Good morning, Alexandria! Today is Wednesday, July 2, the 183rd day of 2025. There are 182 days left in the year.
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Another anti-Tump rally is being planned in Alexandria.
Organizers describe the July 17 (Thursday) rally as a day of nonviolent action to protest “attacks posed on our civil and human rights” by the Trump administration. The “Good Trouble Lives On” event coincides with the July 17, 2020, death of civil rights icon U.S. Rep. John Lewis (D-GA).
Alexandria’s 8th Annual Pride Fair takes place Saturday (June 28) from 3 to 6 p.m. at City Hall and Market Square, featuring more than 90 exhibitors, drag story hours, and free health testing.
The Alexandria LGBTQ+ Task Force partners with the Alexandria Library, Department of Community and Human Services, and community organizations to host the annual event at 301 King Street.
Alexandria leaders railed against the Trump administration at Alexandria’s Market Square on Saturday, just across the Potomac River from the military parade celebrating the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary, which also coincides with President Donald Trump’s 79th birthday.
Alexandria’s No Kings Rally was attended by thousands. The rally also comes as the U.S. Department of Homeland Security is reportedly preparing to deploy tactical units to Northern Virginia and four major cities across the country.
What a week it’s been in Alexandria. Here’s our recap of top stories.
ALXnow had its highest single-day visitor count ever on Thursday (June 12), with more than 53,000 views, following a report that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is preparing to deploy tactical units to Northern Virginia and four major cities across the country.
Alexandria leaders will participate in an anti-Trump protest in front of City Hall at Market Square (301 King Street) on Saturday.
Confirmed speakers at the event, which runs from 3 to 5 p.m., include U.S. Rep. Don Beyer (D-8), Virginia House majority leader Charniele Herring (D-4), Sen. Adam Ebbin (D-39), and Commonwealth’s Attorney Bryan Porter. Mayor Alyia Gaskins is tentatively scheduled to speak.
Hundreds of community members gathered at Alexandria’s Market Square Friday evening (June 7) for the annual Wear Orange rally, joining a nationwide movement to honor victims and survivors of gun violence while demanding action to address what speakers called a public health crisis.
The event, organized by the Alexandria local group of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, featured emotional testimonials from survivors, calls to action from elected officials, and artistic performances highlighting the impact of gun violence.
Alexandria Mayor Alyia Gaskins and Del Elizabeth Bennett-Parker (D-5) will join the Virginia chapter of Moms Demand Action onstage at Market Square (301 King Street) on Friday (June 6).
Friday is National Gun Violence Awareness Day, and the annual rally is part of Wear Orange Weekend. Gun violence victims will be honored in events throughout the country by affected families and supporters. The city’s new Poet Laureate, Cristi Donoso, will also speak at the event, which includes an on-site blood mobile and a community resource fair.
The preliminary development site plan for the renovation of Alexandria’s City Hall, Market Square Plaza, and underground parking garage is heading to the Planning Commission.
The city wants to increase the gross floor area at City Hall from an existing 122,171 square feet to 153,332 square feet (a 26% expansion), while maintaining the size of Market Square plaza at 2,975 square feet and the 234-space parking garage at 91,562 square feet.
The City of Alexandria is planning two special events this June to mark 81 years since D-Day.
On June 1, 2025, the Alexandria-Caen Sister City Committee will host its 15th Annual D-Day Commemoration at Market Square. This free event promises World War II reenactors, historical exhibits, and live jazz. The U.S. Army Fife and Drum Corps will perform, and a French market and activities for kids will also be available. Local officials and special guests will take part in a commemorative ceremony.
Bagpipe and kilt lovers can get their fill early next month, as the City of Alexandria Pipes and Drums will take the stage for their summer concert at Market Square.
The June 5 (Thursday) concert will be held in front of City Hall (301 King Street) from 7:45 to 8:30 p.m.
