Alexandria SNAP Recipients to Shift to State-Funded Program Next Week — Alexandria residents receiving food assistance will see their benefits shift to a new state-funded program next week as federal SNAP funding lapses amid a government shutdown. The Virginia Emergency Nutrition Assistance Program will begin Monday, providing weekly payments to nearly 6,000 households and approximately 12,000 individuals in Alexandria. [ALXnow]
Alexandria Early Voting Nears 2021 Total With Four Days Remaining — Alexandria residents have just four days remaining to vote early in next week’s general election, with turnout approaching the total number of early votes cast during the entire 2021 election cycle. As of Oct. 27, Alexandria had recorded 20,853 early votes — already 82% of the 25,475 total early ballots cast during all of 2021. [ALXnow]
Sen. Warner Calls on Trump Administration to Prevent SNAP Benefits Expiration — Sen. Mark Warner called on the Trump administration to use available Department of Agriculture funds to prevent the expiration of SNAP benefits affecting 42 million Americans, including hundreds of thousands of Virginians, as the government shutdown enters another week. [ALXnow]
Va. Democrats Roll Out Redistricting Amendment — Virginia House Democrats released the text of their proposed constitutional amendment that would allow the General Assembly to modify congressional districts mid-decade if another state redraws its own congressional map for political reasons. House Joint Resolution 6007 would amend Article II, Section 6 of the Virginia Constitution. [Virginia Mercury]
Alexandria Man Charged With Obscene Sexual Display — An Alexandria man has been charged following an indecent exposure incident at the Virginia Gateway shopping center on Oct. 15. Prince William County police charged Stephen Daniel Howell, 34, of Alexandria, with indecent exposure and obscene sexual display. [CBS19NEWS]
Thirteen Alexandrians Graduate from Sheriff’s Community Academy — The Sheriff’s Office announced the graduation of 13 community members from the fall session of the Sheriff’s Community Academy. Participants dedicated their Saturday mornings from Sept. 6 through Sept. 27 to the four-week curriculum. The next session will take place in March. [Alexandria Sheriff’s Office]
Project Sticker Shock Campaign Highlights Consequences of Providing Alcohol to Youth — The city launched its annual Project Sticker Shock Campaign this past weekend. Sixty youth participants visited 55 retail locations and placed 1,100 warning stickers on multi-packs of alcohol emphasizing the legal consequences of supplying alcohol to minors. [City of Alexandria]
Virtual Community Meeting on Housing 2040 Set for Nov. 17 — The city’s Office of Housing invites the community to a virtual meeting on Monday, Nov. 17 from 6:30-8:45 p.m. to provide feedback on draft recommendations for Affordable Housing Preservation and Landlord Tenant Rights and Resources. [City of Alexandria]
Last Chance: Share Your Experience with Recreation, Parks Programs — The Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities is seeking feedback to help guide improvements to events, classes and programs. Complete the survey by Saturday, Nov. 1. [City of Alexandria]
Howl-o-Ween Party and Pet Costume Contest Thursday — The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria is hosting a Howl-o-Ween Party and Pet Costume Contest on Thursday, Oct. 30 from 5:30-7 p.m. at The Alexandrian Hotel Courtyard. Registration to enter a pet is $25, with prizes for spookiest, funniest, and most creative costumes. [Animal Welfare League of Alexandria]
‘Poe in Alexandria’ Tonight at The Lyceum — Actor David Keltz will re-create Edgar Allan Poe’s 1849 visit to Virginia tonight at 8 p.m. at the Alexandria History Museum at The Lyceum, 201 S. Washington St. Doors open at 7:15 p.m. Tickets are $25, or $20 for Historic Alexandria members. [City of Alexandria]
It’s Wednesday — Isolated showers are expected before 10 a.m. and after 2 p.m., with partly sunny skies and a high of 57°F. Winds from the northeast at 8-10 mph, gusting up to 18 mph, and a 20% chance of precipitation. On Wednesday night, expect rain and possible thunderstorms after 5am, a low of 51°F, east winds at 9-13 mph with gusts up to 21 mph, and a 90% chance of precipitation. New rainfall could measure between three quarters and one inch. [NWS]
