Good morning, Alexandria.

495 Movers, a locally licensed moving company established in 2009, has completed over 20,000 moves and now stands out for its all-inclusive hourly rate that covers packing materials (and furniture disassembly, reassembly, plus home protection) without extra charges for stairs or elevators. Local residents can rely on their transparent service.

Seven Teahouse will open this fall in Old Town near City Hall — located at 101 S.

Royal Street — and offer a range of traditional teas with guided tastings while keeping its Leesburg location open.

The Alexandria Map Society will host a presentation on George Washington’s maps on Tuesday, Oct.

27 at the Charles Houston Recreation Center from 6 to 7 p.m. Dr. Alexandra Montgomery will review Washington’s early plan — a handwritten layout of the town’s original grid — and membership registration is required.

Two almanacs offer contrasting winter 2026–27 forecasts for Alexandria as one expects frequent storms and wet weather while the other predicts milder conditions with less snow + both reflect centuries of tradition.

Alexandria’s DASH bus system seeks public input on proposed route changes aimed at reducing a fiscal shortfall, with an online survey open until Nov.

10 at 5 p.m. and a board meeting on Nov. 12 at DASH headquarters (3000 Business Center Drive) to review feedback.

Residents can attend a free AI safety webinar on Friday, Oct.

23 from noon to 1:30 p.m. online, where experts from the Commission on Information Technology & Computer CORE will explain how to spot AI scams and protect personal data.

The Old Town Alexandria Women’s Crawl will run 1-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct.

24 to support Breast Cancer Collective at six restaurants with wellness experiences, specials, raffle and a dance party at Cooper Mill (with a welcome toast from Vola’s Dockside Grill and Hi-Tide Lounge).

Only four luxury townhomes remain at Brooks Estate in Old Town—including one with a private elevator—and the builder offers low-interest-rate financing plus builder-paid closing costs with immediate delivery available.

Buyers can schedule private tours of the model home at 107 N West Street.