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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

Join the City of Alexandria in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 through October 15. Learn more about the events and recognitions planned for the month on our website!

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Apply for the Alexandria City Academy by 9/18

Applications are now open for the Alexandria City Academy, a seven-week civic leadership course designed to cultivate informed, connected, and actively engaged residents who can serve as collaborative partners in advancing City priorities.

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Public Transportation Options in Alexandria

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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September 15, 2026
City Government: Open
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Early Voting Begins September 18 for the November 3, 2026, General Election
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Planning & Zoning Virtual Community Update
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Duke Street Land Use Plan Draft Plan Release Celebration, Community Meeting #9
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Historic Alexandria to Host Alexandria Forum on Revolutionary War History
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Status of ICE Operations
This Week in Historic Alexandria - September 14, 2026
Repaving and Street Maintenance Update: September 14-18
Transportation Commission Meeting – September 16
City of Alexandria Names Aspasia Xypolia Director for Office of Housing
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The City of Alexandria Celebrates the Great American Recovery
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with the City of Alexandria
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Connecting You to City Services

Alex311 is the City of Alexandria’s customer service initiative to connect our customers to more than 175 City services in a variety of convenient ways. Connect with Alex311 online, through the mobile app, on Facebook and Twitter, by phone, or in person.

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Service Spotlight

The City's Recycling Program is tasked with providing recycling collection to eligible single-family homes; encouraging recycling at home, school, and work; as well as providing education about recycling and setting up recycling collection programs.

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Get To Know Us

Kate Garvey is the Director of the Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS), a unified department focused on the safety, well-being, and economic security of residents.

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Parks & Recreation

Find City parks, playgrounds, rec centers, facility rentals, classes, camps and more.
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Find City museums and historic sites, programs and events.
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Arts & Culture

Learn about concerts, performances, public art and cultural activities.
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Getting Around

Learn how to get to and through Alexandria, including walking, biking, bus, rail, air, ridesharing, and more.
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MEETINGS & EVENTS

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Continues Arcade | City of Alexandria Supporting Small Businesses

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City of Alexandria Office of Analytics Innovation and Data

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