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The City of Alexandria wants to hear from you about your priorities for the upcoming Virginia General Assembly. Your feedback will help us make sure the package reflects what matters most to our community in 2027. This survey is open until August 28.

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Alexandria Restaurant Week is happening August 14-23, 2026. For 10 days and two weekends, restaurants across Alexandria will offer prix fixe dinner menus you won’t find any other time of year. Learn more and plan your restaurant visits on the Restaurant Week webpage.

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Join us for the 17th Annual Alexandria Sidewalk Sale from August 14th through 16th. Explore three days of deals at more than 30 Old Town Businesses.

City Government: Open

Flag Status: Full Staff

Trash Collection: On Time

Recycling Collection: On Time

Yard Waste Collection: On Time

Historic Alexandria to Host Alexandria Forum on Revolutionary War History

CaringU: Free Trainings for Parents, Mentors & Community Members

City Hall Renovation Project

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Repaving and Street Maintenance Update: August 10-14

Status of ICE Operations

Explore French Literature at the French Book Club

Taylor Run Infrastructure Stabilization Project: Community Walking Tour August 18

Applications Open for the 2026 Eco-City Academy

This Week in Historic Alexandria - August 10, 2026

Expect Increased Police Presence August 13 at ACPS Minnie Howard Campus for Drill

City of Alexandria Invites Residents to Give Input on 2027 Legislative Package

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Give Feedback on 2027 Legislative Package

Alexandria Restaurant Week Returns August 14

Shop the 17th Annual Sidewalk Sale Aug. 14-16