On This Day in Alexandria History — “On October 19, 1781, after eight years of conflict, British General Lord Charles Cornwallis surrendered to General George Washington at Yorktown, Virginia and the American colonies finally secured their freedom from Great Britain. … As the Americans traveled southward before their Yorktown victory, thousands of soldiers camped in a large area just north of Oronoco Street in Alexandria along what is now called the Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route.” [Historic Alexandria]
Anti-immigrant Flyers — “Just weeks before the midterm elections, flyers that appear to target immigrants are raising concerns about possible voter intimidation in Alexandria, Virginia. The flyers discovered on dozens of car windshields Monday cite laws prohibiting non-citizens from voting in federal elections and included a hotline to report alleged immigration and voting violations.” [NBC4]
Funding for Affordable Housing — “Alexandria has been chosen as one of 15 cities to receive grant funding and expert support through a Bloomberg Philanthropies housing initiative, Mayor Alyia Gaskins announced Friday. The city will receive up to $750,000 to improve permitting and help move affordable housing projects forward.” [The Zebra]
Vigil for Domestic Violence Victims — “In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Alexandria Domestic Violence Program will host a Silent Witness Candlelight Vigil and Memorial Program at the Alexandria Courthouse (520 King Street) on Wednesday, October 21, from 6 to 8:30 p.m., to raise awareness and create a space of healing through a visual memorial, which includes life-sized silhouettes of the people in Alexandria whose lives have been lost to acts of domestic violence.” [City of Alexandria]
First Look Inside Twosome Place — “K-pop comes from a DJ in one corner. An embroidery machine hums through personalized tote bags in another. Espresso machines humming through this crowd-work with ease. Pumping out creative concoctions while execs and local celebs and influencers and local scribes circulate through a room already buzzing when I arrive.” [Alexandria Living Magazine]
Honor for Douglass Memorial Cemetery Preservationists — “The Friends of Frederick Douglass Memorial Cemetery and the Social Responsibility Group were recognized at the Oct. 13 City Council meeting for their preservation work. … ‘Receiving the Ben Brenman Award means having our buried ancestors getting their due and honored recognition,’ [Steven L.] Nelson said.” [The Zebra]
Leaf Blower Demonstration — “To prepare for the upcoming ordinance banning the use of gas-powered leaf blowers in the city, the Department of Transportation & Environmental Services invites you to an electric leaf blower demonstration on Tuesday, October 27 from 2-6 p.m. at Ben Brenman Park near Somervelle Street and Deer Run Court.” [City of Alexandria]
It’s Monday — Sunny with a high near 66. North winds will blow at 5 to 11 mph, with gusts up to 21 mph. Monday night will be mostly clear, with a low around 47 and north winds around 7 mph. [NWS]
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