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Preliminary FY27 Budget Add/Delete This Tuesday

This Tuesday, April 21 starting at 7 p.m. at the Del Pepper Community Resource Center the Alexandria City Council will hold a their Preliminary Add/Delete Session. Listen in or watch the meeting virtually.

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Are You Ready for April 21 Special Election?

There is a Special Election in the City of Alexandria on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Read on for eight ways Alexandria voters can prepare for Election Day.

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Intermittent Road Closures Planned for N Beauregard St

North Beauregard Street between Sanger Avenue and North Morgan Street will be closed intermittently on weekdays between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. from Monday, April 20 through Tuesday, April 28.

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City of Alexandria Begins Seasonal Repaving and Street Maintenance
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City of Alexandria’s Citizen Corps Council to Host Information Night on Community Preparedness
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Register Now: Built Here: The History of Black Property Ownership and the Pursuit of Fair Housing in Alexandria.
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City of Alexandria to Host Sails on the Potomac and ALX Jazz Fest, June 12-14
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City of Alexandria Offers Safe Disposal of Medication on Drug Take Back Day and Year Round
Celebrate America250 & Submit Nominations for the 2026 Beautification Awards!
Smart Traffic Signal Upgrades This Week at Key Duke Street Intersections
Sansé Affordable Housing Waitlist Open Now Through April 26
Intermittent Road Closures Planned for North Beauregard Street at Holmes Run: April 20 - 28
April 21, 2026, Special Election Checklist for City of Alexandria Voters
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K-12 Learning in Historic Alexandria offers educators the opportunity to reinforce their teaching with hands-on experiences, field trips, kits, and online resources. Whether you are teaching in school or homeschool, there are many ways to bring local history into your lessons.

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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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