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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Program

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 17:58:32 GMT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 6, 2009 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Program On Thursday, January 15, the City of Alexandria will honor the life of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at 7 30 p.m., at Westminster

Alexandria's Top Ten Environmental Accomplishments of 2008

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 01:52:35 GMT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 5, 2008 Alexandria's Top Ten Environmental Accomplishments of 2008Achievements Include Adoption of Environmental Charter, Mirant Settlement, Increased Public Outreach The year 2008 was very “green” for the City of Alexandria. Through a number of accomplishments, the

Weekly Event Announcements for the City of Alexandria: January 3 – January 9, 2009

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 13:31:46 GMT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 2, 2009 Weekly Event Announcements for the City of Alexandria January 3 – January 9, 2009 Beginning Monday, January 5 – King Street Trolley Changes Operating Schedule The City of Alexandria’s free King Street Trolley will

January 6 Deadline for Voter Registration, Absentee Ballot Applications

Fri, 02 Jan 2009 21:01:21 GMT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 2, 2009 January 6 Deadline for Voter Registration, Absentee Ballot ApplicationsSpecial Election is Tuesday, January 13 On January 13, Democrat Charniele L. Herring and Republican Joe R. Murray will square off in a special election. The

King Street Trolley Changes Operating Schedule

Fri, 02 Jan 2009 20:19:44 GMT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 2, 2009 King Street Trolley Changes Operating Schedule Free Service moves to Winter Hours beginning January 5 The City of Alexandria’s free King Street Trolley will shift its operating schedule effective January 5. The trolley,

First Night Alexandria Fireworks Cancelled

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 01:35:20 GMT

The midnight fireworks display scheduled for First Night Alexandria has been cancelled due to weather-related difficulties.

City of Alexandria Announces Schedule of Services for the New Year’s Holiday

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 16:47:31 GMT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 29, 2008 City of Alexandria Announces Schedule of Services for the New Year’s Holiday All Alexandria City government offices will be closed on Thursday, January 1 in observance of the New Year’s Day holiday. Alexandria City

Weekly Event Announcements for the City of Alexandria: December 27, 2008 – January 2, 2009

Fri, 26 Dec 2008 18:06:39 GMT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 26, 2008 Weekly Event Announcements for the City of Alexandria December 27, 2008 – January 2, 2009 Wednesday, December 31 – First Night Alexandria Celebrate New Year’s Eve in the City at First Night Alexandria. City

DASH to Increase Off-Peak and Weekend Fares(2)

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 00:50:22 GMT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 22, 2008 DASH to Increase Off Peak and Weekend Fares The Alexandria Transit Company (ATC) Board of Directors approved a plan in November that addresses how ATC, which operates the DASH bus system, will meet the

City Announces Schedule of Services for the Christmas Holiday

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 22:47:42 GMT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 22, 2008 City of Alexandria Announces Schedule of Services for the Christmas HolidayWednesday, December 24, and Thursday, December 25 All Alexandria City government offices will be closed on Wednesday, December 24, and Thursday, December 25, in

Barrett Branch Library Closed on Sundays

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 22:13:49 GMT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 22, 2008 Barrett Branch Library Closed on SundaysEffective January 4, 2009 Effective January 4, 2009, the Barrett Branch Library, 717 Queen St., will no longer be open on Sundays. Due to declining tax revenue and the

Virginia House of Delegates Special Election Key Dates

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 19:31:50 GMT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 22, 2008 Virginia House of Delegates Special Election Key DatesSpecial Election is January 13, 2009 On January 13, Democrat Charniele L. Herring and Republican Joe R. Murray will square off in a special election on January

Celebrate the New Year at First Night Alexandria!

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 16:36:16 GMT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 22, 2008 Celebrate the New Year at First Night Alexandria Event Begins with King Street Mile at 5 p.m., Ends with Fireworks at Midnight Alexandria will celebrate the new year in style as the City hosts

PTA Council Kicks Off Community Reading Event with Book Giveaway

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 19:31:06 GMT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 19, 2008 PTA Council Kicks Off Community Reading Event with Book Giveaway The first 500 people to register before January 5 for “Turn the Page ” the Alexandria PTA Council’s community reading event, will each receive

City to Collect Christmas Trees for Recycling on January 10 and January 17

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 16:11:20 GMT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 11, 2008 City to Collect Christmas Trees for Recycling on January 10 and January 17 Recycling your Christmas tree is as easy as placing it at the curb The City of Alexandria will collect Christmas trees

City of Alexandria to Hold Second Annual Recreation Games for Healthy Living

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 16:08:03 GMT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 17, 2008 Michael Sherman, Communications Officer City of Alexandria to Hold Second Annual Recreation Games for Healthy Living Promoting a Healthier Alexandria for all Ages The public is invited to participate in the second annual “Alexandria Recreation

Weekly Event Announcements for the City of Alexandria: December 13 - December 19, 2008

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 16:01:58 GMT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 12, 2008 Weekly Event Announcements for the City of Alexandria December 13 December 19, 2008 Saturday, December 13 – Annual Cheerleading Exhibition The City’s Annual Cheerleading Exhibition kicks off at 11 a.m. at T.C. Williams High

City of Alexandria Presents Citywide Wayfinding Program Community Open House

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 15:55:16 GMT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 18, 2008 City of Alexandria Presents Citywide Wayfinding Program Community Open House City residents are invited to a Citywide Wayfinding Program Community Open House on January 5, 2009, from 7 to 9 p.m. in City Hall,

City Announces New Operating Hours for the Chinquapin Park Recreation Center

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 22:34:05 GMT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 17, 2008 City Announces New Operating Hours for the Chinquapin Park Recreation Center Effective January 5, 2009 The Department of Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Activities has announced that effective January 5, 2009, operating hours for the

City Council Enacts Ordinance to Simplify Zoning Approvals for Specified Small Businesses in Alexandria

Tue, 16 Dec 2008 18:33:21 GMT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 16, 2008 City Council Enacts Ordinance to Simplify Zoning Approvals for Specified Small Businesses in Alexandria On Saturday, December 13, City Council enacted an ordinance that changes zoning regulations for certain small businesses in the City