Good morning, Alexandria.

Tim Rose, a Marine veteran, founded Alexandria History Tours in 2023 to guide visitors through Old Town sites (including Christ Church where George Washington once worshipped) and share the city’s history.

He published a book in Feb. and has grown his social media following with hundreds of five-star reviews.

The Little Theatre of Alexandria presents She Loves Me, a romantic musical playing from Oct.

17 through Nov. 7 with Thursday–Saturday evening shows at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday matinees at 2:00 p.m. at 600 Wolfe Street in Old Town (tickets cost $36 with a $4 service charge).

Alexandria will present major waterfront and King Street improvements today as the Board of Architectural Review assesses plans at Charles Houston Recreation Center (901 Wythe Street) to replace asphalt with red brick and upgrade stormwater systems to reduce flooding risks.

A federal judge upheld Virginia's in-state tuition law on Monday, Oct.

5, letting students (including undocumented ones) qualify for local tuition if they meet requirements. Attorney General Jay Jones said the decision supports access for those raised in Virginia, though an appeal is expected.

Alexandria Health Department today advised residents to get flu shots and updated COVID-19 vaccines as respiratory illness season begins, recommending vaccines for everyone 6 months and older at local doctors' offices and pharmacies (with sliding fee options for the uninsured).

Health officials also urge high-risk groups to seek RSV vaccines and practice healthy habits.

Alexandria ranked second on Condé Nast Traveler’s Best Small Cities list after moving up from third place last year—trailing only Charleston.

Visit Alexandria said the recognition supports efforts to boost tourism and increase visitor-related tax revenue.

Margot, a new apartment community at 425 Montgomery St., will offer 16 affordable rental units under the City's Affordable Rental Set-Aside Program, available in December and January.

Interested residents must meet requirements for units set at 60% of the area median income — a boost to local housing options.