At a special meeting, City Council appointed James Parajon as Alexandria’s City Manager, effective January 18, 2022, following City Manager Mark Jinks’ retirement.

After major credit rating agencies reaffirmed its top bond ratings, the City has earned the lowest interest rate in its modern history on the competitive sale of new general obligation bonds to fund capital projects and the first payment for land acquisition for West End hospital.

Learn about implementation scenarios for the Torpedo Factory Art Center’s Action Plan for Vibrancy and Sustainability at a series of public meetings taking place December 6-9.

Get ready for a flurry of fun this winter with a variety of in-person and virtual Recreation classes and activities. Registration begins December 15 for residents and December 17 for nonresidents.

The City will host a virtual public forum December 9 to gather community input on housing discrimination, barriers to housing access, and fair housing issues in Alexandria.

As temperatures drop and the winter season approaches, the City offers information and resources about snow and ice removal; staying warm and safe; and being prepared for storms.

Find more information about vaccines, testing, wearing masks and other ways to stay safe and help end the pandemic.

The City’s fall leaf collection program is in progress for residents who receive City trash and recycling services. Learn more about the three ways to recycle your leaves and how to find your collection zone.