Come out to Waterfront Park on Monday, May 27, for the City's 36th Annual Memorial Day Jazz Festival.The United States Navy Band Commodores will open the event, followed by stellar jazz performers Al Williams, Daniel Ori, Emy Tseng, and the Bob Gibson Big Band. Bring a picnic lunch, or purchase food and beverages at the Festival which will run from 1-6 p.m.
The 2013 Outdoor Pool Season kicks off with the opening of the Warwick and Old Town pools on Saturday, May 25. Each facility features a special children’s pool as well as shaded picnic and play areas. Visit the City’s Pools page for fees, locations and hours of operation.
The City's Local Motion program wants to help Alexandria residents discover the benefits that Capital Bikeshare offers as an efficient and fun way to commute and travel. 16 lucky residents who are not already members, will be randomly selected to win a free one-year membership! To enter, answer a few simple questions and make sure you are eligible by June 14.
In the latest episode of Mayor Euille Today, Alexandria Mayor William D. Euille discusses spring and summer recreation opportunities with Mac Slover, and Kendall Hermsdorf, from the Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities; then speaks with John Porter, and Brandi Yee, from ACT for Alexandria about Spring2ACTion and other charitable giving opportunities in the City.
On May 6, the Alexandria City Council voted unanimously to pass a $624.8M budget for Fiscal Year 2014. The budget includes a 4 cent property tax increase and a 25-cent car tax increase. It also includes funding for current and future infrastructure, transportation, an increased transfer to ACPS, and keeping Warwick pool open.
City Council voted 6 to 1 during the April 13 public hearing to approve the zoning that begins the process of implementing the Beauregard Small Area Plan. The Plan was adopted by Council in 2012. For more than three years, residents, businesses, community organizations, neighboring civic groups, and property owners worked with the City to create a vision for development that will occur in the Beauregard area in the next 20 to 30 years.
On Tuesday June 11, there will be a Democratic Primary for Lieutenant Governor and Attorney General. Visit the City's Elections Page to learn more about this election, including voter registration deadlines, sample ballots, precinct maps, and more.
Virginia American Water has begun a water main upgrade on Henry Street in Alexandria that will enhance water quality, improve service reliability and increase flows for fire protection. Approximately 4,000 feet of four-, six- and eight-inch pipeline will be replaced along Henry Street, from Duke Street to Madison Street, with a new 12-inch water main. The project will be completed in phases, one block at a time, starting at Duke Street and progressing north.
The City has launched Call.Click.Connect., a new customer service initiative that places “your Government at your fingertips” by combining people, processes and technology to deliver timely and efficient information, services and solutions to the public. Try Call.Click.Connect.
Find out what mysteries lie behind the closed doors of four of Alexandria’s historic sites! Attics and Alleys is a new three-hour walking tour featuring the rarely seen spaces of four sites—the Lee-Fendall ...
When Virginia joined the Confederacy, Union troops occupied Alexandria and it became a center for transportation, supplies and medicine. Most municipal functions were assumed by the U.S. Army under the ...
Enjoy the season's fresh fruits, vegetables, baked goods, and more at Alexandria's farmers' markets! On weekends, the Market Square and Del Ray markets are year round on Saturdays; the West End Farmers' Market and the Four Mile Run Farmers' and Artisans Market are open on Sundays, May through November .
Tax Relief & Assistance - Real estate and personal property tax relief for the elderly and disabled, and real estate tax relief for veterans with 100% service-connected disabilities.
The City of Alexandria does not operate any public utilities. The following companies are the primary providers of their respective servers. Some of these services may also be available from other providers.
The City of Alexandria does not operate any public utilities. The following companies are the primary providers of their respective servers. Some of these services may also be available from other providers.
For water main problems or other water problems, contact Virginia American Water at 800.452.6863
For problems with phone or Internet service, contact Verizon at 800.837.4966
For cable-related issues, contact Comcastat 800.266.2278
For power outages power line issues, or for miscellaneous items to be removed from power lines, contact Dominion Virginia Power at 866.DOM.HELP (866.366.4357)
If you smell gas, leave the area immediately and contact Washington Gas at 703.750.1000
Emergency preparedness, Citizen Corps Council, Police, Fire, Sheriff.
Emergency Preparedness - Be Ready Alexandria! Emergency management, fire safety, and disaster emergency information.
Citizen Corps Council - Preparedness and volunteerism efforts, Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), Medical Reserve Corps (MRC), Neighborhood Watch, Volunteers in Police Service (VIPS).
Fire - Fire suppression, emergency medical services, code administration, emergency management, marine operations, haz-mat response, fire stations.
Sheriff - Detention Center, courthouse and courtroom security, service of all court legal documents, execution of court orders, transportation of prisoners, execution of arrest warrants, general public safety and law enforcement.
Ethanol Transloading Information - The City's actions regarding the Norfolk Southern Corporation's Ethanol Transloading Facility, which began operation in April 2008.
Neighborhood Planning - Community-based long range planning, community involvement, Alexandria master plan.
Alexandria Railroad Bridge Replacement - CSX, and the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation are partnering with VRE and Amtrak to improve passenger service by constructing a new railroad bridge in Alexandria near 4500 Wheeler Ave.
Housing, human services, human rights, environmental health, mental health, substance abuse, intellectual disabilities.
Consumer Affairs - Consumer and business complaint mediation, consumer advice and education, and more.
Health - Environmental health, medical services, vaccinations, mosquito control, vital records, family planning and much more.
Housing - Affordable housing, landlord-tenant relations, foreclosure prevention, tax relief and assistance, ARHA and more.
Human Rights - ADA Compliance, accomodating persons with disabilities, discrimination, sexual harassment, Human Rights Code, complaints, investigations and more.
Human Services - Family services, child care, JobLink, foster care, child welfare, aging and adult services, youth programs and much more.
Mental Health - Substance abuse, mental health, intellectual disability, depression, anxiety, Community Services Board and more.
Services for Seniors Citizens - Office of Aging & Adult Services, rent relief program, adult day service center, adult protective services, home delivered meals, companion services and more.
"Green" initiatives, air quality, noise, water conservation, mosquito and rodent control.
Eco-City Alexandria - Learn more about what the City is doing to become a more "green" Alexandria and how you can participate.Environmental Quality - Air quality, water conservation, noise control, contaminated lands, watershed management, and more.Mosquito Control - Preventing mosquito-borne illnesses such as West Nile Virus, eliminating mosquito breeding habitats.
Rodent Control - Proactive programs and general information to control the rodent population.
For information about visiting Alexandria, go to VisitAlexandriaVA.com for shopping, dining, attractions, accommodations, events listings and more. Plan your visit with the itinerary builder and interactive maps, then book a hotel room and make online restaurant reservations.
Historic boutiques and art galleries; unique restaurants and outdoor dining; historic, state of the art, and pet-friendly hotels; events and activities for the whole family.
Shop - Antiques, art galleries, boutiques, crafts, special gifts and more offered by Alexandria's unique shopping experience.
Dine - Alexandria offers an array of restaurants to meet every taste. Outdoor dining, unique locations, pet-friendly restaurants and more.
Stay - Accomodations featuring European-style manor houses, mid-size, full-service, dog friendly hotels or a state-of-the-art resort and conference hotel, all with reasonable rates.
Celebrate - Alexandria Convention and Visitors Association (ACVA) calendar of events and activities.
Alexandria welcomes motorcoaches with free parking and all the resources necessary for a successful Alexandria visit.
Group Tours and Activities - With an abundance of historic sites, inventive museums and intriguing tours that explore the City's past, people and even food, Alexandria illuminates America's story.
Tour Planning Assistance - Let our group specialists help create a customize an event that promises to wow even the most seasoned traveler.
Alexandria Visitor's Center, Alexandria's rich history, museums, and historic attractions.
Museums and Historic Attractions - Gadsby's Tavern Museum, Alexandria Archaeology, Fort Ward Museum, Black History Museum, Torpedo Factory Art Center, Carlyle House, Freedom House Museum, George Washington Masonic National Memorial and more.
History of Alexandria - Learn about the historic City of Alexandria, established in 1749.
Easily accessible, surprisingly sophisticated and amazingly accommodating Alexandria is a "Capital Location" for meetings and group events.
Meetings – From intimate boutique hotels to state-of-the art conference hotels, Alexandria, DC's oldest neighborhood, is the ideal location for small to mid-size meetings.
After Hour Events – Known for its historic significance, critically-acclaimed restaurants, thriving art scene and inspiring unique venues, Alexandria promises to "wow" even the most discerning traveler.
At Your Service – Let destination experts at the Alexandria Convention and Visitors Association (ACVA) do all the work for you. They provide all the resources and tools to plan your meeting, build attendance and dazzle your attendees.
Make your wedding an historic occasion. Steeped in romance and authentic charm, Alexandria offers a variety of distinctive sites from colonial to contemporary, on land or sea, in beautiful buildings or the great outdoors.
Traditional Hotels - Alexandria's eclectic assortment of hotels provides the perfect setting for the wedding of your dreams offering you everything from classic four-star elegance to modern, chic comfort.
Unique Venues - If you are dreaming of a unique, intimate or historic site for your reception, Alexandria offers an exciting selection of unique wedding reception venues.
MyAlexandriaWedding.com - Your one-stop shop for ideas, sites and services. Explore, the best venues and planning services, from chic boutique hotels to historic attractions, caterers and florists to transportation companies and photographers, all to help make planning your special day especially simple and enjoyable for your guests.
Code Administration has launched a comprehensive page providing daily activity updates. The new page provides information on daily inspection load, staffing levels, plan review progress, and activities in each division.
Economic Indicators (LEIRS) - Information about employment, the office, industrial and residential markets, construction, transit ridership, retail sales, meals and lodging tax, hotel occupancy and more.
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