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Join the City of Alexandria for Juneteenth

The City of Alexandria invites the public to commemorate Juneteenth 2026 and celebrate African American history and culture through a series of free, family-friendly events this June.

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First Half Real Estate Tax Bills Due Today

The City of Alexandria reminds taxpayers that the first half 2026 Real Estate tax, Refuse fee, and Stormwater Utility fee are due June 15, 2026.

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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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Early Voting Begins June 18 for the August 4, 2026, Dual Party Primary Election
Alexandria Independent Community Policing Review Board Schedules Public Hearing for June 29
City of Alexandria Partners with InnovateUS to Provide Free AI Training for All City Employees
Duke Street Land Use Plan Community Meeting #7 (Hybrid)
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South Patrick Street Median Improvement Project – Construction Work Begins June 15
Alexandria Police Provide Investigation Update (Indictment) on King Street Fatal Motor Vehicle Crash
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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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Emily A. Baker, Deputy City Manager, has been with the City in varying capacities since 2000, providing leadership, project management, and technical oversight for multi-million dollar, large capital infrastructure projects. 
 

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