This Day in Alexandria History: Petition to Establish Town at Hunting Creek — On October 27, 1748, a group of citizens petitioned the Virginia House of Burgesses “That a town may be established at Hunting Creek’s Warehouse on Potowmack River.” The legislature approved the request of the group, who soon became known as the town founders of Alexandria, and the new town held its first land auctions for property lots on July 14, 1749. One condition of the auction was that a structure had to be built on the property within two years of purchase. [Historic Alexandria]
Thousands Attend 29th Annual Del Ray Halloween Parade — Thousands of superheroes, witches, princesses, and other costumed revelers attended the 29th annual Del Ray Halloween Parade along Mount Vernon Avenue Sunday afternoon. [ALXnow]
Alexandria Police Charge Man With Murder in Fatal West End Shooting — Alexandria police have charged a 26-year-old man with murder in connection with a fatal shooting Saturday night in the West End. [ALXnow]
ACHS Defeats Robinson 14-10 in Homecoming Game — Alexandria City High School defeated James W. Robinson Secondary School 14-10 in a homecoming game Friday night, Oct. 24. [ALXnow]
331 Pounds of Medication Collected on Drug Take Back Day — Three hundred thirty-one pounds of expired, unwanted, and potentially dangerous medications were collected by participating organizations of Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, according to the Alexandria Sheriff’s Office. Miss Drug Take Back Day? Dispose of medication year-round at one of the City’s permanent medication drop boxes. [City of Alexandria]
Va. Registrars Share How They Keep Rolls Accurate, Reflect on Their Role in the Democratic Process — Ahead of Election Day, when Virginians will choose a new governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general and House of Delegates members, a group of registrars from around Virginia recently explained how elections work, how they help keep them secure and the inspiration behind their efforts facilitating people’s ability to participate in the democratic process. The discussion stemmed from a partnership between the Virginia Mercury and Keep Our Republic, a civic education nonprofit. [Virginia Mercury]
Repaving and Street Maintenance Update: October 27-31 — The City of Alexandria’s Department of Transportation and Environmental Services is conducting citywide street repaving this week on Holmes Run Parkway (from North Van Dorn Street to Duke Street), Commerce Street (from South Payne Street to South West Street), Portner Road (from Bashford Lane to Second Street), and North Jordan Street (from Peacock Avenue to Seminary Road). Concrete maintenance work is ongoing in front of the entrances to Great Waves Waterpark and Cameron Run Regional Park on Eisenhower Avenue, with intermittent lane closures on weekdays. [City of Alexandria]
Agenda: Alexandria to Discuss Art of Civil Discourse This Evening — Agenda: Alexandria will discuss the art of civil discourse this evening at 7 p.m. at Cowo & Creche. [ALXnow]
It’s Monday — Expect mostly sunny skies with a high near 60 degrees and a northeast wind between 6 and 9 mph. Monday night will be partly cloudy, with temperatures dropping to around 43 degrees and a northeast wind at 6 to 8 mph. [NWS]
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