Alexandria is set to celebrate Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week from June 7 to June 15, 2025.
The city plans to participate in the Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s Clean the Bay Day, an annual event dedicated to preserving the bay’s ecosystem.
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Alexandria is hosting an Open House on June 11 to share design details for four infrastructure projects near Sanger Avenue and North Beauregard Street in the city’s west end.
The event runs from 6 to 8 p.m. at William Ramsay Recreation Center (5650 Sanger Avenue). Residents can drop by to learn about construction plans, work schedules, parking changes, and trail detours for projects starting this summer.
Good Friday morning, Alexandria!
⛈️ Today’s weather: Scattered showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5 p.m. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Cloudy through mid-morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 81 degrees. Calm wind becoming southwest around six mph in the afternoon. The chance of precipitation is 60%—new rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch are possible.
The City of Alexandria is among thirteen cities across Virginia being classified as “Sanctuary jurisdictions”, according to President Trump’s administration.
“Executive Order 14287: Protecting American Communities from Criminal Aliens requires that a list of states and local jurisdictions that obstruct the enforcement of Federal immigration laws (sanctuary jurisdictions) be published,” according to the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) website. “Sanctuary jurisdictions including cities, counties, and states that are deliberately and shamefully obstructing the enforcement of federal immigration laws endangering American communities. Sanctuary cities protect dangerous criminal aliens from facing consequences and put law enforcement in peril”.
Go to Alexandria named “Sanctuary Jurisdiction” by Trump administration, Mayor pushes back
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For the third consecutive week, the City of Alexandria’s Department of Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Activities has been forced to cancel a community cookout due to inclement weather.
The city announced on Wednesday (May 28) that their next cookout, scheduled for Thursday (May 29) at Mason at Van Dorn (140 South Van Dorn Street) has been cancelled.
The City of Alexandria is highlighting its leash laws for dog owners, with fines of up to $100 for those who don’t comply.
Three city rules aim to keep everyone safe by requiring dogs to be on leashes except in specific areas:
Want to improve your neighborhood parks and trails? Alexandria’s got your back with its Community Matching Fund. Local groups can now apply for up to $50,000 in matching funds to improve parks, trails, gardens, and community spaces.
The Department of Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Activities (RPCA) is running this PARKnerships program. You’ve got until May 26 to get your application in.
Alexandria will receive $160,000 for two transportation projects that will improve pedestrian, bicycle, and roadway safety.
The National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board (TPB) has approved the funding as part of its Transportation Land-Use Connections (TLC) Program and Regional Roadway Safety Program (RRSP).
Due to inclement weather, the City of Alexandria has canceled Wednesday’s (May 21) Community Cookout at the Ruby Tucker Center.
The event was part of the city’s 18th Annual Community Cookout Series and was supposed to happen in the 300 block of Tancil Court. The Department of Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Activities made the call to cancel, asking residents to stay safe.
Good Tuesday morning, Alexandria!
🌧️ Today’s weather: Increasing clouds, with a high near 73 degrees. North wind 3 to 6 mph. A chance of showers tonight, mainly after 11 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56 degrees. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph after midnight. The chance of precipitation is 40%.
Alexandria’s Department of Transportation and Environmental Services is kicking off a week of street repaving and maintenance across the city.
Crews will start working on several key areas, including Oronoco Street, Slaters Lane, and parts of East and West Oak Street, starting May 19.
Go to Six streets slated for repaving this week, including Oronoco Street and Slaters Lane
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