On This Day in Alexandria History — “On October 21, 1669, Sir William Berkeley, colonial governor of Virginia, bestowed a 6000-acre land patent in the northern reaches of the colony to a Welsh sea captain named Robert Howson. … Eighty years later, a portion of that land would be formally established as the town of Alexandria, at a location just south of the tobacco inspection station operated by Hugh West since 1732.” [Historic Alexandria]
Guide to Halloween in Alexandria — “Spooky season is in full swing, and Alexandria’s calendar is packed — from Halloween bar crawls on King Street and a floating pumpkin patch to a goat social in Del Ray and Edgar Allan Poe himself (sort of) at The Lyceum. Here are some of the most fun events coming up around town.” [Alexandria Living Magazine]
‘Hallow-Screen’ for STIs — “From October 26–30, Alexandria Health Department’s Teen Wellness Center clinics will offer free, confidential sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing to all Alexandria teens. In Alexandria, there are two Teen Wellness Center clinics located at Alexandria City High School’s King Street and Minnie Howard campuses, respectively.” [City of Alexandria]
Local Advisory Bodies Need Applicants — “Alexandria residents interested in helping shape city policies and programs have until Oct. 30 to apply for approximately 80 vacancies on city boards, commissions and committees. The Alexandria City Council is seeking applicants for positions on 32 advisory bodies covering issues including transportation, housing affordability, public safety, historic preservation and community services.” [Patch]
Trunk-or-Treat Next Week — “The Alexandria Police Department (APD), along with its public safety partners, invites residents and families to celebrate Halloween at the Public Safety Trunk or Treat event on Thursday, October 29, 2026, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Alexandria Police Headquarters, 3600 Wheeler Avenue.” [City of Alexandria]
Childcare Affordability in Virginia — “Closing Virginia’s child care affordability gap would require up to $4.5 billion annually over the next decade, according to the Virginia Department of Education — an investment that, under one scenario, would also raise annual pay for 43,000 educators by an average of $17,000.” [Virginia Mercury]
It’s Wednesday — Sunny with a high near 65 and a north wind of 8 to 10 mph. Wednesday night will be mostly clear, with a low around 46 and a northwest wind around 6 mph. [NWS]
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