Alexandria News
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No License Needed This Weekend: Try Fishing in Alexandria Sept. 25–27
Virginia’s added fall Free Fishing Weekend makes it easier to cast a line at Lake Cook or Jones Point Park—provided…
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25,000 Artifacts Could Be Hiding Beneath a Typical Old Town Alexandria Backyard
A typical Old Town Alexandria townhouse backyard can yield about 25,000 artifacts, according to the City. Virginia Archaeology Month offers…
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Alexandria Plans to Borrow $190.7 Million for Major City Projects
Alexandria plans to issue $190.7 million in tax-exempt general-obligation bonds to help finance George Mason Elementary, waterfront improvements and City…
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From World Cup Hosts to Friendship City? Alexandria Eyes a New Tie With Osijek, Croatia
Mayor Alyia Gaskins is asking Alexandria to explore a friendship-city relationship with Osijek, Croatia, building on the city’s World Cup…
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Alexandria Car Tax Deadline Is Oct. 5 — Late Penalty Can Jump to 25%
Alexandria’s 2026 vehicle and business personal property tax bills are due Oct. 5. The late penalty rises to 25% after…
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This West End Alexandria Baby Is in the Running for $25,000—and He Needs Votes Tonight
Alexandria, VA — A little boy from the West End of Alexandria is having a very big week. Asher Perez…
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ARHA Residents Urged to Attend Citywide Meeting Thursday Night
ARHA residents are urged to attend a September 24 meeting to discuss maintenance reporting, housing concerns and available leadership support.
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Washington Commanders Return to Alexandria to Pack 500 Weekend Food Bags
Washington Commanders players, Major Tuddy and Mount Vernon Community School students packed about 500 weekend food bags with Blessings in…
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Port City Mothers and Daughters Kick Off a New Year of Service With Alexandria Mayor Alyia Gaskins
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Girls in grades seven through 12 and their mothers gathered Sunday, Sept. 20, at St. Stephen’s and…
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Yom Kippur Begins Sunday Evening: Alexandria Congregations Mark Judaism’s Holiest Day
The Day of Atonement will be observed from sundown Sunday through Monday evening with prayer, fasting and reflection.
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