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Join the City of Alexandria for Juneteenth

Commemorate Juneteenth and celebrate African American history and culture with free family programming, youth mentoring, a blood drive, and more. Register for mentoring and learn more at alexandriava.gov/Juneteenth.

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Early Voting Begins Thursday, June 18

On June 18 early voting will begin for the August 4, 2026, Dual Party Primary Election in the City of Alexandria.

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Alexandria Business Accelerator Applications Now Open

Alexandria-based startups operating in AI/ML, cybersecurity, defense, quantum, energy, aerospace, robotics, and computer services are invited to apply for Accelerate ALX, the City's first tech accelerator cohort.

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VRE Station Improvements PROJECT UPDATE – Next Closure Scheduled for June 18-24, 2026
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Historic Alexandria Invites Community to Commemorate Juneteenth 2026 with Day of Reflection, Music, and Festivities
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Alexandria Independent Community Policing Review Board Schedules Public Hearing for June 29
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City of Alexandria Partners with InnovateUS to Provide Free AI Training for All City Employees
Early Voting Begins June 18 for the August 4, 2026, Dual Party Primary Election
Duke Street Land Use Plan Community Meeting #7 (Hybrid)
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Service Spotlight

Facility and Park Rentals are great for parties, receptions, weddings, meetings and more. Indoor facilities are available for rental year-round and picnic areas are available for rental April-Oct., beginning March 1.

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Greg Useem, Director of the Office of Performance Analytics (OPA), has been with the City for over 10 years.  OPA is an internal support department that helps all departments deliver efficient, effective, and equitable services through informed, data-driven decisions.

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