Give Feedback on Detention Center’s Future — “The City of Alexandria is conducting a study of the William G. Truesdale Adult Detention Center. Residents can take the five-question Community Feedback Survey until 11:59 p.m. on Friday, November 20. Your feedback will be part of a study on how the detention center should be funded, structured, and sustained.” [City of Alexandria]
Scholarship Fund of Alexandria Founder Dies — “Katherine ‘Kitty’ Burnett Porterfield, founder and first executive director of the Scholarship Fund of Alexandria and a 2025 Living Legend of Alexandria, died October 16, 2026, after an 18-month battle with breast cancer.” [The Zebra]
ALIVE! Walkathon Fundraising Surpasses $150K — “More than 350 walkers took part in the event Sunday, Oct. 18, at George Washington Middle School, according to ALIVE!. The total exceeded the organization’s $145,000 anniversary goal and marked the second consecutive year the walk topped $100,000. ALIVE! said the 2026 total set a new fundraising record for the event, which raised $125,000 in 2025.” [Alexandria Brief]
APD Hosts Trunk or Treat This Evening — “Join the Alexandria Police Department and our public safety partners and the Alexandria City Public Schools for a family-friendly evening of Halloween fun [5-7 p.m. Oct. 29 at APD headquarters]. Children can collect treats from decorated police, fire, and emergency vehicles while meeting local first responders.” [City of Alexandria]
Affordable Homeownership Unit Available — “The City of Alexandria Office of Housing is marketing a resale-restricted condominium unit at 400 Cameron Station Blvd, Unit G18, Alexandria, VA 22304. The one bedroom/one bath, 744 square foot unit is listed at a reduced price of $211,173.66 and is part of Cameron Station community. This unit includes an in-unit washer/dryer, two designated garage parking spaces, community shuttle, fitness center and more.” [Alexandria Office of Housing]
A Note on Pumpkin Recycling — “Don’t let your pumpkin go to waste! After Halloween, compost your pumpkin instead of throwing it in the trash. It helps reduce landfill waste and returns nutrients to the soil.” [Eco City ALX/X]
Challenge Filed for Virginia Reproductive Rights Referendum — “If Virginians approve a ballot referendum on Nov. 3 to permanently protect reproductive rights in the state’s constitution, the amendment will be challenged in court on Nov. 13. The case seeks a preliminary injunction to block the certification of the amendment referendum results by alleging that the process was not properly filed and that ballot language was misleading.” [Virginia Mercury]
Election Frequency Doesn’t Phase Voters — “Virginia holds elections every year, and 2026 proved to be a particularly busy one because of a spring special election tied to a proposed constitutional amendment about redistricting. But many Northern Virginia voters say despite the number of times they had to cast ballots this year, they remain energized and motivated and don’t have voter fatigue.” [WTOP]
New Legal Notice — An establishment seeks a mixed beverage restaurant and wine/beer on/off-premises ABC license; objections due within 30 days. [Public Notices]
It’s Thursday — Fog is expected before 10am, followed by mostly cloudy skies through mid-morning and gradual clearing later in the day. The high will be near 72, with calm winds becoming southerly around 6 mph in the afternoon. Thursday night will be mostly clear with a low around 53 and a light south wind of 3 to 5 mph. [NWS]
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