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@alexandriavagov.bsky.socialReminder: All City of Alexandria government offices are closed today, Monday, October 12, in observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day. For more information on how this closure affects City services, visit alexandriava.gov.
@alexandriavagov.bsky.socialKick off your week with a Futsal Tournament and wrap it up by making your voice heard! Head to Beatley Library for early voting at the end of the week. For more information on these events, visit alexandriava.gov/Calendar.
@alexandriavates.bsky.socialReposted by @alexandriavagov.bsky.socialThe City of Alexandria is collecting a new round of community feedback on the Seminary West Safety Improvements Project! The refined design options reflect feedback during the last comment period – share your thoughts at alexandriava.gov/go/6552
@alexandriavagov.bsky.socialFood can be one of the most meaningful ways we share culture and community. As the owner of Los Tios, German Mejia reflects on bringing dishes like pupusas, chicken, and beef plates to Del Ray.
Learn more about Hispanic Heritage Month at alexandriava.gov/HispanicHeritage.
@alexandriavagov.bsky.socialQuote with your favorite City Academy memory <3 This Fall, we have 31 civically-minded Alexandrians joining us for a peek behind the curtain at how Alexandria's municipal government works. We can't wait to see what they learn over the next 6 weeks!
@alexandriavagov.bsky.socialWe <3 biking
@alexandriavagov.bsky.socialhow we arrived on bluesky
@alexandriavagov.bsky.socialIt's Cybersecurity Awareness Month! Use long, unique 16-character passwords and a password manager to stay safe. Real criminal dpxaker sold tools that test thousands of password combos per second, making short, reused passwords easy targets.
@ecocityalx.bsky.socialReposted by @alexandriavagov.bsky.socialMode Shift Monday!
Most trips in Alexandria are less than 3 miles – perfect for an e-bike, scooter, or bus!
Can you swap one car trip this week for another mode?
Learn how to get around Alexandria at alexandriava.gov/GOAlex
@alexandriavagov.bsky.socialDominion customers: the SCC wants your input on the proposed $67B Dominion Energy–NextEra merger.
In-person hearing in Fairfax
Oct. 9, 6 – 8 p.m.
Fairfax County Government Center
Can't attend? Submit written comments by Nov. 9 at scc.virginia.gov (Case PUR-2026-00112)
@alexandriavagov.bsky.socialAll City of Alexandria government offices will be closed on Monday, October 12, in observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day. For more information on how this closure affects City services, visit alexandriava.gov.
@alexandriavagov.bsky.socialPersonal property taxes (car tax) are due tonight, October 5, by 11:59 p.m.
The City offers in-person assistance and a 24-hour drop box, plus phone, mail-in, and online options to pay. Learn more at alexandriava.gov/CarTax or pay online at alexandriava.gov/Payments.
@alexandriavagov.bsky.socialFall is in full swing in Alexandria with events happening almost every day! What events will you attend? Check out event details at alexandriava.gov/Calendar.
@alexandriavagov.bsky.socialWhat day can you attend Art on the Avenue, tour Douglass Cemetery, and learn about Civil War tents at Fort Ward?
@alexandriavagov.bsky.socialDominion Energy is responsible for siting utility poles in the City of Alexandria. City staff are working on strategies to improve access around the pole shown in your first photo.
@alexandriavagov.bsky.socialThank you for reaching out. The sidewalk at the corner of Leslie and Monroe Ave., shown in your second photo, is being entirely replaced and expanded. It is currently an active construction site.
@alexandriavagov.bsky.socialMillennial admins across all sectors are preparing to use that one gif tomorrow (it's us).
@alexandriavagov.bsky.socialSee what's going on at alexandriava.gov/CityHall
@alexandriavagov.bsky.socialThe construction progress at City Hall is scary good 👻
@alexandriavagov.bsky.socialOctober is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Cybercriminals rely on people taking shortcuts. Simple habits like strong passwords, multi-factor authentication (MFA), software updates, and pausing before responding to unexpected messages all make it much harder for scammers to succeed.
