Always Becoming: Next Chapter Join artist Nora Naranjo Morse (Kha’p’o Owenge ([Santa Clara Pueblo]), creator of Always Becoming… [Announcement]
Artful Evenings: Water’s Edge with Artist Sky Hopinka Reserve your spot for an after-hour event with multi-disciplinary artist Sky Hopinka, Thursday… [Announcement]
Old Town Fitness Studio for People Over 50 Down to Final 2 Spots Before Saturday Deadline Revolutionary Fitness is a semi-private strength and longevity training studio for adults 50+… [Announcement]
📅 Upcoming events
Here is what’s going on Tuesday in Alexandria, from our event calendar.
Dialogue for Democracy Nov 3: Dialogue for Democracy invites high school students from across the DMV to George Mason University. [Event]
How Retirement Communities Work – A Free Workshop Nov 4: Interested in learning about how Continuing Care Retirement Communities work, but don’t know where to start? Join us on 11/4 to learn more! [Event]
Del Ray Vintage & Flea Market Nov 14: Free, Open Air Flea & Vintage Market with 70+ Vendors, "Best in VA!" [Event]
World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims Nov 15: Northern Virginia Fairfax Families for Safe Streets (NoVA FSS) cordially invites you to attend… [Event]
Wolfe Street in Old Town (courtesy of George Brazier)
On This Day in Alexandria History — “On November 2, 1909, teachers and students at the new Lee School for Girls on Prince Street participated in a fire drill, directed by the principal. It took two just under two minutes for all to safely evacuate the building.” [Historic Alexandria]
More Single Tracking on Blue Line This Week — “[Monday] through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Blue Line trains will single track between Van Dorn St and Franconia-Springfield for thermite welding. This process uses intense heat to join tracks, replace rail, and repair rail defects.” [Metro/Bluesky]
Leaf Collection Season Begins — “🍂 Mark your calendars! Alexandria’s leaf collection season begins November 2. Get ready for fall cleanup and check the collection schedule to plan ahead. For the full schedule and more information, visit: alexandriava.gov/leafcollection.” [Alexandria T&ES/Bluesky]
Rally Held After Anti-Immigrant Messaging — “Friday night, a group of neighbors rallied in Del Ray at Mount Jefferson Park to support anyone living in fear. Parents and kids used chalk to write messages of support for immigrants in Alexandria, including ‘We love our immigrant neighbors’ and ‘Diversity makes Alexandria better.'” [DC News Now]
Homicide Victim’s Family Speaks Out — “[Sister-in-law] Michelle [Cochran] described Joshua [Cochran] as the ‘goofy uncle’ who loved making people laugh and cared deeply about his family. ‘He cared so deeply about his son, his nieces and nephews. He was the goofy uncle. He loved his parents, his dogs,’ she said. Cochran grew up in Bowie and moved to Alexandria to be closer to his eight-year-old son, Michelle said. He worked as a digital editor at FOX News.” [WUSA9]
Last Day to Register for Public Hearings on Dominion-NextEra Merger — Nov. 2 is the deadline to file as a public witness for public testimony on Nov. 5, 9 and 10. Written comments can be provided through Nov. 9. An evidentiary hearing with intervening parties will happen on Nov. 17. [ALXnow]
What’s Driving Voters in Tuesday’s Election — “Virginians headed to the polls Saturday for the final day of early voting ahead of the Nov. 3 midterm elections, with affordability and three proposed amendments to the state constitution among the issues driving voters to cast their ballots.” [WUSA9]
Teens Conquer Outdoors with Wilderness Kids Alexandria — “For some Alexandria teenagers, their first hike was no gentle walk through the woods. It was Old Rag Mountain: 9.4 miles of climbing, wet rock, cold wind, and the famous boulder scramble near the summit. Ten Alexandria City High School students made the early-October trip with Wilderness Kids Alexandria, a local nonprofit that helps teenagers from under-resourced families experience hiking, paddling, climbing, camping and other outdoor activities.” [The Zebra]
Next Community Cookout in Alexandria — “Come out to enjoy free food, games, activities, giveaways, and an opportunity to connect and learn more about the wide variety of services and programs available through the City of Alexandria agencies.” The cookout will take place from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7 at 2425 Mill Road (across from Wegmans). [City of Alexandria]
Tree Lighting Set for Late November — “Start your holiday season with the City of Alexandria at the annual Holiday Tree Lighting! We’re hosting the same tradition at a new location. Join us at Waterfront Park at 6 p.m. on November 21 for a joyful evening of community celebration.” [City of Alexandria/Facebook]
Former Felons’ Voting Rights in Spotlight for Virginia Election — “Nov. 3 will be Seychell Williams’ first time voting, a civic duty she said she’s excited to experience. Despite advocating for criminal justice reform laws at the state Capitol over the years, she’s been unable to vote herself due to a past felony conviction for which she served five years in prison … Williams is among more than 200,000 Virginians who regained their voting rights after a court ruled earlier this year they never should have lost them based on a Reconstruction-era law. In addition to that case, Gov. Abigail Spanberger restored about 60,000 others’ rights over the summer. But the third in a slate of constitutional amendments on Election Day ballots will determine if voting restoration will become automatic after incarceration, or remain a petition-based system.” [Virginia Mercury]
Lawsuits Over Triumphal Arch — “There are now three lawsuits calling for a halt to potential work on a monument that would rise 250 feet in Memorial Circle, at the Virginia end of Memorial Bridge near Arlington National Cemetery. That would make the arch 100 feet taller than the Statue of Liberty is from its base to the top of the torch.” [ARLnow/Associated Press]
‘AI Flood Slop’ Draws Backlash — “Searching for a quick bite in Northwest Washington this month, he stopped, like generations of Washingtonians before him, atthe century-old deli. On the menu screen over the order counter, he saw something that made him pause. The images of pizza, burgers and tenders appearedclearly generated with artificial intelligence … The post is one of many that have in recent months targeted small businesses and restaurants in D.C. for using artificial intelligence in their marketing, launching virtual debates about what place the technology has within real-life communities.” [The Washington Post]
It’s Monday — Cloudy skies will linger through midmorning before gradually clearing, with a high near 66. Winds will be calm early, becoming southerly around 5 mph in the afternoon. Monday night will be mostly clear with a low around 47 and a light south wind. [NWS]
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Always Becoming: Next Chapter Join artist Nora Naranjo Morse (Kha’p’o Owenge ([Santa Clara Pueblo]), creator of Always Becoming… [Announcement]
Artful Evenings: Water’s Edge with Artist Sky Hopinka Reserve your spot for an after-hour event with multi-disciplinary artist Sky Hopinka, Thursday… [Announcement]
Old Town Fitness Studio for People Over 50 Down to Final 2 Spots Before Saturday Deadline Revolutionary Fitness is a semi-private strength and longevity training studio for adults 50+… [Announcement]
📅 Upcoming events
Here is what’s going on Saturday in Alexandria, from our event calendar.
Imperium Open House: Discover a Smarter Way to Get Stronger Nov 1: Explore a different approach to strength training at Imperium’s free open house in Old Town Alexandria. [Event]
Dialogue for Democracy Nov 3: Dialogue for Democracy invites high school students from across the DMV to George Mason University. [Event]
How Retirement Communities Work – A Free Workshop Nov 4: Interested in learning about how Continuing Care Retirement Communities work, but don’t know where to start? Join us on 11/4 to learn more! [Event]
Local bakeries serve as vital gathering spaces while anchoring neighborhood commercial corridors throughout Alexandria. This week’s Readers’ Choice poll invites residents to highlight the bakeries that best serve the community through their craft and daily presence.
A group of kids encounters a costumed bunny in Old Town (courtesy of George Brazier)
On This Day in Alexandria History — “On October 30, 1916, Leon Day, a star baseball player in the Negro League, was born in Alexandria where his father Ellis worked in a glass factory. Day was voted into the Baseball Hall of Fame on March 7, 1995, and he died six days later.” [Historic Alexandria]
City’s Reminder on Halloween Night Safety — “As hundreds of families celebrate Halloween this weekend, remember to keep it safe first and spooky second! Trick-or-treaters should hold hands, look both ways, and stay on sidewalks and crosswalks. For more Halloween safety tips, go to alexandriava.gov/Halloween.” [City of Alexandria/Facebook]
Chamber ALX’s Best in Business Award Winners Honored — At the Westin Alexandria Old Town on Wednesday, the chamber honored Business Leader of the Year (Jen Walker of The Jen Walker Team); Overall Business of the Year (Full Strength Physical Therapy); Micro Business of the Year (Hypergoat Coffee Roasters & Cafe); Small Business of the Year (Eliana Curanted); Medium Business of the Year (Friedman, Grimes, Meinken & Leischner, PLLC); Large Business of the Year (VEG ER for Pets Alexandria); Nonprofit/Association of the Year (Animal Welfare League of Alexandria) and Rising Star Business of the Year (Continues Arcade). [Chamber ALX]
Traffic Concerns Linger with Draft Duke Street Land Use Plan — “Residents in the plan area and members of City Council have echoed similar concerns about whether the sprawling plan – 1.6 square miles – for land use can be properly supported by Duke Street, considering the realities of traffic congestion on Duke Street and in the surrounding area.” [Alexandria Times]
Rosemont Citizens Association to Take Position on Russell Road Project — “Council takes up the project Saturday, Nov. 14, at a public hearing running from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Del Pepper Community Resource Center, 4850 Mark Center Drive. It will consider three appeals and review the full design before making a final decision.” [Alexandria Brief]
Crooked Beat Holds Grand Reopening Today in Del Ray — “Some news about our grand opening on Friday at 11 AM. Hope to see everyone there! They’ll be music, giveaways, and more.” [Crooked Beat Records]
Del. Kirk McPike Opposes Dominion Energy Merger — “[Thursday], I submitted a comment to the SCC asking that they reject the proposed merger between Dominion and NextEra. I agree with my constituents: this deal would be bad for ratepayers and our environment.” [Del. Kirk McPike/Facebook]
Spotlight on Gadsby’s Tavern for Halloween — “With Halloween in the air, one of Old Town Alexandria’s most storied landmarks is drawing attention not just for its ties to early American leaders, but for an old legend that still fuels supposed ghost sightings to this day. In the heart of Old Town, Gadsby’s Tavern has long been a gathering place where visitors walk in wondering what — or who — they might find.” [WJLA]
Deadline for AWLA Adoption Special — “There are just a few more days left of our ‘Pick of the Patch’ adoption event! Through Saturday, October 31, all dogs 40+ lbs. have $0 adoption fees.” [Animal Welfare League of Alexandria/Facebook]
Criticism on Flock Camera Removal in Arlington — “Most who spoke on the topic at a town-hall meeting on Monday shared the view of Eric Lotke, who said county officials should permanently ban their use by local law enforcement. Simply ending the county’s contract with Flock Safety, as Board members did in mid-September, was not enough, Lotke said.” [ARLnow]
General Motors Makes Data Privacy Settlement in Virginia — “Attorney General Jones joined a coalition of 36 attorneys general in the case against GM, and the Commonwealth will receive $6,541,173 through the settlement. The settlement requires GM to obtain affirmative express consent from consumers before collecting or disclosing consumer driving and location data. For many consumers, this data was used by insurance companies in part to set insurance rates.” [Office of Virginia Attorney General]
Prediction for End of Dry Stretch — “It’s not totally unexpected this time of year, given that we’re in the second half of fall’s nice day season — loosely defined as dry weather with highs between 65 and 85. The 11 days before Thursday all had highs between 62 and 72. Still, we’re now certain to finish October with below-average precipitation, following two wetter-than-normal months.” [Capital Weather]
It’s Friday — Sunny with a high near 75, accompanied by northwest winds of 5 to 13 mph and gusts up to 24 mph. Friday night will be mostly clear, with a low around 47 and north winds of 6 to 9 mph. [NWS]
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Always Becoming: Next Chapter Join artist Nora Naranjo Morse (Kha’p’o Owenge ([Santa Clara Pueblo]), creator of Always Becoming… [Announcement]
Artful Evenings: Water’s Edge with Artist Sky Hopinka Reserve your spot for an after-hour event with multi-disciplinary artist Sky Hopinka, Thursday… [Announcement]
Old Town Fitness Studio for People Over 50 Down to Final 2 Spots Before Saturday Deadline Revolutionary Fitness is a semi-private strength and longevity training studio for adults 50+… [Announcement]
📅 Upcoming events
Here is what’s going on Friday in Alexandria, from our event calendar.
CatRad Halloween Eve! Oct 30: Join us for our second annual CatRad Halloween Eve! A night of ghoulish fun, spooky treats… [Event]
Imperium Open House: Discover a Smarter Way to Get Stronger Nov 1: Explore a different approach to strength training at Imperium’s free open house in Old Town Alexandria. [Event]
Dialogue for Democracy Nov 3: Dialogue for Democracy invites high school students from across the DMV to George Mason University. [Event]
How Retirement Communities Work – A Free Workshop Nov 4: Interested in learning about how Continuing Care Retirement Communities work, but don’t know where to start? Join us on 11/4 to learn more! [Event]
Halloween on Lee Street in Old Town, Oct. 31, 2024 (staff photo by James Cullum)
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 Faze 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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Always Becoming: Next Chapter Join artist Nora Naranjo Morse (Kha’p’o Owenge ([Santa Clara Pueblo]), creator of Always Becoming… [Announcement]
Artful Evenings: Water’s Edge with Artist Sky Hopinka Reserve your spot for an after-hour event with multi-disciplinary artist Sky Hopinka, Thursday… [Announcement]
Old Town Fitness Studio for People Over 50 Down to Final 2 Spots Before Saturday Deadline Revolutionary Fitness is a semi-private strength and longevity training studio for adults 50+… [Announcement]
📅 Upcoming events
Here is what’s going on Thursday in Alexandria, from our event calendar.
CatRad Halloween Eve! Oct 30: Join us for our second annual CatRad Halloween Eve! A night of ghoulish fun, spooky treats… [Event]
Imperium Open House: Discover a Smarter Way to Get Stronger Nov 1: Explore a different approach to strength training at Imperium’s free open house in Old Town Alexandria. [Event]
Dialogue for Democracy Nov 3: Dialogue for Democracy invites high school students from across the DMV to George Mason University. [Event]
How Retirement Communities Work – A Free Workshop Nov 4: Interested in learning about how Continuing Care Retirement Communities work, but don’t know where to start? Join us on 11/4 to learn more! [Event]
Modern townhomes in the historic city of Alexandria and the waterfront property along the Potomac River (licensed via Adobe Stock)
On This Day in Alexandria History — “On October 28, 1947, the submarine U.S.S. Sea Robin docked in Alexandria and received thousands of local visitors. The sub, a Balao-class submarine, was named for the reddish brown, spiny-finned fish that uses its pectoral fins to actually walk along the sea floor. Sea Robin was constructed in 1944 at Kittery, Maine, and served in the South Pacific during World War II. Peacetime service brought Sea Robin to SubRon 6, the submarine port based at Balboa in the Panama Canal Zone. Just five months before arriving in Alexandria, the submarine set out on a simulated war patrol around the South American continent, becoming the first U.S. sub to round Cape Horn.” [Historic Alexandria]
Blue Line Single Tracking Continues Through Friday — “From 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m., trains will single track on the Blue Line between Van Dorn St and Franconia-Springfield for thermite welding, using intense heat to join tracks, replace rail, and remove rail defects. To learn more, visit: wmata.com/weekday.” [Metro/Bluesky]
Visit Alexandria Announces New Hire — “Visit Alexandria, the official destination marketing and management organization for Alexandria, Virginia, announced that Barry Draper has joined the organization’s leadership team as Vice President of Membership and Visitor Experience. In this role, he will lead membership acquisition and engagement efforts as well as visitor experience programs, all meant to better connect local small businesses to Alexandria’s lucrative tourism economy, that now exceeds $1B annually.” [Visit Alexandria]
Jason Kelce Records PBS Special in Alexandria — “Kelce performed with the Jazz Ambassadors of the U.S. Army Field Band during a video production at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center at Northern Virginia Community College on May 13, according to the Army, which released photographs of the session Monday.” [Alexandria Brief]
Former Salon Sold in Del Ray — “A well-known Del Ray property has changed hands. The building at 2100 Mount Vernon Avenue, affectionately known as ‘The Duchess of Del Ray’ and formerly home to the Anne Welsh Salon, was sold Friday, October 23. [The Zebra]
Financing Package to Support National Harbor Sphere — “The council’s unanimous approval of several bills related to the financing and economic impact of the 302-foot suburban Maryland venue positions Sphere Entertainment Co. to begin site work on the $1.4 billion project by the end of this year, as long as the the Prince George’s County Planning Board approves its detailed site plan next week. The company wants to break ground in late 2027 and finish the project by 2030.” [Washington Business Journal]
Self-Driving Car Company Mapping in N. Va. — “Waymo is now mapping Arlington’s residential streets, the robotaxi company confirmed. ARLnow spotted one of the self-driving car company’s mapping vehicles in a residential part of Arlington this past Friday (Oct. 23), and a reader separately reported seeing another on a local street.” [ARLnow]
Metrorail’s Winter Construction Schedule Updated — “An updated schedule for winter construction on Metro lines in the District has been released. WMATA said the updated schedule is to better accommodate winter breaks for schools in DC to reduce impacts on students.” [DC News Now]
Toys4ALX Volunteers Needed — “We are looking for volunteers to deliver empty boxes to locations throughout the city the week of November 9th. These locations will serve as collection sites for our TOYS4alx toy drive. You will come to the Volunteer Alexandria office, pick up an agreed-upon number of boxes, and deliver them to assigned locations by Friday, November 13th.” [Volunteer Alexandria]
It’s Wednesday — Increasing clouds with a high near 68. Calm winds will become easterly around 5 mph in the afternoon. Wednesday night will be mostly cloudy at first, gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 52 and a light southeast wind. [NWS]
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Always Becoming: Next Chapter Join artist Nora Naranjo Morse (Kha’p’o Owenge ([Santa Clara Pueblo]), creator of Always Becoming… [Announcement]
Artful Evenings: Water’s Edge with Artist Sky Hopinka Reserve your spot for an after-hour event with multi-disciplinary artist Sky Hopinka, Thursday… [Announcement]
Old Town Fitness Studio for People Over 50 Down to Final 2 Spots Before Saturday Deadline Revolutionary Fitness is a semi-private strength and longevity training studio for adults 50+… [Announcement]
📅 Upcoming events
Here is what’s going on Wednesday in Alexandria, from our event calendar.
CatRad Halloween Eve! Oct 30: Join us for our second annual CatRad Halloween Eve! A night of ghoulish fun, spooky treats… [Event]
Imperium Open House: Discover a Smarter Way to Get Stronger Nov 1: Explore a different approach to strength training at Imperium’s free open house in Old Town Alexandria. [Event]
Dialogue for Democracy Nov 3: Dialogue for Democracy invites high school students from across the DMV to George Mason University. [Event]
How Retirement Communities Work – A Free Workshop Nov 4: Interested in learning about how Continuing Care Retirement Communities work, but don’t know where to start? Join us on 11/4 to learn more! [Event]
Eisenhower Avenue and Mill Road intersection (staff photo by James Cullum)
On This Day in Alexandria History — “On October 27, 1748 a group of citizens petitioned the Virginia House of Burgesses ‘That a town may be established at Hunting Creek’s Warehouse on Potowmack River.’ The legislature approved the request of the group, who soon became known as the town founders of Alexandria, and the new town held its first land auctions for property lots on July 14, 1749. One condition of the auction was that a structure had to be built on the property within two years of purchase.” [Historic Alexandria]
City Council Meets Tonight — City Council will meet at 7 p.m. in the City Council Chamber at Del Pepper Community Resource Center (4850 Mark Center Drive, Room 1305). Items of interest include appointment of an independent policing auditor and updates on the Duke Street Land Use Plan, Community Lodgings Inc.’s Elbert Avenue Housing Project, automated license plate readers and detention center study. [City of Alexandria]
Leaf Blower Demonstration Today Ahead of New Ordinance — “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 … The ordinance banning the use of gas-powered leaf blowers goes into effect on November 17, 2026, following an 18-month phase-out period since its adoption by City Council in May 2025.” [Alexandria T&ES]
Amtrak Completes Infrastructure Work That Impacted Virginia Service — “Following an intensive nine-day construction period, Amtrak has completed its ‘Pause for Progress’ infrastructure improvements on time in the First Street Tunnel just south of Washington Union Station. Train operations resumed today ahead of the busy holiday travel season … The project required temporary service changes for trains traveling south of Washington from Oct. 16-26.” [Amtrak]
New Dean of Students at ACPS — “Vondrenna Douglas-Martino has been promoted to dean of students at Alexandria City High School (ACHS), effective Nov. 4, 2026. In this role, she will provide administrative leadership and support in managing student conduct and behavior while fostering a positive, supportive school culture that promotes student growth, accountability and development.” [Alexandria City Public Schools]
Special Voting Stickers for Halloween — “In a move widely described as ‘completely on brand,’ the City of Alexandria’s Office of Elections and Voter Registration is releasing Limited Edition Halloween-Themed I Voted stickers ™️, available all week for early voters! Go to alexandriava.gov/Elections to see where you can get one today!” [City of Alexandria/Bluesky]
Del Ray’s Effort to Save Landmark Caboose — “Built in 1919, the railcar sits beside Mount Vernon Community School on Commonwealth Avenue. Now, rust, rotten railroad ties, and weather damage threaten its future. Community leaders have launched a major campaign to save it. The restoration will cost over $100,000.” [The Zebra]
Affordable Homeownership Unit in Alexandria — “The City of Alexandria Office of Housing continues to market a resale-restricted condominium unit at 4 South Van Dorn Street, Unit 603, Alexandria, VA 22304. The one bedroom/one bath, 750 square feet, unit is listed at a reduced price of $193,896 and is part of West End Condominiums. This unit includes a private balcony, granite countertops, and a spacious dining area. Amenities include swimming pool, laundry facilities, community center, fitness center and more.” [Alexandria Office of Housing]
New Scrutiny for License Plate Readers — “A Virginia prosecutor’s recent decision not to charge a police officer for sharing license plate reader data with federal authorities without authorization could spur reform efforts in the commonwealth. Automated license plate readers, commonly used to identify vehicles and investigate crimes, have drawn criticism over privacy concerns and alleged misuse, sparked disagreement over how they’re used by authorities, and forced local governments to reconsider contracts.” [Virginia Mercury]
It’s Tuesday — Sunny with a high near 69 and a light northeast wind around 3 to 6 mph. Tuesday night will be partly cloudy, with a low around 50 and a light east wind. [NWS]
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