When the weather heats up, cool off in one of the City's pools opening this weekend! Parents, take note: for the 2012 outdoor pool season, children 12 & under must be accompanied by a paying adult.
The City’s Annual Memorial Day Jazz Festival is in a new location this year. The festival, in its 35th year, will be held in Waterfront Park, 1A Prince St. on Monday, May 28, from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is free. In case of inclement weather, the festival will be relocated to the Lee Center’s Kauffman Auditorium, located at 1108 Jefferson St.
The Alexandria Police Department has added two new channels for sharing public information and engaging the Alexandria community. Facebook and Twitter users can now connect with APD to get up-to-the minute information about police department news, activities, events, programs, community outreach and more!
Virginia’s Hurricane Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday is May 25-31. During that week, you can stock up on supplies for protecting your home and business during hurricane and flooding season. You also can add items to your family’s emergency supply kit.
Alexandria’s award-winning Space of Her Own (SOHO) program is currently seeking volunteer mentors for the for the 2012/2013 school year. Sign up now for one of the upcoming orientation sessions on June 27, July 21, July 28, or August 9, and learn more about SOHO and volunteer requirements.
"A Night at the Races" is the theme for the 9th annual Fostering the Future Cruise to benefit The Fund for Alexandria’s Child, a program to assist children in foster care and those at risk of abuse and neglect. The cruise will be held Friday, June 8 at 8 p.m. aboard the Cherry Blossom paddleboat moored at the City Marina. A dockside reception begins at 7 p.m. with boat departure at 8 p.m. Tickets are $75 per person (for adults only, please). The cost is tax deductible to the full extent of the law.
The City has mailed bills for the first half 2012 Real Estate Tax and Refuse Fee to all property owners and/or mortgage companies. First Half Real Estate Tax and Refuse Fee payments are due Friday, June 15. In accordance with City Code, late payment penalty and interest will be assessed on all real estate taxes and refuse fees that are not paid or postmarked by the due date.
It’s an election year, with races for the U.S. Senate, the U.S. House of Representatives, City Council, Mayor, School Board, and of course the Presidential election in November. Coming up on June 12 are Democratic and Republican primary elections in Virginia. Stay up-to-date with all the latest voter news and information on the City's Elections page.
The “Friends of Captain Rocky Versace” invite the public to the 10th Annual Memorial Day Ceremony at the Captain Rocky Versace Plaza and Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial. The event will honor the 67 Alexandrians ...
The George Washington University and Alexandria Archaeology offer a ten-day field and laboratory course in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia, designed as an introduction for those students wanting knowledge ...
Enjoy the season's fresh fruits, vegetables, baked goods, and more at Alexandria's farmers' markets! The King Street Fresh Farmers' market is open on Wednesdays to serve weekday shoppers. 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.
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.
Licenses & Permits Construction permits and inspections, business licenses, marriage licenses, code enforcement, zoning information.
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
Transportation & Parking Air, bus, rail, highway, King Street Trolley, parking, biking and walking trails, and alternative transportation.
Public Transportation - Air, bus, rail, and highway transportation serving the City of Alexandria.
Parking - Find parking locations in Alexandria, pay or contest parking citations, parking permits, reserved parking.
King Street Trolley - Alexandria's free trolley service connects the Potomac River to the King Street Metro station.
Local Motion - Biking and walking trails and tours, alternative transportation, regional transportation resources.
Public Works Refuse and trash collection, recycling collection and guidelines, snow removal, hazardous waste disposal.
Recycling - Curbside recycling guidelines and pickup schedule, City recycling centers, request a recycling bin and more.
Refuse & Trash - Solid waste services, refuse collection schedule, leaf mulch, composting, household hazardous waste, spring clean-up and more.
Snow & Ice Control - Removal of snow and ice from public roads, sidewalks, walkways, and parking lots.
Public Safety 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.
Planning & Development Neighborhood planning, development projects, historic preservation, green buildings, design guidelines.
Development - Recent and ongoing community development projects, green buildings, design guidelines.
GIS - Geographic Information Systems, standard and interactive City maps.
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.
Health & Human Services 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.
Environment "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.
Shop, Dine, Stay, Celebrate! 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.
Farmers' Markets - Farmer's Markets are held in Old Town, Del Ray, in the Upper King Street area, and on the City's West End.
Historic Alexandria 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.
Ask Alex Cell Tours - Experience history from the comforts of your cell phone!
Parks & Recreation Parks, dog parks, bike trails, City marina, athletic fields, swimming pools, nature centers, facility rentals, neighborhood centers.
Parks - Park locations, open space, pocket parks, City marina, athletic fields, outdoor courts, dog parks and more.
Recreation Centers - Neighborhood centers, adult centers, nature centers, swimming pools, facility rentals and more.
Biking & Walking - City biking and walking trail maps and resources.
Transportation & Parking Air, bus, rail, highway, King Street Trolley, parking, biking and walking trails, and alternative transportation.
Public Transportation - Air, bus, rail, and highway transportation serving the City of Alexandria.
King Street Trolley - Alexandria's free trolley service connects the Potomac River to the King Street Metro station.
Parking - Find parking locations in historic Old Town Alexandria.
Local Motion - Biking and walking trails and tours, alternative transportation options, and regional transportation resources.
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.
Small Business Resource guide, available space, comparative costs, consumer affairs.
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.
Real Estate & Taxes Payments, assessments, appraisals, property and sales data, tax maps and guides, vehicle registration.
Business Taxes - Filing proceures, computation and collection of tax, taxpayer assistance, tax forms, proration policy.
Payments - Pay real estate or personal property taxes, parking tickets, buy tickets, or make contributions to charitable programs and events.
Real Estate Assessments - Parcel appraisals, property and sales data, assessment information and appeals, tax maps and more.
Real Estate Taxes - Real estate assessment, computation and collection of tax, payment methods, contact information and more.
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