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The State Corporation Commission (SCC) is accepting public comments on the Dominion Energy and NextEra Energy merger, which will shape the energy future of every Dominion customer in Virginia.

Public comment on the Draft Duke Street Land Use plan is open now! Provide your feedback online, by calling in, or by attending a virtual office hour session.

Looking for ways to get around Alexandria? The City has several options for you to get where you need to go! Learn more on our Getting Around page.

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City of Alexandria Seeks Community Input on High Crash Intersections on the West End

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Flu Season is Here – What to Know This Year to Stay Healthy in Alexandria

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Key Early Voting Dates & Deadlines

City of Alexandria Recognizes Cybersecurity Awareness Month with Commitment to Online Safety and Education

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License Plate Reader Dashboard and Response to City Council Questions on Flock Cameras

Board of Architectural Review November 4, 2026 Preliminary Docket

Green Building in Alexandria: Green Building Webinar

Hamilton’s BFF & Frenemies: A Specialty Tour at Gadsby’s Tavern Museum

This Week in Historic Alexandria - October 12, 2026

Alexandria Health Department Announces Departure of Director Dr. David Rose

City of Alexandria to Host Open House for Holmes Run Sanitary Sewer Armoring Project

Alexandria Fire Department Frees Juvenile Pinned Under SUV in Under Six Minutes

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Tax Assistance and Relief Programs are available to eligible residents. The City of Alexandria has created several programs to ease the Real Estate and Personal Property tax burden on elderly, disabled and/or economically disadvantaged resident owners.

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Sheriff Sean Casey is now serving his second term as the Sheriff of Alexandria. A lifelong Alexandrian and highly experienced law enforcement leader, Sheriff Casey has dedicated his professional life to making his hometown safer and stronger.

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Share Your Voice on Proposed Dominion Energy-Next Era Merger

Give Your Feedback on Draft Duke Street Plan

Public Transportation Options in Alexandria