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A new “passport”-inspired promotion will encourage Alexandria residents to shop locally along the Duke Street corridor.

The City of Alexandria is planning a Duke Street Business Passport Program for businesses within a half-mile of Duke Street. The upcoming program would track shoppers’ passport progress with QR codes and award $25 gift certificates to five participants who visit the most passport businesses.


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The Alexandria Department of Planning & Zoning will host a community meeting Sept. 22 to discuss potential updates to the city’s zoning ordinance affecting residential properties, commercial operations, and historic preservation.

The 7 p.m. meeting at City Hall, 301 King St., will take place in Sister Cities Conference Room 1101 on the first floor.