Virginia Voter Registration Deadline Extended to Thursday Night — “BREAKING: Virginia’s voter registration deadline has been extended until Thursday, October 15 at 11:59pm. If you still need to register or update your information, you can do it online at vote.virginia.gov–you can also register and vote early at your registrar’s office.” [Twitter]
City Asks for Feedback on Adding Affordable Housing to Arlandria — “At a virtual meeting Tuesday night (another meeting is set for Wednesday night), members of the Alexandria Office of Planning and Zoning presented their vision to improve affordable housing in the Arlandira-Chirilagua area.” [Alexandria Living]
Parker-Gray Memorial Walkway Unveiling Oct. 24 — “The City of Alexandria and the Alexandria African American Hall of Fame will unveil the Parker-Gray Memorial Walkway on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 2-3 p.m. during a dedication ceremony. The event, which will take place at the Wythe Street entrance of Charles Houston Rec Center (901 Wythe St.), will be streamed live online.” [Zebra]
The Old Town Cocktail Virtual Happy Hour is Tonight — “Join Old Town Business Association on October 15th for our first Virtual Happy Hour featuring cocktails crafted by Jon Schott of The People’s Drug, ‘Around the Block’ with Victoria Vergason of The Hour, and their guests Scott and Becky Harris, owners of Catoctin Creek Distillery.” [Visit Alexandria]
R&B Heating and Air Conditioning celebrates 40 years — “The company’s focus on certain HVAC offerings, specifically the Unico system that’s meant to be installed in older, traditional homes without the need for remodeling, has also helped R&B carve out a niche in Alexandria and D.C.” [Alex Times]
Today’s Weather — “Sunny skies (during the day). High 77F. Winds SSW at 10 to 15 mph.Partly cloudy skies early will give way to occasional showers later during the night. Low near 55F. Winds W at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60%.” [Weather.com]
New Job: Strategic Communications Specialist — “Design, develop, produce and consult on a variety of internal and external communications materials and media. Apply specific functional and working or general ind us try knowledge. Develop or contribute to solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity. Work independently with some guidance and review or guide the activities of junior employees, as needed.” [Indeed]
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