MWAA Gauging Interest in AeroTrain Expansion — “The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority is seeking firms interested in the budgeted $3.75 billion contract to design and build a two-station extension of the underground AeroTrain, and the new ‘Center Spine’ pedestrian tunnel linking the terminal with future concourses” at Dulles International Airport. [Airport Architecture]

Va. Could Shift Road Funds to Maintenance — “As Virginia stares down a $1.7 billion highway-maintenance gap, the Commonwealth Transportation Board is considering a plan to close it by shifting funds away from construction and transportation projects. The plan introduced at the board’s Oct. 13 meeting proposes adding $239 million annually for pavement repairs starting in fiscal year 2028.” [Virginia Mercury]

Alexandria Cancels Flock Program — “After months of public outcry over privacy concerns, Alexandria will shut down its 61 license plate readers and other cameras along public roadways this week.” City officials said the cameras would be deactivated within 48 hours and fully removed by December. [ALXnow]

CIA Contractor Charged With Leaking Info — “A CIA contractor is accused of sharing classified intelligence with his journalist girlfriend for articles published on Substack, according to federal court filings in a case involving alleged conduct in Fairfax County.” [Patch]

Vietnam War Oral History in the Works — “The Fairfax County History Commission is encouraging county residents to participate in an oral history project about Vietnam War veterans. Interviews will be conducted through early May 2027 and will become part of the Library of Congress Veterans History Project.” [Annandale Today]

Student Starts Aviation Podcast — “Sanya Bhalla grew up about 10 minutes from Smithsonian’s Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Virginia, and she was always fascinated by the large planes and space shuttles on display … Now a student at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, Bhalla is encouraging women to consider a career in aviation through her ‘She Flies Podcast,’ which launched in January 2026.” [WTOP]

Free Lyft Rides for Halloween — “The nonprofit Washington Regional Alcohol Program’s 2026 Halloween SoberRide returns for both Friday and Saturday this year. For those who imbibe too much, the Halloween Lyfts will be available from 10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30 to 4 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 and again from 10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 to 4 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 1.” [Inside NoVA]

South Lakes HS Adds Hall of Fame Members — “South Lakes celebrated the accomplishments of 10 new administrators, coaches, contributors, competitors and a state championship team on Sept. 25. The ceremony provided an opportunity for friends, family members, colleagues and coaches to introduce the inductees and speak about how their accomplishments have contributed to South Lakes’ sports legacy.” [Reston Letter]

It’s Thursday — Fog is expected before 10am, followed by mostly cloudy skies clearing later in the day. The high will be near 72. Night will be mostly clear with a low around 53. [NWS]

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