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This Saturday, April 18 starting at 9 a.m. at the Del Pepper Community Resource Center the Alexandria City Council will hold a Public Hearing for the FY27 Budget, which will include Add/Deletes and the Tax Rate. Register now to speak and attend the meeting!

There is a Special Election in the City of Alexandria on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Read on for eight ways Alexandria voters can prepare for Election Day.

Alexandria Shreds is written in blue text across a background of shredded paper.

In honor of Earth Month and the end of tax season, the City will host a free shredding event for residents on Saturday, April 18 from 9 a.m to noon at 3871 Mt. Vernon Ave. Learn more about what's accepted during the event.

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Gazela on the ocean, Sails on the Potomac

City of Alexandria to Host Sails on the Potomac and ALX Jazz Fest, June 12-14

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City of Alexandria to Host Neighborhood Meeting for Hooff’s Run Culvert Maintenance and Park Improvements

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Nominations Open for 2026 Flora Krause Casey Public Health Award

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Joseph McCoy Remembrance Event 2026

April 21, 2026, Special Election Checklist for City of Alexandria Voters

Traditional Music at The Lyceum: Two Spring Concerts, Beginning Tomorrow

Witter Place Applications to Open May 14

Sansé Affordable Housing Waitlist Open April 20-26

This Week in Historic Alexandria - April 13, 2026

Deadline to Register or Update Voter Registration is April 14 for the April 21, 2026, Special Election

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Visit Museums and Historic Sites Alexandria's museums are free for City residents to learn about their community's rich culture and history. Here is all the information you need to plan a visit!

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Greg Useem, Director of the Office of Performance Analytics (OPA), has been with the City for over 10 years. OPA is an internal support department that helps all departments deliver efficient, effective, and equitable services through informed, data-driven decisions.

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Free Shredding Event for Earth Month This Saturday