Alexandria Dispatches: Oct. 1 to 7

Welcome to Alexandria Dispatches, a collection of this week's top stories you may have missed in the City of Alexandria and surrounding communities.

From West End Alexandria Patch:

: Incumbent Democratic Mayor Bill Euille debated independent challenger Andrew Macdonald on Tuesday night at George Washington Middle School.

Pedestrian Victim of Attempted Sexual Assault at Holmes Run: Alexandria police are investigating a case in which a man attempted to sexually assault a woman in Holmes Run, the second attack in the area within a month.

T.C. Satellite Campus Holds Grand Opening at Landmark Mall: The new learning center has space for 100 students in a non-traditional environment.

From Old Town Alexandria Patch:

Photo Gallery: Olde Towne Dogge Walke: Why were there hundreds of dogs milling around Market Square on Sunday? The Olde Towne Dogge Walke benefits Veterans Moving Forward.

Officials Laud GenOn's Last Gasp: Coal-fired power plant ceased operations Oct. 1.

Green Space Is a Focus of Campaign Debate: As city copes with growth and density, how to preserve and expand parks and play space becomes a debate focus.

From Del Ray Patch:

City to Study Potential Right-Turn Lane from Route 1 onto Reed Avenue: Alexandria City Council requests study during discussion of proposed Reed Avenue development.

Law Enforcers Collect 165 Pounds of Unwanted Drugs: More than 3,100 pounds were collected across Northern Virginia as part of National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day.

From Annandale Patch:

Pelican Seafood Restaurant Closes: The restaurant opened in March and was in business for close to six months.

Police: Pedestrian Fatality Reported in Annandale: At 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 20, police responded to a pedestrian hit on Gallows Road.