Alexandria's Five Notable Figures Recognized on Northern Virginia Magazine's Top 50 Influential Individuals List
Today, September 16, 2025, Alexandria is bustling with a mix of significant events, news, and entertainment.
In recognition for his leadership, Lance Collins, Vice President at Virginia Tech, has been honoured for his contributions to the university's Alexandria campus. Meanwhile, Rep. Don Beyer continues to make headlines as he begins his fifth congressional term representing Virginia's 8th District. U.S. Sen. Mark Warner and Stephanie Landrum, president and CEO of the Alexandria Economic Development Partnership, also received special recognition.
The most-read ALXnow articles on this day include a national debate sparked by comments from an Alexandria pastor, a teacher's dismissal for tying a 21-month-old to a chair, a D.C. officer being charged with DWI and sexual battery, a drop in Alexandria's childhood vaccination rate below a critical threshold for disease prevention, and Washington Commanders players visiting an Alexandria school and distributing $5,000 in food and supplies.
Weather-wise, there is a chance of showers today, with highs near 68 degrees and north winds of 10 to 13 mph. Showers are also expected tonight, with lows around 65 degrees and north winds of 5 to 7 mph.
City meetings and events today include the Commission on Aging Transportation Committee, Potomac Yard Design Advisory Committee Meeting, Alexandria Archaeological Commission Meeting, Stormwater Utility and Flood Mitigation Advisory Group, Board of Architectural Review Public Hearing, Transportation Commission Meeting at City Hall, Commission on Information Technology Monthly Meeting, and Funding Our Future at Alexandria City High School - Minnie Howard Campus Forum Room.
Cultural highlights include the Alexandria Commission for the Arts approving artist Alicia Eggert's design concept for the next Site/See installation at Waterfront Park. Alexandria is also hosting a Recovery Month Celebration today at Ben Brenman Park.
For those seeking entertainment, Whimsical Wednesdays, Stitcher's Space, 1s and 2s Time, Just Babies, Constitution Day, an author talk with Gabe Henry, Painternoon, International Peace Day Origami, Recovery Month Celebration, Burke Book Club, September Sewing, a collage workshop, line dancing, English Language Learning Workshop, English Language Learning classes, a Bluegrass Jam Session, Trivia, The Hot Sardines performance, Kenny Kohlhaas performance, The What Have You Open Mic, Bill Pappas Project performance, Karaoke at O'Shaughnessy's Pub, and Karaoke at Rock It Grill are just some of the activities taking place around the city.
The What-Have-You open mic at Evening Star Cafe is celebrating its third anniversary tonight. Live music and entertainment can be found at Augie's Mussel House & Beer Garden, Steve Ragsdale at Laporta's Restaurant, Trivia at Hops N Shine, a Bluegrass Jam Session at Port City Brewing Company, Trivia at The Light Horse, and performances by Bill Pappas Project, Kenny Kohlhaas, and The Hot Sardines.
Despite the power outages affecting portions of West Braddock Road and surrounding areas this morning, the City of Alexandria is open with full staff, and trash collection, recycling collection, and yard waste collection are all on schedule.
However, Northern Virginia Magazine's annual list of the region's 50 most influential people did not reveal any other persons from Alexandria apart from those mentioned above.
Stay tuned for more updates from Alexandria!
Read also:
- United States tariffs pose a threat to India, necessitating the recruitment of adept negotiators or strategists, similar to those who had influenced Trump's decisions.
- Weekly happenings in the German Federal Parliament (Bundestag)
- Southwest region's most popular posts, accompanied by an inquiry:
- Discussion between Putin and Trump in Alaska could potentially overshadow Ukraine's concerns
