It was a picture-perfect Halloween on Saturday, and thousands of costumed heroes, villains, monsters and historical figures took to the streets in Alexandria.
With appearances by characters like George and Martha Washington, Dr. Doom and Harry Potter, S. Lee Street in Old Town was also closed off for its traditional Halloween block party, which started around 5 p.m. and lasted several hours.
A 13-year-old boy was injured by an SUV in a crash in Del Ray this morning (Nov. 2).
The boy was struck by a silver 2003 Honda CRV around 11:15 a.m. while in the crosswalk of E. Oxford Avenue and Mount Vernon Avenue. The Alexandria Police Department recovered the Virginia license plate number, and all parties remained on scene, according to APD radio transmissions.
This recurring Most and Least Expensive Home feature is sponsored by Adrianna Vallario of Compass. Based in the North Ridge area of Alexandria City, Adrianna is more than just a real estate agent – she is a trusted advisor, relocation expert, and community advocate.In October 2026, 26 detached homes sold, 50 condos sold, and 41 townhomes sold. Detached home sales are down 40% when compared to the same time period last year, condos are down 52%, and townhomes are down 18%.
Most Expensive Detached Home Sales:
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Alexandria voters will head to the polls Tuesday (Nov. 3) to cast ballots for congressional races and three Virginia constitutional amendments.
Polling places will be open from 6 a.m.-7 p.m. To cast a ballot on Election Day, voters must go to their assigned polling place, which can be found online. An accepted form of ID is required to vote, although voters without ID can sign an ID confirmation statement to cast a provisional ballot.
Reserve your spot for an after-hour event with multi-disciplinary artist Sky Hopinka, Thursday, Nov. 5, 6–9 PM. Experience monumental nature-inspired artworks in the Water’s Edge exhibition, make your own artwork to take home at the National Museum of the American Indian.
Sky Hopinka’s photo and video art—including This is a mnemonic for Truman Lowe in the museum’s collection—shares Truman Lowe’s interest in Indigenous homelands, cultural knowledge, and traditional practices. Hopinka contributed to the exhibition catalog for Water’s Edge: The Art of Truman Lowe, writing on Lowe’s lasting impact on his work. Hopinka joins the museum for this special after hours event featuring a screening of three of his short video works followed by a discussion with Rebecca Head Trautmann, Assistant Curator of Contemporary Art and exhibition curator, along with art-making activities, and time to enjoy Lowe’s work currently on view. Sky Hopinka has been widely recognized for his experimental short films and photo-based works. A MacArthur Fellow, Guggenheim Fellow, and Forge Project Fellow, his work has been shown in major film festivals, museums, and international exhibitions and is in numerous prominent museum collections. Hopinka is currently an assistant professor in the department of Art, Film, and Visual Studies at Harvard University.
Alexandria’s total workforce remained below 100,000 residents for the 11th month in a row in September, with some city residents moving into retirement or nontraditional jobs — or leaving the local area entirely.
The city’s total civilian workforce stood at 97,772 in September, with 94,680 employed and 3,092 seeking jobs, according to figures reported Oct. 28 by the Virginia Department of Workforce Development and Advancement.
High school students from across the Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) region are invited to participate in Dialogue for Democracy at George Mason University!
Hosted by the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter School for Peace and Conflict Resolution, this event offers high school students an opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations about democracy, civic engagement, and the importance of understanding different perspectives.
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, at the 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 appeared clearly 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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Good Friday evening, Alexandria. Here’s a look back at today’s most-read stories and a look ahead to tomorrow.
Everything else we published today, Oct 30, 2026.
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]
Here is what’s going on Saturday in Alexandria, from our event calendar.
Here are the events planned for Sunday:
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]
Submit events, announcements, or home listings to ALXnow.
Today: Alexandria saw a high of 77° at 2:35 p.m. (13° above normal), a low of 55° at 3:25 a.m., no rain and a peak gust of 30 mph.
Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 46. North wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. North wind around 6 mph.
The photo above is from the City of Alexandria’s marina webcam.
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As Barnes & Noble experiences a resurgence, its second Alexandria location will open next week.
The bookstore announced its 4515 Duke Street location at the Shoppes at Foxchase will open Wednesday, Nov. 4. Located in a former Walgreens space, it joins an existing Barnes & Noble location at the Potomac Yard Shopping Center.
Spooky season culminates this weekend in Alexandria with an array of Halloween happenings.
Lee Street Halloween, a popular trick-or-treating event organized by neighbors, is one of the highlights of the weekend. The next few days will also bring St. Elmo’s CatRad Halloween Eve, Lee-Fendall House’s Pumpkin Palooza, Alexandria Fall-O-Ween, a Halloween bar crawl and the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria’s rescheduled Paws in the Park.
The Alexandria Police Department is investigating a scammer who has stolen hundreds of thousands of dollars through cashier’s checks delivered to a UPS store in Old Town.
On Sept. 8, APD was notified that an elderly woman was scammed out of $93,000. The victim, who is from Springfield, Mo., was contacted by a person pretending to be with the “Office of the Inspector General, Cyber Crimes Division,” according to a recently unsealed search warrant affidavit.
