Stringfellow Road Closed Aug. 17
Detour in place during paving as part of Route 29 Widening Project
Northbound and southbound Stringfellow Road (Route 645) between Route 29 and Centreville Farms Road will be closed to through traffic Saturday, Aug. 17 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. for paving, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation.
Providing Students Opportunities To Register To Vote
FCPS students advocate for the national High School Voter Empowerment Act.
The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) highlighted their July 31, 2024, TeacherDirect Bulletin with a reminder of the April 2, 2020, Code of Virginia amendment that added the provision, § 22.1-203.4 Public high schools; mandating that students have access to voter registration.
Alexandria Film Festival — Behind the Scenes
Interview with Patti North, executive director and founder of the Alexandria Film Festival
The Alexandria Film Festival will run from Nov. 7-10 in several venues around Alexandria. It features high quality short and feature length films, documentaries, filmmaker panels and arts presentations. This is the first in a series of articles focusing on the background, the process and a look at the movers and shakers who make it all happen.
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill Opens in Franconia
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill celebrated their opening with a ribbon cutting hosted by Mount Vernon Springfield Chamber of Commerce on Monday, Aug. 12 at their new restaurant located at 7027A Manchester Boulevard.
Sidewalk Sale at Belle View Shopping Center
Saturday, Sept. 7, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., experience a day of shopping and dining at Belle View Shopping Center, 1632 Belle View Boulevard.
Alexandria Police Kill Armed Man Having Mental Health Crisis
Man in his 60s pronounced dead at the scene.
On Monday, Aug. 12, 2024, Alexandria Police Officers responded at approximately 10:46 p.m. to a 911 call from a man asking police to check on the well-being of one of his co-workers. The caller said the co-worker had made very concerning statements about harming himself and advised he was armed with at least two guns.
School Zone Speed Cameras Back in Effect Starting Aug. 19
The City of Alexandria will resume enforcement of school zone speed cameras beginning August 19, 2024, the first day of school for Alexandria City Public Schools.
Community-Centered Health Assessment
All residents are invited to participate in Alexandria Health Department’s 2024 Community Health Assessment, beginning with a kick-off event on Wednesday, Aug. 28 at Patrick Henry Recreation Center.
Butterflies May Be in Trouble
This summer’s heat and drought have not only taken a toll on humans, they may also be affecting the butterfly population.
City-Wide Food Drive Food4ALX
36,500 lbs of Food Collected During the Month of July
36,500 lbs of Food Collected During the Month of July
Enjoying a Festive National Night Out
Many sites to gather for NNO with neighbors and public safety officials around the city.
Many sites to gather for NNO with neighbors and public safety officials around the city.
Belvoir Looking to Expand the Camping Facilities on Base
New ‘Travel Camp’ going through steps for approval.
New ‘Travel Camp’ going through steps for approval.
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