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.

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.

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.

Get a better understanding of what stimulus funds Alexandria is eligible for, has applied for, has received, and expects. In addition, find out which departments and programs will receive the grants.

Find out about one of the biggest —and least known— historical events that took place right here in the City!

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

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.

FYI Alexandria on the Air speaks with Customer Services Manager Frank Ward about the Alexandria Fire Department Office of Building and Fire Code Administration’s new Multi-Agency Permit Center. The Permit Center is part of Code Administration’s efforts to improve customer service to Alexandria’s residents and business owners.

City of Alexandria Legislative Director, Bernie Caton, provides an overview of the issues that the Virginia General Assembly will wrestle with this year, and how those issues will affect the City of Alexandria and its residents.

Mayor Euille provides an overview of the fiscal challenges the City of Alexandria faces in the coming year, highlights budget reductions that are currently underway to address it, and discusses what other options the City may need to consider to close the budget gap in FY 2010.