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The City of Alexandria has mailed the bills for the first half 2026 Real Estate tax, Refuse fee, and Stormwater Utility fee to all property owners and/or mortgage companies. First half Real Estate tax and fee payments are due Monday, June 15.

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HRP Group is seeking a City investment to spur redevelopment of the former Potomac River coal plant site. The proposal would use future tax revenues to fund $135 million in remediation and public infrastructure to transform the waterfront into a new mixed-use destination.

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The City of Alexandria, in cooperation with WMATA and DASH, will perform maintenance work operations on the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) lanes on Richmond Highway/Route 1 between Swann Avenue and Glebe Road beginning Monday, May 11 through Monday, May 25.

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Rendering of Alexandria Station Improvements

VRE Station Improvements PROJECT UPDATE – Next Closure Re-Scheduled for May 29-June 2

Duke Street Land Use Plan Framework Plan Feedback

City of Alexandria to Host Virtual Community Update Meeting on the Waterfront Flood Mitigation Project – Monday, May 18

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A Waterfront Celebration: ALX Jazz Fest Anchors Alexandria’s 250th Commemoration

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RPCA Presents Out of School Time Power-On Program

Alexandria Police Officer-Involved Shooting at Canterbury Square Under Investigation

Memorial Day Schedule of Services for the City of Alexandria

Summer Starts Here: Outdoor Pools Open May 23 and Save 15% on Pool Passes!

Duke Street Land Use Plan Community Meeting and Youth Project Showcase

Alexandria Mails 2026 First Half Real Estate Tax Bills Due June 15

Traffic and Parking Board Meeting – Monday, May 18

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Alexandria Mails 2026 First Half Real Estate Tax Bills

Developer Seeks City Support for Potomac River Site Revival

Richmond Highway Bus Lane Work: May 11-25