Post Content

Alexandria City Council to consider resolution outlining which flags can be flown and when

While flags on private property are mostly unlimited, a new resolution (item 16) heading to the City Council next week outlines some specifics on which flags can fly from city flagpoles.

It’s a topic that can be controversial — in 2015 the city finally prohibited the flying of Confederate flags on city poles.

There are some flags that can be flown at any time, but many are month-specific. The full list is below:

  • The flag of any of the Armed Forces of the United States;
  • The Pan-African flag during Black History Month, in February of a given
    year;
  • The Women’s Day flag during Women’s History Month, in March of a given
    year;
  • The flag of the Republic of Ireland during Irish American Heritage Month, in
    March of a given year;
  • The flag of the Red Cross during Red Cross Month, in March of a given year;
  • A Remembrance Banner for the lynching of Joseph McCoy in April of a given
    year;
  • The Flags of the United States and France in remembrance of D-Day in June
    of a given year;
  • The Pride flag during Pride Month, in June of a given year;
  • A Banner commemorating Juneteenth in June of a given year;
  • A Remembrance Banner for the lynching of Benjamin Thomas in August of a
    given year;
  • The flag of Scotland on the day of the Scottish Christmas Walk parade
    occurring in December of a given year.

Recent Stories

A look at the smallest and largest homes sold in Alexandria last month, February 2024.

Alexandria City Council members and candidates are opening up about their positions on the city backing out of the Potomac Yard arena deal. Mayor Justin Wilson said that the city…

Here’s a roundup of all the events, live music, and entertainment happening around Alexandria this weekend; enjoy!  Are you organizing an event? Submit events to ALXnow. FRIDAY, MARCH 29 Things…

The Alexandria Police Department and Alexandria Commonwealth Attorney’s Office were recently awarded large grants to curb a skyrocketing surge in gun-related crime incidents in the city. The Virginia Department of…

Well-Paid Maids, the only certified living-wage cleaning service in the DMV, has added a new service to its online booking menu: office and building cleanings.

This includes offices, building lobbies, shared amenity spaces and more throughout D.C., Arlington, Alexandria and more.

Unlike so many other cleaning services, you can feel good booking Well-Paid Maids to clean your office or building. Cleaners get paid a starting wage of $24 an hour. Plus, all employees are offered health, dental, vision and life insurance; 24 paid days off per year; 100% employer-paid commuting costs; and more.

Read More

Submit your own Community Post here.

ShawnMikael[s] and Friends

For their first show at the hallowed Galatic Panther in Old Town Alexandria, ShawnMikael[s] is inviting a bevy of brilliantly funny and field-tested stand-up and improv talent, including some veteran improv performers who were part of this year’s winning team

Scholarship Fund of Alexandria Annual Gala & Auction

Do good while having a good time at the Scholarship Fund of Alexandria’s 38th Annual Gala and Auction at the Hilton Alexandria Mark Center. The fun begins with a 2-hour open bar reception while mingling with 499 other Alexandrians who

×

Subscribe to our mailing list