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Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities to Hold Community Meeting on Hooffs Run Park Playground Renovation on June 24

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 02:06:00 GMT

The public is invited to attend a community meeting about the upcoming Hooffs Run Park playground renovation. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, June 24 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. and will be held at Maury Elementary School, 600 Russell Rd.

Alexandria Police Investigate Fatal Pedestrian Crash on Stevenson Avenue

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:07:04 GMT

Alexandria Police Investigate Fatal Pedestrian Crash on Stevenson AvenueAlexandria Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that resulted in the death of a 4 year old boy. The incident occurred at approximately 11 05 a.m. on Saturday, May 4 in

City of Alexandria Launches Call.Click.Connect.

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:06:42 GMT

Today, the City of Alexandria launches Call.Click.Connect., a new customer service initiative that combines people, processes and technology to deliver information, services and solutions to the public through a centralized, streamlined process. At the heart of the initiative is an online system for entering, tracking, and resolving service requests, designed to help the City respond more efficiently to requests from residents and the public.

Chinquapin Park Recreation Center to Close to June 17 for Scheduled Facility Improvements

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 15:05:24 GMT

Chinquapin Park Recreation Center to Close to June 17 for Scheduled Facility Improvements

Charles Houston Recreation Center Photographic Mural, Hall of Fame to be Dedicated June 22

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 08:18:02 GMT

For Immediate Release June 13, 2013 Charles Houston Recreation Center Photographic Mural, Hall of Fame to be Dedicated June 22 On Saturday, June 22, the City of Alexandria and the Charles Houston Ad Hoc Hall of Fame Subcommittee will dedicate

Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities Schedules Picnic Shelter Renovation at Angel Park

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 08:14:44 GMT

For Immediate Release June 10, 2013 Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities Schedules Picnic Shelter Renovation at Angel Park The Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities contractors will be renovating the existing picnic shelter located at Angel Park,

City of Alexandria Park and Recreation Commission to Hold Public Hearing on Capital Improvement Program External Project Requests

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 08:12:43 GMT

For Immediate Release June 10, 2013 City of Alexandria Park and Recreation Commission to Hold Public Hearing on Capital Improvement Program External Project Requests The Alexandria Park and Recreation Commission will hold a public hearing on the six external project

Youth Art Festival on June 8 Will Continue as Scheduled

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 08:02:22 GMT

The Youth Art Festival scheduled for June 8 will continue as scheduled in the George Washington Middle School Gymnasium, 1005 Mt. Vernon Ave. from noon to 4 p.m.

City of Alexandria to Hold Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the new Open Space Property at 5325 Polk Ave. on Saturday, June 15

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 08:00:21 GMT

The City of Alexandria invites the public to join Mayor William D. Euille and members of the City Council to celebrate and explore the City’s most recent open space acquisition at 5325 Polk Ave. The event is scheduled for Saturday, June15 at 8 a.m. with the ribbon cutting and official remarks at 8:30 a.m. The ceremony will be followed by a community sponsored walk and “spruce-up” of the site.

Post-Storm Mosquito Warning

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 21:02:08 GMT

The Alexandria Health Department reminds residents of the risk of mosquito-borne diseases in the aftermath of the recent storm and urges the public to remember to use personal protection when mosquito exposure is likely.

3rd UPDATE: Alexandria Police Arrest Suspect in Homicide

Thu, 30 May 2013 02:53:17 GMT

3rd UPDATE Alexandria Police Arrest Suspect in HomicideAlexandria Police have arrested Arlington County Sheriff’s Deputy Craig Patterson, 44, and charged him with Murder in the homicide of Julian Dawkins. Earlier today, the Commonwealth’s Attorney requested that detectives apply for an

Alexandria Mayor William D. Euille Presents the 2013 State of the City Address

Wed, 29 May 2013 16:48:10 GMT

Alexandria Mayor William D. Euille Presents the 2013 State of the City Address Each year, the Mayor delivers the State of the City Address, which provides the public with information, insights, and inspiration on City accomplishments, challenges, initiatives, and other

UPDATE: Alexandria Police Make Arrest in Robbery at TD Bank

Tue, 28 May 2013 21:39:26 GMT

UPDATE Alexandria Police Make Arrest in Robbery at TD BankAlexandria Police have arrested Earnest Hanible, 41, City resident, in connection with the robbery at TD Bank. He was charged with Robbery. Alexandria Police Investigate Robbery at TD Bank Alexandria Police

Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities to Gather Public Input on Draft Plans for the City’s Six Large Parks - Brenman & Boothe Parks May 29 Reminder

Tue, 28 May 2013 21:03:54 GMT

Over the past nine months, over 535 Alexandria residents provided feedback on the City’s large parks, including Four Mile Run Park, Simpson Park, Chinquapin Park, Holmes Run Park System, Hensley Park, and Brenman/Boothe Parks. Park Planning staff has used the feedback develop draft plans for each Park.

The City of Alexandria to Gather Public Input on a Management Plan for the Fort Ward Park and Museum Area

Tue, 28 May 2013 20:48:26 GMT

The Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities and the Office of Historic Alexandria are working with the consultant team of Lardner/Klein to develop a management plan for the Fort Ward Park and Museum Area.

City of Alexandria Announces Memorial Day 2013 Schedule of Services

Fri, 24 May 2013 14:34:34 GMT

All Alexandria City government offices will be closed on Monday, May 27, in observance of the Memorial Day holiday.

2nd UPDATE: Suspicious Death on Lynhaven Drive Ruled a Homicide

Thu, 23 May 2013 22:35:27 GMT

2nd UPDATE Suspicious Death on Lynhaven Drive Ruled a HomicideBased upon the results of the autopsy examination conducted by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, the death of Julian Dawkins has been ruled a homicide caused by a gunshot

Alexandria Police Investigate Robbery at TD Bank(2)

Wed, 22 May 2013 21:54:27 GMT

Alexandria Police Investigate Robbery at TD BankAlexandria Police are investigating a bank robbery that occurred earlier today at the TD Bank, located at 119 S. Washington Street. Around 4 30 P.M., a man entered the bank, handed the teller a

UPDATE: Alexandria Police Identify Victim in Suspicious Death

Wed, 22 May 2013 16:50:50 GMT

UPDATE Alexandria Police Identify Victim in Suspicious DeathAlexandria Police have identified the victim in last night’s suspicious death as Julian Dawkins, 22, City resident. The cause and manner of death are pending autopsy results from the medical examiner’s office. Alexandria

Psychologist to Discuss Impact of Violence on Children

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:05:54 GMT

What is the impact of violence on children, whether they see in on the news, in the neighborhood or in the home? Giordana De Altin Popiolek, a clinical psychologist with the Department of Community and Human Services who has worked with children and adolescents, will discuss this issue at a at a free community mental health event, Thursday, June 13 from 7 to 8:45 p.m. at the Charles Houston Recreation Center, 905 Wythe St., Alexandria 22314.

For more information, contact Friends of the Alexandria Mental Health Center at friendsofamhc@gmail.com.