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Join the City of Alexandria for Juneteenth

Commemorate Juneteenth and celebrate African American history and culture with free family programming, youth mentoring, a blood drive, and more. Register for mentoring and learn more at alexandriava.gov/Juneteenth.

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Early Voting Begins Thursday, June 18

On June 18 early voting will begin for the August 4, 2026, Dual Party Primary Election in the City of Alexandria.

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Alexandria Business Accelerator Applications Now Open

Alexandria-based startups operating in AI/ML, cybersecurity, defense, quantum, energy, aerospace, robotics, and computer services are invited to apply for Accelerate ALX, the City's first tech accelerator cohort.

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City Government: Open
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VRE Station Improvements PROJECT UPDATE – Next Closure Scheduled for June 18-24, 2026
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Historic Alexandria Invites Community to Commemorate Juneteenth 2026 with Day of Reflection, Music, and Festivities
Music of the American Revolution Concert Celebrates America250 in Alexandria
Early Voting Begins June 18 for the August 4, 2026, Dual Party Primary Election
Alexandria Independent Community Policing Review Board Schedules Public Hearing for June 29
This Week in Historic Alexandria - June 15, 2026
City of Alexandria Partners with InnovateUS to Provide Free AI Training for All City Employees
Duke Street Land Use Plan Community Meeting #7 (Hybrid)
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The Food Safety Program is the Environmental Health Division's largest program, and it is responsible for conducting plan reviews, complaint investigations, and food safety assessments of food service establishments such as restaurants, grocery stores, school kitchens and caterers.

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Sheriff Sean Casey is now serving his second term as the Sheriff of Alexandria. A lifelong Alexandrian and highly experienced law enforcement leader, Sheriff Casey has dedicated his professional life to making his hometown safer and stronger.

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