Community Briefs
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Alexandria Considers Car-Tax Extension for Federal Workers During Shutdowns
Alexandria City Council is considering a new car-tax due-date extension for federal employees furloughed during government shutdowns. The proposal is…
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Want to Know How Alexandria Really Works? City Academy Applications Are Open
Applications are open for Alexandria’s seven-week Fall 2026 City Academy, offering residents an inside look at local government. The deadline…
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Alexandria’s Noah Lyles Ends 2026 Season Early Because of Injury
Alexandria’s Noah Lyles has ended his 2026 season early because of an injury that has interfered with his training. The…
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Alexandria Homes Tour Nearly Sold Out: Only 150 Tickets Remain
ALEXANDRIA, VA — If exploring some of Old Town Alexandria’s historic homes sounds like the perfect way to spend a…
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Alexandria Moves to Modernize Historic Design Guidelines
Alexandria, Va. – Alexandria preservation planners met with a well-attended audience on Aug. 19 at the Nannie J. Lee Community…
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Alexandria Declares Spooky Mad Science Expo Day
ALEXANDRIA, VA — Get ready for a celebration where science gets spooky, curiosity takes center stage, and learning becomes an…
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Alexandria Rugby Takes the Mayor’s Cup Across the Pond to Dundee, Scotland
By MaryBeth Altenberg Powers Alexandria, VA — The Alexandria Select Rugby teams jumped across the pond to Dundee, Scotland to…
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Who Quietly Bought One of Mount Vernon’s Most Spectacular Riverfront Estates? $15.9 Million Sale Leaves Questions
MOUNT VERNON, VA – One of the largest residential real estate transactions of the year in Northern Virginia happened quietly—and…
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Alexandria Residents Invited to Shape Future of Historic District Design Rules
ALEXANDRIA, Va – From electric vehicle chargers and rooftop decks to security systems and exterior lighting, a major update…
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This 15-Year-Old Found a Free City Secret—and Alexandria Neighbors Can’t Get Enough!
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — When the City of Alexandria offered a program to plant shade trees in front of residential homes…
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