Alexandria is in recovery mode Saturday, working to restore electricity and clear debris after powerful thunderstorms hit the area Friday night.
At their peak, the storms knocked out power to over 16,000 Dominion Energy customers in Alexandria. As of 10:30 a.m. Saturday, 6,422 out of 70,258 Dominion Energy customers in the city were still without electricity.
Alexandria reported a significant 11% decrease in homelessness in the 2025 Point-in-Time (PIT) count, with 166 people experiencing homelessness compared to 187 in 2024. This reduction aligns with a broader regional trend that saw overall homelessness decline by 1% across the Washington metropolitan area.
The annual count, conducted on January 22, 2025, reveals that Alexandria’s progress outpaces the regional average, making it one of four jurisdictions to report decreases in homelessness this year. The city’s reduction of 21 people experiencing homelessness represents meaningful progress in local housing efforts.
The City of Alexandria has canceled Wednesday’s Community Cookout at The Acclaim due to inclement weather.
This event is part of the 18th Annual Community Cookout Series, which is run by the Department of Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Activities. It was supposed to take place at 346 South Whiting St.
Alexandria is getting ready to celebrate Bike to Work Day on Thursday (May 15). Six pit stops will offer free giveaways, food, coffee, and more.
The main pit stop, run by GO Alex and the City of Alexandria, will be at City Hall (301 King St.) from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m.
Alexandria is updating its Duke Street Land Use Plan, and a community meeting at Patrick Henry Recreation Center (4653 Taney Avenue) on June 9 will kick things off.
This update will refresh the plan for the area from Alexandria Union Station to Van Dorn Street – the first major revision since 1992.
Alexandria’s Stormwater Utility and Flood Mitigation Advisory Committee is calling for significant changes to the city’s approach to flood mitigation, suggesting the original 10-year timeline is insufficient to address worsening climate impacts.
In its annual report to City Council delivered April 22, the committee, which John Hill chairs, recommends transforming the Flood Action Program from a fixed-term initiative into an ongoing portfolio of projects without an end date.
Alexandria’s curbside composting program officially launches on July 1, 2025, after a successful two-year trial.
“After a successful two-year pilot, the program will now be offered as a voluntary, subscription-based service for residents who receive City trash and recycling collections,” the City of Alexandria shares in a press release.
Karl W. Moritz, Alexandria’s Director of Planning & Zoning, is retiring after 16 years with the city, including 11 years in his current role.
City Manager James Parajon today announced the retirement, which marks the end of Moritz’s 40-year career in planning.
Good Wednesday morning, Alexandria!
☁️ Today’s weather: Expect the day to start off mostly cloudy before transitioning to sunny conditions and reaching a high of around 82°F. There will be a northwest wind blowing at 6 to 8 mph. As for Wednesday night, the skies will be partly cloudy with temperatures dipping to around 60°F and a gentle breeze from the east.
The City of Alexandria’s Department of Recreation, Parks & Cultural Activities launched its 18th Annual Community Cookout series with a successful first event at Mount Vernon Recreation Center on Tuesday (April 29).
Hundreds of community members gather to connect with their neighbors and access city resources, all while enjoying free food and activities.
Alexandria is asking residents to weigh in on plans to make Seminary Road safer.
The city is looking at ways to improve safety for everyone using the stretch between George Mason Drive and North Beauregard Street. Alexandria’s Vision Zero Program has flagged this area as a high-crash zone.
