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. 

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.

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.

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.

The City will host the annual D-Day Commemoration on Saturday, June 1, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Waterfront Park. The event will feature a variety of activities for the whole family that pay tribute to U.S. military history and celebrate American and French cultures. Admission is free.

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.

The City is seeking residents to assist the 2020 Census Complete Count Committee with Census-related events and activities.

In May, The City will celebrate National Historic Preservation Month with a series of events highlighting historic preservation efforts.

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.