Alexandria is reconsidering plans to relocate Tribute Park after determining the memorial’s large granite monuments cannot be moved without damaging them. ​Tribute Park is a dedicated space in Alexandria that honors military veterans. It is currently located at the corner of U.S. 27 and W. Main St. in Alexandria, adjacent to the current city building. […]
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What’s going on with the Alexandria Wawa development?
Alexandria residents eager for their first Wawa will have to wait a little longer—construction has been pushed to 2026 due to groundwater remediation requirements. Alexandria City Administrator David Plummer said during the Sept. 18 city council meeting that Wawa, slated for the Southwest corner of Main Street and US 27 in the city, won’t start […]
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What we know about Alexandria’s approved medical marijuana dispensary
Alexandria is working on its medical cannabis regulations in preparation for its approved dispensary, which will be located in the old Truist Bank building and is expected to open in late 2025.
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Alexandria breaks ground for new city campus
Alexandria has broken ground on a new city campus, which will house its new police department and community center, on land previously owned by the Schneider family.
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Alexandria City Council discusses medical cannabis ballot measure
The Alexandria City Council is considering putting medical cannabis on the November ballot for residents to decide, while also discussing how to update their employee personnel policy to accommodate the new law.
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Alexandria welcomes new treasurer
The Alexandria City Council has approved Kelly Perry to fill the vacant treasurer position, having been selected from a pool of 20 applicants due to her experience in payroll, accounts receivable, benefits implementation and records control.
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Unexpected revenue surge in Alexandria triggers budget amendment for infrastructure
Alexandria is considering a budget amendment to reflect its increased revenues to appropriate the funds for the new city building and community center campus project and other projects, including the acquisition of a new F550 truck for the public works department.
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Alexandria awards contractor for new city campus
Alexandria has awarded Pepper Construction as the contractor at risk for its new city campus.
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Alexandria considers changes to laws on food trucks
Alexandria is considering changes to its laws on food trucks, mostly regarding operations that exceed seven days in one location.
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Alexandria seeking construction manager for new city building
Alexandria is seeking a qualified construction manager at risk to provide preconstruction and construction management services for the new city building and community center campus, which includes an approximately 20,400 square foot two-story administration building, an adjoining approximately 10,870 square foot community center building, a new police department garage, dumpster enclosure, constable street sidewalk, flagpole plaza, site signage, and landscaping.
