
City Hosts RecFest: An Explosion of Fun for All Ages
The annual RecFest event will be held on Saturday, May 4, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Armistead L. Boothe Park. RecFest is a day of fun for the whole family, with activities representing the City’s fitness, sports, enrichment, arts, nature, out of school time, and summer camp programs.
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.
Solarize Alexandria Campaign Returns to Alexandria
Solarize Alexandria, a program that makes it easier and more affordable for residents to install solar power systems on Alexandria properties, will hold its fifth annual campaign through June 14.
Champions of Children Award Nominations
Do you know someone who is instrumental in supporting children and families in Alexandria? Nominate them for a Champions of Children Award! Nominations are due April 26.
Alexandria Celebrates Building Safety Month
Alexandria Library Hosts Open House for Newcomers
The Alexandria Library is hosting an open house for Alexandria’s newest residents on Sunday, April 28. Meet with City departments and representatives from local organizations to learn about services and programs.