May 26 in Alexandria history: Congress charters the Alexandria Canal Company
An 1830 charter set in motion a seven-mile waterway that reshaped the city's northern waterfront
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Alexandria, Virginia
Downed power lines shut southbound Quaker Lane, knock out power to nearly 1,000 in Alexandria
Broken pole blamed for outage; police urge drivers to treat dark signals as four-way stops
Old Town shops invite community to unplug for 'Analog Bag Weekend'
Organizers have announced that this event has been postponed to June 12 - 14, 2026.
Alexandria opens lottery for four affordable condos at the Residences at Tidelock
First-time homebuyers who live or work in the city can apply through June 22 for income-restricted units in the new Old Town North building
May 24 in Alexandria history: Federal troops occupy the city as war reaches King Street
Two May 24 anniversaries — an 1861 occupation and an 1889 monument dedication — mark a pivotal date in the city's past
Alexandria releases draft Housing 2040 plan, sets June 2 public hearing
The 100-page plan would replace the city's 2014 housing master plan with new goals, principles and targets running through 2040
Arlington Ridge Road/Mount Vernon Avenue bridge reopens early as girder work finishes ahead of schedule
Remaining closures canceled; all 15 girders are in place over Four Mile Run, restoring normal traffic before Memorial Day weekend
Alexandria confirms the $6.9 million PLA estimate behind the attack ads, but disputes how the ads frame it.
The city calls the contractor's estimate a "rough order of magnitude" figure of about 5.5% — not the hidden $7 million the ads describe.
Alexandria's six-month look-ahead gets its first update, extending the view to September
Gaskins promoted the refreshed tracker Friday; this edition leans on customer service and shows movement on housing, health and remembrance initiatives
Life Alive to open Old Town location June 9, hosting patio preview party
The organic cafe is inviting the community to a free sneak peek at 400 King Street before opening day
Duke Street's business passport program is live — with bigger prizes than first announced
The shop-local contest, now offering up to $100 and ten winners, runs through September as outreach for the Duke Street Land Use Plan
City Council to weigh in on police-in-schools agreement, transportation plan, and Duke Street vision Tuesday
The May 26 legislative meeting also carries added funding for a historic Parker-Gray rooming house and a health-focused neighborhood grant bid
Daily Brief | May 22
Regional board funds two Alexandria safety studies, outdoor pools reopen Saturday, and your full Memorial Day weekend guide — umbrella included.
TPB approves $160K for Alexandria bike network, Mount Vernon Avenue safety study
Regional board signs off on a $980,000 package; all 12 funded projects land in Maryland and Virginia
Key federal agency approves the design plan for Trump's Washington arch
Commissioners, all appointed by Trump, acted despite overwhelming public opposition to the 250-foot arch, one of several projects that Trump is pursuing alongside a White House ballroom to leave his imprint on Washington.
League of Women Voters to host Alexandria post-legislative town hall May 28
The city's state senator and three delegates will discuss the General Assembly session and take residents' questions at the Del Pepper Community Resource Center.