Gustave Boulangerie Employee Charged With Hidden Camera Recordings in Employee Bathroom — An employee of Gustave Boulangerie has been charged with multiple counts related to hidden camera recordings in the restaurant’s employee bathroom, including felony charges involving children. [ALXnow]
Time Running Out to Register to Vote or Request Absentee Ballot — Time is running out for Alexandria residents who need to register to vote or request an absentee ballot for the Nov. 4 general election. Both deadlines fall on Friday, Oct. 24, giving eligible voters just two days to take action. [ALXnow]
Alexandria Cancer Survivor Receives Notice of Higher Insurance Premium as ACA Subsidies Set to Expire — With open enrollment for Affordable Care Act plans starting next week, Virginians are receiving letters warning that their health insurance premiums are about to rise as a result of expiring federal tax credits now tied up in the government shutdown. Laura Packard of Alexandria knows the cost of health care all too well. Eight years ago, she was diagnosed with cancer and credits the Affordable Care Act, or ACA, for saving her life. Virginians are starting to receive notices that their insurance premiums are going up by at least 20%. [WUSA 9]
Rep. Beyer Leads 53 Representatives Urging Utilities to Suspend Shutoffs During Shutdown — On Wednesday, Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA) led 53 U.S. Representatives urging major utility companies to suspend late penalties and utility shutoffs for federal employees and contractors amid the federal government shutdown. [Rep. Beyer]
Beyer Blasts White House Work — “The White House belongs to the American people, not to one person. Past presidents rightly consulted with Congress before construction projects. Donald Trump taking a wrecking ball to one of America’s greatest symbols is awful and illegal, and sadly also an accurate metaphor.” [Rep. Don Beyer/X]
ACPS School Board Meets This Evening — The ACPS School Board will host a regular meeting this evening at 6:30 p.m. Here’s a look at what’s on their agenda. [ACPS School Board]
Today is Deadline for Duke Street Land Use Plan Feedback — Alexandria has set a deadline of today to give feedback on the Duke Street Land Use Plan. [ALXnow]
Lt. Gov. Race Fake Debate — “After his Democratic opponent declined all of his debate requests in the Virginia lieutenant governor race, Republican John Reid decided he’d hold a 40-minute one anyway — against a version of her generated by artificial intelligence. The fake voice of state Sen. Ghazala F. Hashmi (D-Richmond) got to make the first opening statement.” [Washington Post]
It’s The Spooky Season In Del Ray! — One of Del Ray’s favorite traditions, the 29th Annual Del Ray Halloween Parade, takes place this Sunday, Oct. 26 at 2 p.m. along Mount Vernon Avenue. The parade, named one of the 10 best in the country by USA Today, begins at E. Bellefonte Avenue and ends with live music and an awards ceremony at the Mt. Vernon Recreation Center fields, featuring awards for Best Decorated Stroller, House, Business & Best Pet Costume, and more. The event is free and open to all. More Halloween fun includes the Stroller Competition (registration Sunday at 1 p.m. at Mt. Vernon and E. Howell Avenues), Pet Costume Contest (registration Sunday at 1:30 p.m.), Best Decorated Houses (deadline to vote is Saturday, October 25 at 11:59 p.m.), a Scavenger Hunt, Night of Dreadful Delights bar crawl (Sat., Oct. 25 starting at 5 p.m.), and Tales of Terror at Duncan Library. [Visit Del Ray]
It’s Thursday — Expect a sunny day with a high around 62 degrees, accompanied by a west wind blowing at 7 to 14 mph and gusts reaching up to 23 mph. For Thursday night, the skies will be mostly clear with the temperature dropping to around 41 degrees, and a northwest wind blowing at 5 to 7 mph. [NWS]
