On This Day: Alexandria Had 48 Factories, 328 Retail Businesses — On this day in 1914, the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce reported the City had 48 manufactories, 39 wholesale houses, and 328 retail businesses, with combined business revenues of $30 million. [Historic Alexandria]
Alexandria Health District Navigates Federal Funding Crisis — When the Virginia Department of Health lost $219 million in federal COVID-era grants this March, Alexandria’s health district laid off 11 staff members who provided community immunization clinics, IT support, and multilingual outreach to diverse immigrant populations. District Director Dr. David Rose rescued nine positions by tapping into American Rescue Plan Act funds and securing emergency funding from Alexandria’s city council, though the relief is temporary as the district braces for increased demand from residents who may lose Medicaid coverage under recent federal changes. The funding cuts compound existing VDH problems including a $33 million deficit and embezzlement scandals, though Commissioner Karen Shelton says the department is working through 30 recommended reforms to rebuild accountability across Virginia’s 35 health districts. [ALXnow via Virginia Mercury]
Transportation Agencies to Discuss Northern Virginia Projects — Representatives from seven transportation agencies will gather Monday evening for their annual joint meeting to discuss transportation projects and programs across Northern Virginia, including several initiatives affecting Alexandria. [ALXnow]
Residents Demand Council Condemn Sheriff’s ICE Collaboration — More than a dozen Alexandria residents packed City Council chambers Saturday morning to demand elected officials publicly condemn what they described as Sheriff Sean Casey’s voluntary collaboration with Immigration and Customs Enforcement. [ALXnow]
Thousands Attend Second ‘No Kings’ Rally at City Hall — An audience of thousands held signs and cheered as Alexandria leaders decried the Trump administration at the second No Kings rally outside City Hall on Saturday. [ALXnow]
City and Grunley Construction to Host Subcontractor Outreach Event — Grunley Construction Company, in partnership with the City of Alexandria, invites trade subcontractors to attend an industry outreach event on Wednesday, October 22, from 1 to 3 p.m. to learn about the upcoming City Hall, Market Square, and Garage Renovation project. The event will provide an overview of the project scope, timeline, and construction approach, with emphasis on maximizing participation opportunities for Small, Women-owned, Minority-owned, Micro, and Service-Disabled Veteran-owned (SWaM) businesses. The session includes a Q&A and networking opportunities at Alexandria City Hall, Room 1900 (301 King St.). RSVP required. [City of Alexandria]
Repaving and Street Maintenance Update: October 20-24 — The City of Alexandria’s Department of Transportation and Environmental Services will conduct repaving work this week on several streets including Walleston Court, Kingston Avenue, Kingston Place, Dearborn Place, Featherstone Place, Holmes Run Parkway, Commerce Street, and Fayette Street. Concrete maintenance work continues citywide and in front of Great Waves Waterpark and Cameron Run Regional Park on Eisenhower Avenue, with intermittent lane closures expected on weekdays. Temporary “No Parking” signs will be posted before work begins. The schedule is subject to change due to weather, equipment, and other factors. [City of Alexandria]
It’s Monday — Expect a sunny day with highs near 65 degrees and west winds blowing at 13 to 15 mph, gusting up to 28 mph. The night remains clear with lows around 44 degrees, and the west wind slowing to 6 mph before becoming calm during the evening. [NWS]
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