Alexandria Gazette Packet

River Farm Unveils New Native Garden: Clara B. Plein Memorial Garden

Garden

Silberberg Endorses Amy Jackson for Mayor

Alexandria Entertainment Calendar

Primary Colors

Democrats to determine future direction of Alexandria.

Operation Overlord

City marks 80th anniversary of D-Day invasion.

Plaque Dedicated to Fallen Vietnam Veterans

Second plaque dedication to be held June 14 at Gadsby’s Tavern.

Plaque Dedicated to Fallen Vietnam Veterans

Juneteenth Ceremony, June 15, in Fairfax City

Roundups

Being Poor and Sick Should Not be a Crime

I have been watching other communities nationwide struggling with how to address homelessness. For some areas, their answer is to criminalize it, which now may be decided by the Supreme Court as to its constitutionality. It’s unfortunate that their best idea for ending homelessness was to make it a crime.

It's Graduation Season!

Our high school and college seniors have even more to look forward to as they celebrate their graduations and embark on their next steps into adulthood.

Pride Fair

City celebrates Pride, hosts Drag Story Hour.

Hundreds turned out to Market Square for the 7th annual Alexandria Pride Fair as city leaders unveiled a Pride wrapped DASH bus and a rainbow crosswalk on the street in front of City Hall.

Highlights of Alexandria’s Black history and cultural experiences, including Juneteenth tours and celebrations, museum experiences, Black-owned businesses to support and more.

Juneteenth Events Around Mount Vernon

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