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Did you miss last night's City Council Legislative Meeting? See the highlights in our recap or watch the full video at alexandriava.gov/Dockets.
November 13, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Did you miss last night's City Council Legislative Meeting? See the highlights in our recap or watch the full video at alexandriava.gov/Dockets.
A temporary funding measure has been passed to reopen the federal government. More information will become available in the coming days.
We will continue to assist people across our community impacted by ongoing federal government actions. Visit alexandriava.gov/FederalWorkers for more.
We will continue to assist people across our community impacted by ongoing federal government actions. Visit alexandriava.gov/FederalWorkers for more.
November 13, 2025 at 3:21 PM
A temporary funding measure has been passed to reopen the federal government. More information will become available in the coming days.
We will continue to assist people across our community impacted by ongoing federal government actions. Visit alexandriava.gov/FederalWorkers for more.
We will continue to assist people across our community impacted by ongoing federal government actions. Visit alexandriava.gov/FederalWorkers for more.
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Lines 33, 34, & 36A/B will detour around the Potomac Yard neighborhood Saturday, November 15, 7AM - 10AM during the St Rita 5K Fun Run Event.
For information on skipped and temporary stops, visit https://www.dashbus.com/alert-list/
#DASH #DASHBus #ServiceAlert #ALXVA
For information on skipped and temporary stops, visit https://www.dashbus.com/alert-list/
#DASH #DASHBus #ServiceAlert #ALXVA
November 13, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Lines 33, 34, & 36A/B will detour around the Potomac Yard neighborhood Saturday, November 15, 7AM - 10AM during the St Rita 5K Fun Run Event.
For information on skipped and temporary stops, visit https://www.dashbus.com/alert-list/
#DASH #DASHBus #ServiceAlert #ALXVA
For information on skipped and temporary stops, visit https://www.dashbus.com/alert-list/
#DASH #DASHBus #ServiceAlert #ALXVA
There's no place like Alexandria, Virginia, for the holidays! We're just 10 days away from the 2025 Holiday Tree Lighting in Market Square! Join us at 6 p.m., Saturday, November 22, for music, merriment, and a special visit from our friends from the North Pole 🎅
November 12, 2025 at 4:45 PM
There's no place like Alexandria, Virginia, for the holidays! We're just 10 days away from the 2025 Holiday Tree Lighting in Market Square! Join us at 6 p.m., Saturday, November 22, for music, merriment, and a special visit from our friends from the North Pole 🎅
Reminder: City of Alexandria government offices are closed today, Tuesday, November 11, 2025, in observance of Veterans Day. For a full list of closures, visit alexandriava.gov/go/7553.
November 11, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Reminder: City of Alexandria government offices are closed today, Tuesday, November 11, 2025, in observance of Veterans Day. For a full list of closures, visit alexandriava.gov/go/7553.
Join the Alexandria City Council on November 12 at 6 p.m. in City Hall (301 King St.) for a legislative session. Preview the docket and find links to watch online at alexandriava.gov/Dockets.
November 10, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Join the Alexandria City Council on November 12 at 6 p.m. in City Hall (301 King St.) for a legislative session. Preview the docket and find links to watch online at alexandriava.gov/Dockets.
Looking for ways to get involved in Alexandria this week? Visit alexandriava.gov/Calendar to explore fun community activities, civic engagement opportunities, and events that matter to you.
November 9, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Looking for ways to get involved in Alexandria this week? Visit alexandriava.gov/Calendar to explore fun community activities, civic engagement opportunities, and events that matter to you.
Disconnection can feel heavy, but giving back can bring us together again.
Whether you lend a hand or need one, you can help and be helped, because community means everyone has something to give.
Be a part of something bigger than yourself️: alexandriava.gov/Volunteer
Whether you lend a hand or need one, you can help and be helped, because community means everyone has something to give.
Be a part of something bigger than yourself️: alexandriava.gov/Volunteer
November 7, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Disconnection can feel heavy, but giving back can bring us together again.
Whether you lend a hand or need one, you can help and be helped, because community means everyone has something to give.
Be a part of something bigger than yourself️: alexandriava.gov/Volunteer
Whether you lend a hand or need one, you can help and be helped, because community means everyone has something to give.
Be a part of something bigger than yourself️: alexandriava.gov/Volunteer
Facing hardship from the federal shutdown? The City of Alexandria can help. Visit alexandriava.gov/FederalShutdown for details on food distributions, meals, pet food, SNAP, WIC, and Virginia’s VENA program. Virginia is continuing SNAP benefits through November.
November 6, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Facing hardship from the federal shutdown? The City of Alexandria can help. Visit alexandriava.gov/FederalShutdown for details on food distributions, meals, pet food, SNAP, WIC, and Virginia’s VENA program. Virginia is continuing SNAP benefits through November.
Plan ahead: The Woodrow Wilson Bridge will have several openings for scheduled maintenance from 10 p.m. on Thursday, November 6, through 5 a.m. on Friday, November 7.
Prepare for multiple traffic stops AND some great photo opportunities from the Alexandria waterfront.
Prepare for multiple traffic stops AND some great photo opportunities from the Alexandria waterfront.
November 6, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Plan ahead: The Woodrow Wilson Bridge will have several openings for scheduled maintenance from 10 p.m. on Thursday, November 6, through 5 a.m. on Friday, November 7.
Prepare for multiple traffic stops AND some great photo opportunities from the Alexandria waterfront.
Prepare for multiple traffic stops AND some great photo opportunities from the Alexandria waterfront.
All City of Alexandria government offices will be closed on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, to observe Veterans Day. For a full list of closures, visit alexandriava.gov/go/7553.
November 5, 2025 at 4:24 PM
All City of Alexandria government offices will be closed on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, to observe Veterans Day. For a full list of closures, visit alexandriava.gov/go/7553.
From early voting to Election Day, poll workers are the heart of our elections. We are so grateful for their service. We're always looking for more help if you're interested in joining their ranks! Visit our website: alexandriava.gov/Elections
November 5, 2025 at 4:04 PM
From early voting to Election Day, poll workers are the heart of our elections. We are so grateful for their service. We're always looking for more help if you're interested in joining their ranks! Visit our website: alexandriava.gov/Elections
ElectionDayCheckIn: As of 4 p.m., 24,134 people (23.93%%) have voted in Alexandria precincts in today’s General Election. Including early voting, 53,889 (53.44%) votes have been counted.
Polls close at 7 p.m. Find your location: alexandriava.gov/Elections
#EveryVoteCounts
Polls close at 7 p.m. Find your location: alexandriava.gov/Elections
#EveryVoteCounts
November 4, 2025 at 9:30 PM
ElectionDayCheckIn: As of 4 p.m., 24,134 people (23.93%%) have voted in Alexandria precincts in today’s General Election. Including early voting, 53,889 (53.44%) votes have been counted.
Polls close at 7 p.m. Find your location: alexandriava.gov/Elections
#EveryVoteCounts
Polls close at 7 p.m. Find your location: alexandriava.gov/Elections
#EveryVoteCounts
You're invited to attend and give feedback at the Housing2040 Master Plan virtual meeting on Nov. 17 from 6:30 to 8:45 p.m. Learn more and register at alexandriava.gov/HousingPlan.
We'll look at recommendations and plans for Affordable Housing Preservation & Landlord-Tenant Rights and Resources
We'll look at recommendations and plans for Affordable Housing Preservation & Landlord-Tenant Rights and Resources
November 4, 2025 at 6:18 PM
You're invited to attend and give feedback at the Housing2040 Master Plan virtual meeting on Nov. 17 from 6:30 to 8:45 p.m. Learn more and register at alexandriava.gov/HousingPlan.
We'll look at recommendations and plans for Affordable Housing Preservation & Landlord-Tenant Rights and Resources
We'll look at recommendations and plans for Affordable Housing Preservation & Landlord-Tenant Rights and Resources
#ElectionDayCheckIn: As of noon (12 p.m.), 15,867 people (15.73%) have voted in Alexandria precincts in today’s General Election. Including early voting, 45,622 (45.24%) votes have been counted.
Polls close at 7 p.m. Find your location: alexandriava.gov/Elections
#EveryVoteCounts
Polls close at 7 p.m. Find your location: alexandriava.gov/Elections
#EveryVoteCounts
November 4, 2025 at 5:30 PM
#ElectionDayCheckIn: As of noon (12 p.m.), 15,867 people (15.73%) have voted in Alexandria precincts in today’s General Election. Including early voting, 45,622 (45.24%) votes have been counted.
Polls close at 7 p.m. Find your location: alexandriava.gov/Elections
#EveryVoteCounts
Polls close at 7 p.m. Find your location: alexandriava.gov/Elections
#EveryVoteCounts
#ElectionDayCheckIn: As of 10 a.m., 10,867 (10.78%) people have voted in the precincts in today’s General Election. Including early voting, 40,622 (40.28%) votes have been counted.
Don't forget, polls close at 7 p.m. Find your location: alexandriava.gov/Elections
#EveryVoteCounts
Don't forget, polls close at 7 p.m. Find your location: alexandriava.gov/Elections
#EveryVoteCounts
November 4, 2025 at 3:31 PM
#ElectionDayCheckIn: As of 10 a.m., 10,867 (10.78%) people have voted in the precincts in today’s General Election. Including early voting, 40,622 (40.28%) votes have been counted.
Don't forget, polls close at 7 p.m. Find your location: alexandriava.gov/Elections
#EveryVoteCounts
Don't forget, polls close at 7 p.m. Find your location: alexandriava.gov/Elections
#EveryVoteCounts
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Tomorrow is Election Day, and we're ready to DASH you to the polls fare-free! DASH stops are within 2 blocks of most polling locations.
Learn more at www.alexandriava.gov/Elections
#DASH #DASHBus #ALXVA #DASHtothepolls #Elections
Learn more at www.alexandriava.gov/Elections
#DASH #DASHBus #ALXVA #DASHtothepolls #Elections
November 3, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Tomorrow is Election Day, and we're ready to DASH you to the polls fare-free! DASH stops are within 2 blocks of most polling locations.
Learn more at www.alexandriava.gov/Elections
#DASH #DASHBus #ALXVA #DASHtothepolls #Elections
Learn more at www.alexandriava.gov/Elections
#DASH #DASHBus #ALXVA #DASHtothepolls #Elections
Hope you had a fun and safe Halloweekend! Go to alexandriava.gov/Calendar to find out what's happening this week, from open polls to museum openings!
November 2, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Hope you had a fun and safe Halloweekend! Go to alexandriava.gov/Calendar to find out what's happening this week, from open polls to museum openings!
The City is hosting a Utility Resource Fair today from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Del Pepper Resource Center! Local utility providers will be there to speak with residents and provide practical resources that support residents in managing utility costs and accessing available assistance!
November 1, 2025 at 4:02 PM
The City is hosting a Utility Resource Fair today from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Del Pepper Resource Center! Local utility providers will be there to speak with residents and provide practical resources that support residents in managing utility costs and accessing available assistance!
The Ghosts of City Hall are moving to Gadsby's to make way for the City Hall and Market Square renovation!
Tonight: expect ghostly hijinks all night.
Tomorrow: The ghosts return to rest with the Female Stranger in Gadsby’s Tavern 👻
More at alexandriava.gov/CityHall
Tonight: expect ghostly hijinks all night.
Tomorrow: The ghosts return to rest with the Female Stranger in Gadsby’s Tavern 👻
More at alexandriava.gov/CityHall
October 31, 2025 at 8:00 PM
The Ghosts of City Hall are moving to Gadsby's to make way for the City Hall and Market Square renovation!
Tonight: expect ghostly hijinks all night.
Tomorrow: The ghosts return to rest with the Female Stranger in Gadsby’s Tavern 👻
More at alexandriava.gov/CityHall
Tonight: expect ghostly hijinks all night.
Tomorrow: The ghosts return to rest with the Female Stranger in Gadsby’s Tavern 👻
More at alexandriava.gov/CityHall
Don’t let your Halloween fun turn into a real-life fright!
🚗 Be alert for pedestrians and drive slowly. Let’s keep our little trick-or-treaters safe!
🚶 🎃 Stay safe on the streets by using crosswalks and looking both ways.
🚗 Be alert for pedestrians and drive slowly. Let’s keep our little trick-or-treaters safe!
🚶 🎃 Stay safe on the streets by using crosswalks and looking both ways.
October 31, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Don’t let your Halloween fun turn into a real-life fright!
🚗 Be alert for pedestrians and drive slowly. Let’s keep our little trick-or-treaters safe!
🚶 🎃 Stay safe on the streets by using crosswalks and looking both ways.
🚗 Be alert for pedestrians and drive slowly. Let’s keep our little trick-or-treaters safe!
🚶 🎃 Stay safe on the streets by using crosswalks and looking both ways.
The City of Alexandria is under a Coastal Flood Warning from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, October 30.
Water is expected to approach buildings near King Street and Union Street. Follow local media for weather updates. Don't enter flood water.
Go to alexandriava.gov/Alert for other updates.
Water is expected to approach buildings near King Street and Union Street. Follow local media for weather updates. Don't enter flood water.
Go to alexandriava.gov/Alert for other updates.
October 30, 2025 at 12:00 PM
The City of Alexandria is under a Coastal Flood Warning from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, October 30.
Water is expected to approach buildings near King Street and Union Street. Follow local media for weather updates. Don't enter flood water.
Go to alexandriava.gov/Alert for other updates.
Water is expected to approach buildings near King Street and Union Street. Follow local media for weather updates. Don't enter flood water.
Go to alexandriava.gov/Alert for other updates.
It's the 4th Wednesday, you know what that means! City Council Legislative Meeting Recap Video Day! Watch the full video online at alexandriava.gov/Dockets.
October 29, 2025 at 7:49 PM
It's the 4th Wednesday, you know what that means! City Council Legislative Meeting Recap Video Day! Watch the full video online at alexandriava.gov/Dockets.
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🚍 Big News Alexandria Transit Riders!
The new West Alexandria Transit Center officially opens November 2, 2025!
📍Location: Hecht Ave (on the former Landmark Mall site), between Verve St and Alex Way.
Learn more at dashbus.com/westalex
#DASH #DASHBus #ALXVA
The new West Alexandria Transit Center officially opens November 2, 2025!
📍Location: Hecht Ave (on the former Landmark Mall site), between Verve St and Alex Way.
Learn more at dashbus.com/westalex
#DASH #DASHBus #ALXVA
October 29, 2025 at 2:00 PM
🚍 Big News Alexandria Transit Riders!
The new West Alexandria Transit Center officially opens November 2, 2025!
📍Location: Hecht Ave (on the former Landmark Mall site), between Verve St and Alex Way.
Learn more at dashbus.com/westalex
#DASH #DASHBus #ALXVA
The new West Alexandria Transit Center officially opens November 2, 2025!
📍Location: Hecht Ave (on the former Landmark Mall site), between Verve St and Alex Way.
Learn more at dashbus.com/westalex
#DASH #DASHBus #ALXVA
Don't make me tap the sign.
Remember: Turn Around, Don't Drown.
or
Keep it Dry, Don't Try
or maybe
Please, Don't Make Me Ask You Again to Stay Out of Flooded Roadways
Whatever slogan works on you, don't drive or walk into flood waters!
or
Keep it Dry, Don't Try
or maybe
Please, Don't Make Me Ask You Again to Stay Out of Flooded Roadways
Whatever slogan works on you, don't drive or walk into flood waters!
October 29, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Don't make me tap the sign.