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Alexandria to adopt FY 2027 budget, set 2026 tax rate Wednesday
Seven ordinances and five resolutions up for final passage, including parking, stormwater, business license and fire department fee increases
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WMATA Board of Directors adopts FY2027 budget with Alexandria-area service gains, no fare hike
A76 peak service will double between Mark Center and Ballston in June; Blue line upgrades and a new Mark Center commuter route arrive in December; a $3 Abilities-Ride fee takes effect July 1
Superintendent, ACPS board head back to the budget with a $5.6M gap to close; Kay-Wyatt to present adjusted plan May 7
Community speakers urge alternatives to potential middle school sports, world language cuts after quiet Saturday Council hearing; final board vote targeted for June 11
Alexandria City Council to take up tall ships, $20M housing bonds Tuesday, formalize FY 2027 budget Wednesday
June tall-ships festival, Ladrey rehab bonds and a draft federal housing plan fill Tuesday's docket; budget and tax rate adoption follows Wednesday
What's happening in Alexandria this weekend: April 24-26
PNC Alexandria Half-marathon, Del Ray GardenFest, Alexandria Art Show & Craft Spring Fair, and more
Driver strikes pedestrian on King Street; fifth crash involving a pedestrian Alexandria police have posted about this month
A driver struck a man walking on King Street late Wednesday night, three days after a driver struck and killed a woman at a different Alexandria intersection. Police said the man is in stable condition and that the driver, who initially left the scene, returned.
Alexandria resident's colorful ode to city wins America 250 poster contest
Matt Liptak's design will represent Alexandria at national mayors conference in June