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The Passport Program offers community members the opportunity to visit and celebrate the businesses that make Duke Street great and win prizes while doing so. A full list of businesses can be found on our webpage.

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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.

The Office of Housing is pleased to announce the release of the Draft Housing 2040 Plan for public review. The Draft Plan will be heard by the Planning Commission as part of the June 2, 2026 docket. Register to speak at the public hearing or view the draft plan now.

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Holiday Schedule: Memorial Day

Trash Collection: 1-Day Slide

Recycling Collection: 1-Day Slide

Yard Waste Collection: 1-Day Slide

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Memorial to Honor the 67 Lives Lost in January 2025 Potomac River Mid-Air Collision

Alexandria Community Cookouts

Rendering of Alexandria Station Improvements

VRE Station Improvements PROJECT UPDATE – Next Closure Re-Scheduled for May 28-June 3

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

Status of ICE Operations

Sails on the Potomac Features Tall Ships Evening Receptions

Celebrate Croatia in Alexandria at a Free Community Celebration

This Week in Historic Alexandria - May 25, 2026

RPCA Presents Out of School Time Power-On Program

RPCA Outdoor Pool Update: All RPCA Outdoor Pools Close today at 12pm. Dive into Indoor Fun Instead!

City to Host Open House on West Braddock Road Corridor and North Howard Street Access and Safety Improvements

Memorial Day Refuse Collection Schedule – May 25

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Participate in New Duke Street Passport Program

Developer Seeks City Support for Potomac River Site Revival

Draft Housing 2040 Plan Released