There is a lot of history all around our City - not only on the streets, but below them, too. Hear Dr. Pamela Cressey, Director of the Alexandria Archaeology Museum, discuss the Museum's activities and the many enriching, exciting - and sometimes, strange-finds that the City's archaeological digs have uncovered.

Alexandria Archaeology - Uncovering the City's Buried Treasure

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The 2010 US Census will officially kick off on April 1, 2010, and the City of Alexandria is making preparations now to ensure that Alexandria's population is counted accurately.

2010 Census - Yes, We Count!

Listen to Bernard Caton, the City’s Legislative Director, talk about the issues affecting the City of Alexandria during the 2010 Virginia General Assembly Session, which convened January 13.

Virginia Legislative Update

In an interview with Drug Court Coordinator Mary Ellen Ruff, learn how the Family Drug Treatment Court works to better the City, and what role you could possibly play in helping children of parents with substance abuse problems.

Family Drug Treatment Court Helps Children of Parents with Substance Abuse Problems

Find about the first annual Sobriety, Education and Transition Workshop that took place at the Alexandria Detention Center where 60 inmates learned life skills to better themselves when returning to the community.

Alexandria Detention Center's Sobriety, Education and Transition Workshop

Learn safety tips to protect yourself and find out what environmental factors might make your home or business an easy target for criminal activity.

Alexandria Archaeology - Uncovering the City's Buried Treasure

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