Alexandria Winter Restaurant Week
Alexandria Winter Restaurant Week begins January 18-27, and will showcase the inventiveness of local chefs from participating restaurants in neighborhoods throughout the city, including Old Town, Del Ray, Carlyle and Eisenhower, and the West End.
Resources for Federal Workers
As the partial federal government shutdown continues, the City of Alexandria offers resources and information to assist federal employees and contractors who are furloughed or working without pay.
City Adopts WasteSmart Strategic Plan
On January 12, City Council adopted WasteSmart, a comprehensive, 20-year strategic plan that will ensure that Alexandria’s sustainable resource recovery program remains safe, effective, efficient, and environmentally sound in the coming decades.
Winter Weather Preparedness
Responding to winter weather events is a top priority. Learn how the City prepares, and get familiar with Alexandria’s Snow Plan, Winter Weather Emergency System, and snow removal priorities.
City Begins Dockless Mobility Pilot Program
The City has issued a permit to San Francisco-based company Lime to operate e-scooters and e-bikes within the City right-of-way. The approval of the first operator permit marks the start of a 9-month pilot program approved by City Council in November 2018.
City Accepting Applications for Spring Academy Sessions
Learn more about your City government! Alexandria’s diverse academy programs are accepting applications for spring 2019 sessions. Programs are designed to inform, engage and educate the community about local government operations.
Alexandria Celebrates National Mentoring Month
The City invites the public to join the Alexandria Mentoring Partnership (AMP) in raising awareness about the benefits of mentoring programs and the positive effects of mentoring for Alexandria’s most vulnerable residents.
Sexual Assault Awareness and Available Resources
Have you or someone you know been sexually assaulted? You’re not alone. Learn how the Alexandria Sexual Assault Center can provide support.
Gretchen M. Bulova Appointed Director of the Office of Historic Alexandria
City Manager Mark B. Jinks has appointed Gretchen M. Bulova as Director of the Office of Historic Alexandria, effective January 12.
City Council Approves Steps to Keep New Potomac Yard Metro Station on Schedule
Amazon HQ2 and Virginia Tech Innovation Campus
Amazon HQ NOVA will locate in National Landing, which encompasses parts of Pentagon City, Crystal City, and Potomac Yard. Virginia Tech will develop a revolutionary Innovation Campus in National Landing, within walking distance of the new Potomac Yard Metro Station.