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Alexandria Honors Veterans and Celebrates 2025 Beautification Award Winners

From honoring heroes to celebrating urban beauty, Alexandria shines this week. Discover the winners and how the city marks Veterans Day.

In this image I can see memorials carved on the wall. Also there are flower bouquets.
In this image I can see memorials carved on the wall. Also there are flower bouquets.

Alexandria Honors Veterans and Celebrates 2025 Beautification Award Winners

Alexandria, Virginia, has announced the winners of the 2025 Beautification Awards. Meanwhile, the city prepares for Veterans Day with several offices closing and a ceremony honouring veterans. The weather today is mostly cloudy, with a high near 46 degrees and breezy conditions.

The Alexandria Beautification Commission has revealed the winners of the 2025 Beautification Awards. This annual event recognises individuals and organisations that contribute to the city's visual appeal.

Today, Alexandria residents can expect mostly cloudy skies, with a high temperature near 46 degrees Fahrenheit. The breeze may add a chill to the air.

In local politics, Commonwealth's Attorney Bryan Porter has joined Attorney General-Elect Jay Jones' transition team. This collaboration signals a shift in leadership for the state.

The main pool at Minnie Howard is currently closed for repairs. However, the warm water training pool will offer extended hours on specific dates to accommodate swimmers.

The Friends of Rocky Versace will host an annual Veterans Day ceremony at 1 p.m. inside the Mount Vernon Recreation Center. This event honours the city's veterans and their service.

Several city offices in Alexandria will close on Veterans Day, allowing staff to participate in the commemorative events.

Rep. Don Beyer has criticised Senate Republicans' proposed continuing resolution and President Trump's actions, expressing his concerns about the potential impacts on the nation.

The 2025 Beautification Awards winners have been announced, highlighting Alexandria's commitment to urban beauty. Veterans Day preparations are underway, with offices closing and a ceremony honouring veterans. The weather today is mostly cloudy and breezy, with a high near 46 degrees. Local politics sees Attorney General-Elect Jay Jones' transition team welcoming Bryan Porter. Rep. Don Beyer has shared his concerns about recent political developments.

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