Join the City of Alexandria for Juneteenth activities on Friday, June 19! Check out the lineup now for the live performances happening at the Festival at Charles Houston Recreation Center. Full details on all events will be released on June 8 on social and online!

Your schedule: I don't have time to go all the way to Croatia Us: say less We're bringing the Adriatic to the Potomac. Find the flavors and sounds of Croatia tomorrow, Saturday, June 6, at Waterfront Park from 6 to 8 p.m. See you at the waterfront! More at visitalexandria.com/World-Cup

Stay Weather-Ready from the dangers of excessive heat. Learn more at weather.gov/heat Manténgase Listo Meteorológicamente para los peligros del calor excesivo. Aprenda cómo puede proteger a sí mismo y a sus seres queridos en weather.gov/safety/heat

🎷 🐜🎷 🐛🎷 🐐🎷 🐈 🎷🐅 They're all so talented! but not as talented as the artists you'll see at the FREE ALX Jazz Fest from June 12 - 14! Join us at the waterfront for Jazz Fest at Sails on the Potomac.

Save the date and join us on Saturday, June 27 at John Carlyle Square Park for the 9th Annual Alexandria Pride!

Did you miss last night's City Council Legislative Meeting? Get up to speed with our recap or watch the recording at alexandriava.gov/Dockets.

The City of Alexandria and Representative Don Beyer invite the community to a memorial honoring the 67 lives lost in the January 2025 Potomac River mid-air collision. Join us Monday, June 1, at 5:30 p.m. at Rivergate City Park (2 Montgomery St.). Details: alexandriava.gov/c/62495

Explore the flavors and sounds of Croatia right here in Alexandria! Join the City and Visit Alexandria at Waterfront Park on Saturday, June 6, for food, entertainment, and so much more. Details at visitalexandria.com/World-Cup

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Join us tomorrow night for a City Council legislative meeting at the Del Pepper Community Resource Center! See the full docket and links to watch online at alexandriava.gov/Dockets.

Reminder: All City of Alexandria government offices are closed today, Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day. For more information on how this closure affects City services, visit alexandriava.gov.

Planning your week ahead? Here’s a look at what’s happening around Alexandria next week. Reminder: All City of Alexandria offices will be closed Monday, May 25, for Memorial Day. See the full calendar at alexandriava.gov/Calendar

On Thur May 21, the City of Alexandria will slide trash and yard waste collection by one day to Fri, May 22. Recycling and curbside composting will not be impacted. If your bins are not collected tomorrow, May 22, and you are regularly scheduled for Thursday collection, please contact Alex311.

All Alexandria Library branches will be closed Monday, May 25 in honor of Memorial Day 🇺🇸

Summer in the City is filled with events and activities for the entire family, including our annual Juneteenth celebration, which honors African American history, culture, and community. The City of Alexandria invites the public to celebrate this June. Details: alexandriava.gov/go/1803

Stay Weather-Ready from the dangers of excessive heat. Learn how to protect yourself and your loved ones at weather.gov/heat Manténgase Listo Meteorológicamente para los peligros del calor excesivo. Aprenda cómo puede proteger a sí mismo y a sus seres queridos en weather.gov/safety/heat

All City of Alexandria government offices will be closed on Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day. For more information on how this closure affects City services, visit alexandriava.gov.

Splash into summer! Outdoor pools open for the season this week, but before we get there, join us for civic engagement, info sessions, a hiring event, and history tours. See all the details at alexandriava.gov/Calendar!

Okay, ALX, who needs to be tagged in this one?

On Tuesday night, we held a Swearing-In Ceremony for our newest Councilwoman, Sandy Marks. Then, a fully seated City Council discussed parking improvements, received updates from City Manager on the State of the Economy, and heard updates on the Torpedo Factory Art Center RFP responses.

🚧 The #RiverRenew updates keep flowing! We conducted preliminary testing and measured flows from three of our wet weather pumps. These pumps are the largest of their kind, each pumping up to 45 million gallons a day. Stay tuned for more RiverRenew updates!

We're hosting a pretty big shindig this summer. Think of it: 14 bands, four tall ships, three days, History Village??? See you at the waterfront June 12, 13, and 14 for the 48th Annual Alexandria Jazz Festival at the One and Only Sail250. More at alexandriava.gov/America250

Next week in Alexandria is packed! A community meeting on the S. Patrick St. Median Project, City Council on Tuesday, Bike to Work Day Friday, concerts and tours this weekend, and more. See the full schedule and plan ahead: alexandriava.gov/Calendar

Millennial comms: “Doggo pupper adulting vibes. You got this.” Gen Z comms: “The infrastructure yearns quietly in the background.” Both, somehow: “Public servants are carrying society on their backs.” Thank a public servant who makes your daily life slightly less chaotic: publicinput.com/psrw2026

People are always asking us the most random things!

Traffic Alert: The Woodrow Wilson Bridge will open overnight for scheduled maintenance. Openings will take place between 10 p.m. May 7 and 5 a.m. May 8. Drivers should plan for delays and follow all posted signs.

But wait, there's more! Progress is on the way, which means a few delays. This weekend is an extended closure, with no @wmata.com trains between Braddock Rd and Pentagon City. Free shuttle bus service will be provided.

It's been a couple of months since the last Planning & Zoning Virtual Community Update. On Tuesday, May 19 on Zoom, learn more about the projects, planning, and review processes happening around Alexandria. This is your chance to ask questions and get a behind the scenes look. Register now!

Heads up for closures on the Arlington Ridge Rd./Mt. Vernon Ave. Bridge between May 16 and 23!

See some of the really nice things you've said about public servants and use these tips to leave a comment at engage.alexandriava.gov/e13681

Be ready for hurricane season! Take action TODAY to be better prepared for when the worst happens. Understand your risk from hurricanes, and get ready now. Find more about hurricane preparedeness in Alexandria at alexandriava.gov/Hurricane.

Today marks the beginning of Public Service Recognition Week! This week, we're recognizing the public servants that keep our city moving with some of the comments you've shared. Want to shout someone out? Submit your comments at publicinput.com/psrw2026

Croatia has arrived in Alexandria! Step into its art, history, and natural beauty through a unique stamp collection on display every day this week. See what else is happening at alexandriava.gov/Calendar

Look at this stamp, isn't it neat? Wouldn't you think my collection's complete? Join us starting this Monday as we host an exhibit featuring Croatia’s natural beauty, history, and national pride through the art of stamp collecting.

Need a weekend rabbit hole? The City Hall construction timelapse is oddly satisfying to watch. See how the site is coming along at alexandriava.gov/CityHall.

I know you were all expecting us to post the "it's gonna be May" gif today, but it already IS May, and we were busy talking about the adopted FY27 Budget yesterday, so please accept (and complete) this humble survey instead engage.alexandriava.gov/fy27alxbudget#tab-74025

Tuesday's City Council meeting featured proclamations for Arab American Heritage Month and Alcohol Awareness Month, and presentations about the Potomac River Generating Station (PRGS) project and the Ladrey Project. Learn more about the PRGS project and submit your feedback at alexandriava.gov/PRGS.

Traffic Alert: The Pride of Baltimore II will be sailing into Alexandria's harbor at midnight (12 a.m.) on Thursday, April 30. The Woodrow Wilson Memorial Bridge will open to allow the ship's passage. Expect delays and follow all posted signs.

Wednesday night plans, courtesy of your local government: FY27 Budget and Tax Rate Adoption, 6 p.m., Del Pepper Community Resource Center. Dress code: casual. Parking: free. Public Transit: also free. You're welcome.

There's lots to do in Alexandria as we head in to the first week of May! See details about upcoming events at alexandria.gov/Calendar.

Missed the Duke Street Land Use Plan meeting this week? No stress! You can still have a say. 👇 More chances to join in: 📅 In-Person May 28: Housing & Health 📅 In-Person and Virtual June 17: Parks, Transportation & Sustainability 🔗Online all the time: alexandriava.mysocialpinpoint.com

The PNC Alexandria Half Marathon is this Sunday, April 26. Expect road closures in Old Town and along the GW Parkway. Here’s what to know before you travel: Closures start Saturday: - N. Union St. (500 block) - Pendleton St. (100–200 blocks) closed 7:30 a.m. Saturday to about 1 p.m. Sunday

By your powers combined, we saved 14,629 lbs of paper from the landfill! That's about the same weight as 1 elephant, 14 grand pianos, or 70% of a T. Rex! Keep up the Earth Month heroics and find out where and how to recycle more stuff at alexandriava.gov/Recycling. (we do not recycle elephants)

It's National Work Zone Awareness Week! Our crews are out there working hard to keep your roads safe, so please return the favor. Slow down, stay alert, and give our workers the space they need to get home safely. NWZAW ends today. Work zone safety doesn't.

Congratulations to mixed-media artist Matt Liptak for winning our America 250 City Art Poster contest. Based in Studio 210 at the Torpedo Factory, Matt’s work will represent our city at the U.S. Conference of Mayors annual meeting in Long Beach this June.

Traffic Alert: The National Park Service will begin work today to resurface the George Washington Memorial Parkway between First Street and the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. More information can be found at nps.gov/gwmp/planyourvisit/conditions.htm

There's still time to #Spring2ACTion on Alexandria's biggest giving day of the year! We're proud to partner with ACT for Alexandria to sponsor this yearly event. Discover and donate before midnight at spring2action.org!

There's a Duke Street Land Use Plan meeting tonight! 🗓️ New to the process? This quick overview video is a great place to start 👇 youtube.com/watch?v=XKfJUXNB0Ew Want to connect online instead? Head to alexandriava.mysocialpinpoint.com for all our Duke Street engagement opportunities!

ElectionDayCheckIn: As of 4 p.m., 19,183 (19.60%) people have voted in Alexandria in today’s Special Election. Including early voting, 42,019 (42.93%) votes have been counted. Don't forget, polls close at 7 p.m. Find your location: alexandriava.gov/Elections #EveryVoteCounts