Virtual Meeting on Airport Noise Project
Virtual Meeting on Airport Noise Project
National Airport Recognizes Enslaved People of Abingdon Plantation
National Airport Recognizes Enslaved People of Abingdon Plantation
VDOT Makes Roadsides a Refuge for Pollinators
Pollinator conservation provides bird and insect habitats and improves agency efficiencies
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will install 135 new acres of pollinator habitats this year to support pollinators such as bees, birds, butterflies, bats, beetles, flies, and more.
Governor Says Virginia Is Exiting Clean Car Commitment
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) has no interest in a roadmap to a zero-emission future for vehicles in Virginia. Youngkin cites Attorney General Jason Miyares’ official opinion, which "confirms that Virginians are no longer legally bound to follow the emission standards of California.”
Democratic Primary 2024
Voters to determine future of city politics in June 18 primary.
In recent years, Alexandria has been aggressively urbanist. Democrats who control all six seats on the City Council have supported increasing density and adding new transit options. That's created a backlash, and now the conflict will be resolved at the ballot box.
Unremitting Data Center Demand Pushes County to Act
Balancing an economy that can’t happen without data centers with homeowners’ rights and quality of life.
The relentless march of data center growth in Northern Virginia has reached a reported 70 percent of the total number of data centers on our planet.
All Aboard!
Tall Ship Providence launches regional school program.
If you’ve strolled along the waterfront in Old Town this past year, you can’t help but have noticed the beautiful new pier adorned with American flag bunting leading to Tall Ship Providence and its elegant, permanent home, the Senator John Warner Maritime Heritage Center.
ACT Celebrates 20 Years of Giving
Community trust continues support for local nonprofits.
It was just over 20 years ago when a small group of Alexandrians came together to decide how best to stimulate philanthropic giving to improve the lives of the most vulnerable in the community.
Celebrating Fatherhood
Father’s Day is June 16
June is a month for Dads and grads with families across the region preparing to celebrate fatherhood, paternal bonds and the influence of fathers as Father’s Day approaches June 16.
Men’s Health Expo
Free screenings highlight inaugural health expo.
More than 20 local organizations partnered to host the first Men’s Health Empowerment Expo, a full day event that featured health screenings, guest speakers and panel discussions June 8 at Charles Houston Recreation Center.
Rotary Contributions Day 2024
Alexandria Rotary Club’s annual Contributions Day June 11 at Belle Haven Country Club.
‘Peace and Childhood Innocence’
Mural unveiled at Bradlee Center.
Students in the Alexandria City High School arts program teamed up with professional artists Nicole Bourgea and Roberto “Sef” Seminario to create a mural that was unveiled May 30 at Bradlee Shopping Center.
