Alexandria Shooting Under Investigation — “Alexandria Police are investigating a shooting incident in the 300 block of N. West Street that occurred late Wednesday night. One man sustained a non-life-threatening injury in the incident. Police reported maintaining a presence in the area as of 10:40 p.m. as the investigation continued. No additional details have been released.” [APD on X]
Phil Vassar Brings Tour to Birchmere — “Country music star Phil Vassar returns to his Virginia roots this month, bringing his ’25 Years of Paradise’ tour to Alexandria’s Birchmere Music Hall on Oct. 26. For Vassar, who attended James Madison University before moving to Nashville in the 1980s, performing at the Birchmere holds special meaning. ‘I used to go there when I was starting out as a musician, and I went to James Madison,’ Vassar said in an interview with ALXnow on Wednesday. ‘It’s just such a historic venue, and I just love coming to rock.'” [ALXnow]
Housing Alexandria Fall Festival Tonight — “Housing Alexandria is hosting its Fall Festival tonight with music, games and food. This year, the annual fundraising event will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. at The Garden Alexandria (5380 Eisenhower Avenue) and will celebrate the nonprofit’s completion of the Cardinal Path Homes project.” [ALXnow]
Lt. Gov. Financial Discrepancies Reported — “Virginia Republican gubernatorial nominee Winsome Earle-Sears built her political brand on transparency and accountability. But a closer look at her public filings reveals a pattern of omissions and inconsistencies in her financial disclosures — including a $12,000 ‘gift’ far above the state’s legal limit and multiple undisclosed trips funded by outside organizations.” [Virginia Mercury]
Jones Cancels Fundraiser Amid Backlash — “Virginia AG candidate Jay Jones cancels fundraiser amid ‘two bullets’ backlash.” [Axios]
Critton Hollow String Band at Lyceum — “Since 1975, the Critton Hollow String Band has brought traditional American music to audiences throughout the United States, Canada, Japan, Ireland, and Scotland. With fiddle, hammer dulcimer, banjo, and guitar, the band tends a stable of songs from the first settlements of Appalachia to the best of contemporary American folk music.” The concert is Friday, Oct. 10 at 7:30 p.m. at the Lyceum (201 S. Washington St.). Tickets are $28 for adults and $10 for ages 17 and under. [City of Alexandria]
APD Hosts Saturday Hiring Event — “Looking to start your career with the Alexandria Police Department? Join us for a Saturday morning hiring event on Saturday, October 11 at APD Headquarters. The session will include a background questionnaire, panel interview, and written prompt. This is a great opportunity to complete multiple steps of the hiring process in one day.” The event runs from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Police Headquarters (3600 Wheeler Avenue, Community Room 106). Doors close promptly at 10 a.m. and attendees must bring two forms of ID and wear business attire. [City of Alexandria]
Indigenous Peoples’ Day Schedule Changes — “All City of Alexandria government offices will be closed on Monday, October 13, 2025, to observe Indigenous Peoples’ Day.” DASH bus service will operate on a weekend schedule, libraries will be closed, and residential refuse and recycling collection will be delayed by one day for the remainder of the week. Chinquapin Park Recreation Center, Charles Houston Recreation Center, and Patrick Henry Recreation Center will be open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Emergency hotlines operate 24/7. [City of Alexandria]
It’s Thursday — Expect sunny skies and a high of 63 degrees, accompanied by a northeast wind between 9 and 11 mph, gusting up to 18 mph. Thursday night will be clear, with temperatures dropping to a low of around 43 degrees and a northeast wind at approximately 6 mph. [NWS]
