Attorney General Candidates Spar in Debate — “In their only debate of the election cycle, Republican Attorney General Jason Miyares and Democratic challenger Jay Jones laid out their plans should they be elected Virginia’s top prosecutor Thursday night at the University of Richmond … Both men portrayed themselves as defenders of the law who would work to stem crime statewide, enforce consumer protections and uphold Virginians’ rights.” [Virginia Mercury]
Space Industry Conference Postponed — “Connected DMV, one of the hosts of the conference, has moved spaceNEXT to Feb. 18-20, saying the [federal government] shutdown hindered its ability to attract speakers across key agencies who need federal travel approvals … SpaceNEXT was set to take place on Nov. 11-12 at Capital One Hall in Tysons, which remains the venue.” [DC Inno]
Dolly Parton Library Coming to N. Va. — “A new Northern Virginia chapter of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library announced Thursday it is launching a fundraising campaign to provide free books to young children, with Alexandria [becoming] the first city in the region to host the program.” [ALXnow]
Honeygrow Arrives in Lincolnia — “Honeygrow, a fast-casual dining spot in Barcroft Plaza, opens tomorrow at 10:30 a.m. Honeygrow specializes in stir-frys, salads, and ‘Honeybar’ desserts. It’s located at 6464 Lincolnia Road in the space formerly occupied by Chico’s Natural Pet Market.” [Annandale Today]
New Shop Opens at Dulles Airport — “We’ve got The Goods @ IAD!!!!! This new addition has just opened its doors … From travel essentials to the latest tech from iStore, sweet treats from Dylan’s Candy, and a dazzling array of unique gifts, souvenirs, self-care items, delicious snacks, and grab-and-go goodies, you’ll find everything you need to prepare for your journey!” [Dulles Airport/X]
Ace Hardware Celebrates Vienna Opening — “The Town of Vienna officially welcomed its newest neighbor, Ace Hardware, with a ribbon cutting ceremony on October 9, 2025. Vienna residents, business leaders, public officials, and other community members gathered for the highly-anticipated opening.” [Town of Vienna Economic Development]
Grants Available for Fairfax City Nonprofits — “The City of Fairfax is offering a competitive grant process for human services nonprofit organizations that serve residents of Fairfax City. Applications will be accepted from Oct. 8 through Dec. 1 … This grant opportunity is intended to help nonprofit safety net providers remain sustainable by mitigating some of their financial burdens.” [City of Fairfax]
Glow-in-the-Dark Show in McLean — “McLean’s Alden Theater is planning a truly glowing performance this month. Lightwire Theater will present Dino-Light on Friday, October 24. The group combines puppetry, dance, and electroluminescent technology to create extravagant light-up creations.” [Northern Virginia Magazine]
New Legal Notice — Sonesta ES Suites is seeking an ABC alcohol license for 12815 Fair Lakes Parkway; objections due within 30 days. [Public Notices]
New Legal Notice — Sonesta ES Suites is applying for an ABC hotel beer/wine license for 13700 Coppermine Road in Herndon; objections due in 30 days. [Public Notices]
It’s Friday — Expect sunny skies and a high of 63 degrees with a northwest 6-to-8-mph wind during the day. On Friday night, the sky will be mostly clear with a low temperature of around 46 degrees, accompanied by calm wind conditions. [NWS]
