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You’re Invited to Alexandria Pride

On Saturday, June 27 starting at 2 p.m. in John Carlyle Square, join the City of Alexandria for exhibitors, Drag Story Hour, food trucks, live music, health services, the Mobile Art Lab, dancing, and more! All ages are welcome.

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VRE Station Closures June 18-24

King Street will be fully closed between Russell Road and Daingerfield Road through Wednesday, June 24 at 6:30 a.m.

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Alexandria Business Accelerator Applications Now Open

Alexandria-based startups operating in AI/ML, cybersecurity, defense, quantum, energy, aerospace, robotics, and computer services are invited to apply for Accelerate ALX, the City's first tech accelerator cohort.

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June 24, 2026
City Government: Open
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City of Alexandria Encourages Residents to Stay Safe As Temperatures Rise
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Repaving and Street Maintenance Update: June 22-26
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Early Voting Begins June 18 for the August 4, 2026, Dual Party Primary Election
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Alexandria Community Cookouts
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City of Alexandria Announces Winners of the 2026 ACPD and Chamber of Commerce Awards 
Office of Independent Policing Auditor Releases Report on In-Custody Death of Allan F. Tucker II
This Week in Historic Alexandria - June 22, 2026
Alexandria Health Department Shares Details of Northern Virginia Measles Exposures
Traffic and Parking Board Meeting – Monday, June 22
Historic Alexandria Invites Community to Commemorate Juneteenth 2026 with Day of Reflection, Music, and Festivities
Music of the American Revolution Concert Celebrates America250 in Alexandria
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