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Alexandria, VA: Local News, Events & Community Guide - September 2026

Updated: Friday, September 11, 2026

Alexandria, Virginia, is an independent city on the Potomac River whose historic Old Town core remains a central part of its built identity. There, rectangular blocks hold surviving brick and frame dwellings alongside former warehouses, while residential areas beyond the historic district reflect later neighborhood development and denser construction near Metrorail stations. The result is a city setting that ranges from established low-rise streets to more urban mixed-use corridors.

King Street remains a longstanding commercial corridor through Old Town, connecting shops, services, and civic activity with the riverfront. Waterfront parks and a public promenade provide open space along the Potomac, while DASH buses link Alexandria with Metrorail, Virginia Railway Express, Metrobus, and other local bus systems. Together, the historic center, riverfront public space, and regional transit connections provide practical context for evaluating housing options across the city.

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Zoning Appeals Board Holds Hearing

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold its regularly scheduled public hearing at 7 p.m. Monday, September 14, at the Redella S. "Del" Pepper Community Resource Center, 4850 Mark Center Drive. The hearing is part of Alexa...

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AlexRenew Board Meets September 15

AlexRenew's Board of Directors will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, September 15. Board members and staff will participate in person at the Ed Semonian Boardroom, and the meeting will also be available through a live onl...

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Task Force Reviews Gang Prevention

Alexandria's Gang Prevention Community Task Force will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, September 16, at the Charles Houston Recreation Center, 901 Wythe St. The task force receives briefings on city suppression, preven...

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ARHA Redevelopment Work Group Meets

The Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority's Redevelopment Work Group will meet from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, September 17, at ARHA headquarters, 401 Wythe St. The monthly meeting will take place in the main con...

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Alexandria Forum Explores Independence

The Alexandria Forum, titled "Nothing But Independence," will run from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, September 18, at the Lyceum, 201 S. Washington St. The full-day history program will examine Alexandria and Northern Vir...

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City Council Sets Public Hearing

Alexandria City Council will hold a public hearing from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, September 19, at the Del Pepper Community Resource Center, 4850 Mark Center Drive. The meeting is part of the council's scheduled pub...

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What is happening in Alexandria, VA in September 2026?

The Alexandria, VA page brings together current local context, upcoming community events, real estate articles, and local professional profiles for September 2026.

Are there upcoming events in Alexandria this month?

Yes. This page currently lists 6 upcoming events connected to Alexandria, VA. Event details can change, so readers should verify timing, location, and availability with the organizer when needed.

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