Flagship programs
We host six to eight programs per year on timely topics of interest. Audience members actively participate by submitting questions during each program.
It’s about you
We tackle issues such as transportation, education, public safety, history and preservation, development, environment, city budget planning – to list just a few.
About us
Taking a look at the issues without taking sides for over a quarter of a century
We are a 501(c)(3) non-partisan organization which encourages informed debate and discussion on a wide variety of local issues in the City of Alexandria, Virginia without taking a position.
The 2025-2026 Season (2026-2027 is coming soon!):
September 30: Behind the Budget Curtain: How Politics Shape Our Schools — Watch the video
October 27: Is Civil Discourse a Dying Art? — Watch the video
November 24: We All Get Old: Let’s Get Ready — Watch the video
February 23: Postponed until March 23 due to snow-caused school building closing
March 23:
Housing in Alexandria: Are There Solutions That We Can Agree on? — watch the
video
April 27: What Should We Know About Our Drinking Water and Challenges for Delivery Systems Infrastructure? — watch the video
May 18: A Part of Our Fabric: The History and Issues Related to Alexandria’s Immigrant Population and Annual Board Election — watch the video
Agenda:Alexandria would not be possible without the support from our Members and Sponsors:
