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Morning Notes

Published October 15, 2020 at 9:00AM

Virginia Voter Registration Deadline Extended to Thursday Night — “BREAKING: Virginia’s voter registration deadline has been extended until Thursday, October 15 at 11:59pm. If you still need to register or update your information, you can do it online at vote.virginia.gov–you can also register and vote early at your registrar’s office.” [Twitter]

City Asks for Feedback on Adding Affordable Housing to Arlandria — “At a virtual meeting Tuesday night (another meeting is set for Wednesday night), members of the Alexandria Office of Planning and Zoning presented their vision to improve affordable housing in the Arlandira-Chirilagua area.” [Alexandria Living]

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Morning Notes

By James Cullum

Published October 13, 2020 at 9:00AM | Updated October 13, 2020 at 10:51AM

The Mount Vernon Trail near Daingerfield Island (Staff photo by Jay Westcott)

City Recommends Staying Home for the Holidays — “The safest way to enjoy the holidays while COVID-19 remains in the community is to find ways to celebrate at home… For everyone’s safety, the CDC recommends quarantining for 14 days following all travel.” [City of Alexandria]

Voter Registration Deadline is Approaching — “There’s currently no line to vote at the Office of Voter Registration and Elections (132 N. Royal St.)! This option is available to all registered voters in Alexandria through Oct. 31. For days, times, other locations, and other voting options, visit alexandriava.gov/1720.” [Twitter]

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ALXnow’s Top Stories this Week in Alexandria

By James Cullum

Published October 9, 2020 at 5:00PM | Updated October 13, 2020 at 4:16PM

Police car lights (file photo)

It’s the end of a busy week in Alexandria.

Once again, crime and public safety stories were the most read on ALXnow.

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Morning Notes

By James Cullum

Published October 9, 2020 at 9:00AM

Running on the Potomac Yard trail. (Staff photo by Jay Westcott)

Beyer Criticizes Trump’s Position on Michigan Governor Abduction Plot — “Trump has now responded. This is just sick.” [Twitter]

Voter Registration Deadline Approaching — “The deadline to register to vote in the November 3 elections or update voter registration information is Tuesday, October 13.” [Twitter]

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ALXnow’s Top Stories This Week in Alexandria

By James Cullum

Published October 2, 2020 at 5:00PM | Updated October 2, 2020 at 5:22PM

Alexandria Police lights (staff photo by James Cullum)

Alexandria was dominated by violent crime events this week.

The second murder of 2020 occurred on Sept. 30, and ALXnow identified the victim as 57-year-old John Harding Pope. Mayor Justin Wilson and members of the City Council offered their condolences and said that justice will be served.

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Morning Notes

By James Cullum

Published October 2, 2020 at 9:00AM

The Kate Waller Barrett Branch of the Alexandria Library (staff photo by James Cullum)

Kamala Harris’ Husband Douglas Emhoff Ecourages Voters in Alexandria — “Excited to welcome @DouglasEmhoff to Alexandria as he works to encourage voters to turn out and make his wife our next Vice President!34K+ ballots have been mailed.Nearly 8K in-person early voters….and we are just getting started!” [Twitter]

Councilman Chapman Takes Tour of Potomac Yard Metro Station Construction –“Some pictures from my tour this morning of the construction site of the Potomac Yard Metro!” [Facebook]

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In-Person Absentee Voting for the November Election Begins in Alexandria

By James Cullum

Published September 18, 2020 at 2:35PM | Updated September 18, 2020 at 4:36PM

Senator Mark Warner is surrounded by media while waiting in line to vote (Staff Photo by Jay Westcott)

Hundreds of Alexandrians, including U.S. Senator Mark Warner (D-VA) went to the polls for in-person early voting on Friday, September 18.

There were 518 cast ballots as of 12:30 p.m. at the city’s Office of Voter Registrations and Elections. There were reportedly around 50 people waiting in line for the office to open at 8 a.m.

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ALXnow’s Top Stories this Week in Alexandria

By James Cullum

Published September 11, 2020 at 4:45PM | Updated September 12, 2020 at 1:01PM

It’s the end of a busy week in Alexandria!

Our top story was the Del Ray car crash on Mount Vernon Avenue, and there’s some good news to report. The driver, who crashed her car due to a medical emergency, was sent home without any injuries the following day.

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Morning Notes

By James Cullum

Published September 9, 2020 at 9:00AM

Beyer: We Must Protect the U.S. Postal Service — “I have been in touch with local postal officials, who express their commitment to ensuring the timely delivery and return of all ballots. This could be an issue in many parts of the country, however, and I will be working with my colleagues to exercise constant vigilance and ensure that elections are fair and safe. My Northern Virginia colleague, U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly, serves as the chair of the Oversight Subcommittee on Government Operations, and with his tireless leadership the House will do all it can to fix these problems and restore operations and service at USPS.” [Gazette]

Three City Parks Scheduled for Improvements — “Projects at or near Powhatan, Hooffs Run, and Brenman Parks to occur over next two months.” [Zebra]

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Hundreds in ‘Trumptilla’ Boat Parade Sail Past Alexandria

By James Cullum

Published September 8, 2020 at 3:30PM | Updated September 12, 2020 at 4:14PM

The 'Trumptilla' boat parade from the Woodrow Wilson Bridge to the Memorial Bridge, September 6, 2020. (Photo by Eli Wilson)

Hundreds of boaters supporting President Trump sailed up the Potomac River on Sunday (September 6), as they took to the waves as part of the “Trumptilla” boating parades around the country.

The event saw both protestors and supporters along the waterfront as the boats sailed under the Woodrow Wilson Bridge and up to the Memorial Bridge.

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Alexandria Needs Help Running the November Election

By Vernon Miles

Published August 21, 2020 at 3:30PM

The City of Alexandria is looking locals to help run the upcoming election in November.

“There are 30 precincts in the City of Alexandria, each requiring a minimum of 5 election officers,” the city said on its website. “These officers are needed to maintain a high level of service throughout Election Day… More than 200 election officers are needed to conduct each election (and as many as 500 for the Presidential Election). Alexandria enjoys an excellent reputation for conducting honest and efficient elections. The City needs your help to maintain this tradition.”