<?xml version="1.0" ?> <rss xmlns:xsd="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" version="2.0"><channel><title>Alexandria, VA | News</title><link>http://alexandriava.gov/list2.aspx</link><description>News</description><item><title>La ciudad de Alexandria ofrecerá las vacunas contra el H1N1 al público el día domingo el 22 de noviembre de 2009.</title><link>http://alexandriava.gov/news_display.aspx?id=27688&amp;src=rss</link><description>
&lt;p&gt;La Ciudad de Alexandria y el Departamento de Salud de Alexandria ofrecen una clínica pública para vacunación contra la gripe H1N1 el domingo, 22 de noviembre, de las 11 am a 3 pm en el T.C. Williams High School, 3330 King Street, en el gimnasio grande.  No hay cobro para las vacunas. El Departamento de Salud ha centralizado estos esfuerzos en vacunar a personas en alto riesgo de complicaciones y muerte debido particularmente a la gripe H1N1, y quienes son eligibles para recibir la vacuna en la forma nasal.  Este incluye gente entre 2 a 49 años de edad, que no tienen ásma o supresión de la inmunidad.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:06:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Celebrate the Holiday Season in Alexandria</title><link>http://alexandriava.gov/news_display.aspx?id=27590&amp;src=rss</link><description>
&lt;p&gt;The City of Alexandria has several special events, holiday giving programs, and visitor attractions for the public during this time of year. The following list of City-sponsored holiday programs, events, and services are scheduled from Wednesday, November 25, 2009 to Thursday, December 31, 2009.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:37:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>City of Alexandria Holds H1N1 Flu Vaccination Clinic Sunday, November 22</title><link>http://alexandriava.gov/news_display.aspx?id=27678&amp;src=rss</link><description>

</description><pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:33:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Weekly Event Announcements for the City of Alexandria: November 21 – 27, 2009</title><link>http://alexandriava.gov/news_display.aspx?id=27662&amp;src=rss</link><description>
&lt;p&gt;Weekly Event Announcements for the City of Alexandria November 21 – 27, 2009 For Immediate Release November 20, 2009 Saturday, November 21 – Behind the Counter Tours Take time to truly explore Alexandria’s hidden jewel, Stabler Leadbeater Apothecary Museum, 105&lt;/p&gt;
</description><pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:32:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Official Announcements for the City of Alexandria: November 21- 27, 2009</title><link>http://alexandriava.gov/news_display.aspx?id=27660&amp;src=rss</link><description>
&lt;p&gt;Official Announcements for the City of Alexandria November 21 27, 2009 For Immediate Release November 20, 2009 FY 2011 Budget Process The City of Alexandria expects Fiscal Year (FY) 2011 to be another challenging year based on early economic forecasts.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:30:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Alexandria Holds Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony</title><link>http://alexandriava.gov/news_display.aspx?id=27642&amp;src=rss</link><description>
&lt;p&gt;Kick off the holiday season by making plans to attend the 2009 City of Alexandria’s Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday, November 27, at 7 p.m. in Market Square, 301 King Street. The ceremony features a visit from Santa Claus and entertainment by Santa’s Frosty Follies.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:54:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Thanksgiving Holiday Schedule of Services</title><link>http://alexandriava.gov/news_display.aspx?id=27588&amp;src=rss</link><description>
&lt;p&gt;All City of Alexandria government offices will be closed on Thursday and Friday, November 26 - 27, in observance of the Thanksgiving Day holiday. Please note that refuse and recycling will be collected on a regular schedule, including Thanksgiving Day, November 26.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:25:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>City of Alexandria Searches for Poet Laureate</title><link>http://alexandriava.gov/news_display.aspx?id=27514&amp;src=rss</link><description>
The City of Alexandria Office of the Arts is issuing a call for applications to serve as the City’s Poet Laureate. The Poet Laureate fosters an appreciation of poetry as an art form, encourages creative writing and reading, and promotes literacy through poetry. The Poet Laureate is appointed to a three-year term and receives a modest honorarium.
</description><pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:59:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Weekly Event Announcements for the City of Alexandria: November 14 - 20, 2009</title><link>http://alexandriava.gov/news_display.aspx?id=27440&amp;src=rss</link><description>
&lt;p&gt;November 13, 2009 Weekly Event Announcements for the City of Alexandria November 14 – 20, 2009 Saturday, November 14 – America Recycles Day &amp; Plastic Bag Recycling Stream Clean Up From 9 a.m. to 11 30 a.m., help clean up&lt;/p&gt;
</description><pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:15:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Official Event Announcements for the City of Alexandria: November 14 - 20, 2009</title><link>http://alexandriava.gov/news_display.aspx?id=27438&amp;src=rss</link><description>

</description><pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:13:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Alexandria Railroad Bridge Replacement</title><link>http://alexandriava.gov/news_display.aspx?id=26718&amp;src=rss</link><description>
&lt;p&gt;The Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) and CSXT, partnering with VRE and Amtrak, are working to add more VRE and Amtrak service and improve existing service by constructing an additional railroad track.  Please pardon the minor disturbance during our efforts to reduce congestion and make passenger rail service more reliable in Virginia.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:59:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Alexandria Bridge Replacement Presentation - 5Nov09</title><link>http://alexandriava.gov/uploadedFiles/News/AlexBridgeReplacementPresentation05Nov09.pdf</link><description>

</description><pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:59:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Alexandria&#39;s Park and Recreation Commission to Hold Public Hearing on Recommendations for New and Increased Fees for Programs and Services</title><link>http://alexandriava.gov/news_display.aspx?id=27386&amp;src=rss</link><description>
&lt;p&gt;Alexandria’s Park and Recreation Commission to Hold Public Hearing on Recommendations For New and Increased Fees for Programs and Services November 12, 2009 News Highlights City staff is recommending new and increased fees for Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural&lt;/p&gt;
</description><pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:11:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>City of Alexandria Government is Open on Veterans Day, November 11</title><link>http://alexandriava.gov/news_display.aspx?id=27292&amp;src=rss</link><description>
&lt;p&gt;November 9, 2009 City of Alexandria Government is Open on Veterans Day, November 11 City of Alexandria government offices, libraries, and recreation centers are open on Veterans Day, which is observed on Wednesday, November 11. All Veterans Day related updates&lt;/p&gt;
</description><pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:18:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Official Announcements for the City of Alexandria: November 7 - November 13, 2009</title><link>http://alexandriava.gov/news_display.aspx?id=27266&amp;src=rss</link><description>
&lt;p&gt;November 6, 2009 Official Announcements for the City of Alexandria November 7 November 13, 2009 Saturday, November 7 – Fiscal Year 2011 Budget Meeting The City of Alexandria invites residents and the media to join Mayor William D. Euille and&lt;/p&gt;
</description><pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:09:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Weekly Event Announcements for the City of Alexandria: November 7 - 13, 2009</title><link>http://alexandriava.gov/news_display.aspx?id=27264&amp;src=rss</link><description>
&lt;p&gt;November 6, 2009 Weekly Event Announcements for the City of Alexandria November 7 – 13, 2009 Saturday, November 7 – Veterans Day Soldier Led Walking Tours In recognition of Veterans Day, a Union soldier in period uniform will lead two&lt;/p&gt;
</description><pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:03:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Alexandria’s Second Half Real Estate Tax Due Monday, November 16</title><link>http://alexandriava.gov/news_display.aspx?id=27106&amp;src=rss</link><description>
&lt;p&gt;November 2, 2009 Alexandria’s Second Half Real Estate Tax Due Monday, November 16 News Highlights Second half of 2009 Real Estate Tax and Refuse Fee payments are due Monday, November 16. Late payment penalty and interest will be assessed on&lt;/p&gt;
</description><pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:05:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Alexandria Railroad Bridge Replacement: FAQs</title><link>http://alexandriava.gov/news_display.aspx?id=27100&amp;src=rss</link><description>
&lt;p&gt;Frequently Asked Questions about the Alexandria Railroad Bridge Replacement Project.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:53:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Weekly Event Announcements for the City of Alexandria: October 31 - November 6, 2009</title><link>http://alexandriava.gov/news_display.aspx?id=27074&amp;src=rss</link><description>
&lt;p&gt;October 30, 2009 Weekly Event Announcements for the City of Alexandria October 31 – November 6, 2009 Saturday, October 31 – Poe in Alexandria This Halloween, celebrate the bicentennial of Edgar Allan Poe’s birthday Join actor David Keltz at the&lt;/p&gt;
</description><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 19:24:57 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>