Holiday Prompts Schedule Changes Today in Alexandria — “Indigenous Peoples’ Day, recognized on the federal Columbus Day holiday, will bring an array of closures and schedule changes to Alexandria. The holiday falls on Monday, Oct. 12, which will mean a three-day weekend for some employees and students.” [ALXnow]
Ethiopian Fall Festival, Paws in the Park to be Rescheduled — Due to Sunday’s rain, the Ethiopian Fall Festival was moved to Sunday, Oct. 18. Paws in the Park on Oct. 11 was cancelled, but the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria is trying to schedule a new date. [ALXnow]
City Schedules Road Work for This Week — Streets on the repaving schedule this week are N. Beauregard Street (from Lincolnia Road to Morgan Street), N. Overlook Drive (from Halcyon Drive to end), North Chambliss Street (from Fillmore Avenue to end) and W. Alexandria Avenue (from Commonwealth Avenue to end). Concrete work is scheduled on N. Beauregard Street (from Morgan Street to Reading Avenue) and Lynnhaven Drive (sidewalk work from Wilson Avenue to Evans Lane). Work is subject to change depending on weather conditions, equipment and other factors. [Alexandria T&ES]
Dominion Energy-NextEra Merger Concerns Shared at Hearing — “If it goes through, it would create the largest regulated electric utility company by market share in the world. Dozens of people voiced concerns that their utility bills are already too high and the merger could make that worse. In the course of the two-hour hearing, only four people spoke in favor of the merger.” [DC News Now]
Mount Vernon Trail Inducted into Rails to Trails Conservancy Hall of Fame — “From enjoying a beautiful fall walk and ride on the trail to gathering together to salute the trail’s origins, impact, connections, and future, today’s celebration for the Mount Vernon Trail’s induction into the Hall of Fame was uplifting and filled with joy. Congratulations to the Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail and George Washington Memorial Parkway —and thank you for all do to make the trail wonderful and welcoming for visitors and locals alike.” [Rails to Trails Conservancy/Facebook]
Del Ray Halloween Costume Drive Returns — “Each fall, the association works with the Alexandria Boys & Girls Club, Community Lodgings and the Alexandria Domestic Violence Safehouse to fulfill costume requests from local children. For this part of the drive, donors can provide a costume a child has selected … Residents who have gently used costumes to share can leave them in the marked collection bin at Pat Miller Neighborhood Square, at Mount Vernon and Oxford avenues.” [The Zebra]
AWLA Offers October Special on Adoptions — “Throughout the month of October, adoption fees are waived for all dogs 40+ pounds during our Pick of the Patch adoption event! Fall is the perfect time to welcome a dog into your family. Think crisp-air hikes, trips to fall festivals, cozy evenings at home, and plenty of new adventures to share.” [AWLA/Facebook]
U.S. Senate Candidates Dig into Issues at Virtual Forum — “U.S. Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va., called for federal artificial intelligence regulations and stronger healthcare funding Wednesday as he and Republican challenger Bert Mizusawa outlined competing approaches to protecting Virginians with disabilities at a virtual candidate forum. Mizusawa emphasized enforcing existing discrimination laws and cracking down on waste in federal programs.” [Virginia Mercury]
Fairfax County Cop Accused of Shoplifting — “Scott Abram, a 23-year veteran of the Fairfax County Police Department who most recently worked as a school resource officer (SRO), was charged (Oct. 8) with misdemeanor shoplifting, his employer announced.” [FFXnow]
Tree Removals Begin at D.C.’s East Potomac Golf Course — “More than 500 trees ‘that do not contribute to the historic landscape will be removed’ as part of the rehabilitation project, the National Park Service said in a court filing Friday. ‘No healthy trees that are contributing features of the historical golf course’ — including historic cherry trees — will be removed as part of the project, the park service said. A total of 169 trees will be removed starting Saturday, with another 90 trees slated for removal later, the agency said.” [WTOP/AP]
It’s Monday — Showers likely, mainly before 8 a.m. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Partly cloudy at night, with a low around 59. [NWS]
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