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Titans finish 12-1, runner-up at the NOVA flag football championship

In its first season, Alexandria City gave up six points in 12 games and shut out 11 of 13 opponents. James Madison beat the Titans 26-19 in Saturday’s final at Robinson Secondary School.

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Connor Hellebuyck makes 43 saves and improves to 7-0 with Devils in 7-4 win over Capitals

By The Associated Press Nov 14, 2026

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City Council upholds Russell Road safety design, adding two parking spaces

By Ryan Belmore Nov 14, 2026

Government & Politics

City Council upholds Russell Road safety design, adding two parking spaces

Council denied all three appeals and adopted the transportation director's recommendation, after a motion for the option the appellants wanted failed 5-2.

By Ryan Belmore Nov 14, 2026

Transportation

Trump administration blames ‘overloaded’ systems for ground stop after FAA lets flights resume

Transportation

Alexandria has a plowblem, and it wants your help

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Two men face federal gun charges in Alexandria’s Oct. 4 shooting

Alexandria police never released their names after the Ellsworth Street shooting, in which a man was wounded.

By Ryan Belmore Nov 13, 2026 3 min read

Public Safety

Va. crime panel recommends tougher penalties for license plate reader misuse, stops short of ban

Interest to ban ‘surveillance network’ still remains, according to one lawmaker.

Education

Police find no credible threat to Alexandria City High School, identify student as suspect

The student attends the Minnie Howard campus and has been told to stay home while the investigation continues.

Public Safety

Police seek video after a shooting into an occupied Yale Drive home

Alexandria detectives are asking neighbors for security and doorbell footage after gunfire struck a house in the 100 block Wednesday morning. No one was injured, and police say they believe the shooting was targeted.

Public Safety

Alexandria's youth helmet rule would cover e-bikes and scooters under an ordinance up for a final vote Saturday

Riders 14 and under already must wear helmets on bicycles. The change adds electric bikes, scooters and motorized skateboards, and the $25 penalty falls on the parents.

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Va. crime panel recommends tougher penalties for license plate reader misuse, stops short of ban

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City Council to take up surveillance technology resolution Nov. 24

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Virginia localities rethink use of license plate readers amid privacy concerns, report states

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Residents say they filmed Alexandria's decommissioned Flock cameras flashing at passing cars. Police say the sensors fire but nothing is recorded.

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Alexandria's Flock cameras stopped reading at 9:05 a.m. Friday, police say

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Alexandria cancels Flock contract; license plate cameras go dark Friday

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Law enforcement agencies’ use of license plate reader data faces fresh scrutiny

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Alexandria police still haven’t decided who will review their license plate reader audits

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Alexandria police ran 1,557 license plate reader searches in September, newly dated chart shows

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Alexandria police say license plate readers helped identify suspect in Holmes Run Parkway killing

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Alexandria police publish map of their 61 license plate readers, say state law bars a traditional outside audit

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License plate readers go live Friday at a West End apartment building

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Police chief tells residents the research on license plate readers is thin, but he still sees a role for them

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Alexandria police will publish a map of their license plate reader locations by Oct. 1

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City Council asks how Alexandria police count their license plate reader successes. The answers are pending.

Public Safety

Police hold first community listening session on technology Thursday

Public Safety

APD answers council's Flock questions: a 2027 contract end date, an outside audit by Oct. 1, and 12 agencies cut off

Public Safety

Police chief confirms he cut off camera access for agencies with ICE agreements, and asks a city commission to help set the rules for what comes next

Public Safety

No Virginia agency deputized to enforce immigration law on patrol can search Alexandria's cameras anymore

Public Safety

Alexandria City Council will decide how long police keep license plate data, APD says

Public Safety

Four police agencies, one state law, four different sets of rules for license plate cameras

Public Safety

Gaskins: 'I do not think there's a role for Flock in this community'

Public Safety

Police won't publish Flock camera locations and have no plans to shorten data retention

Government & Politics

Council returns from recess Tuesday with Flock camera update, tax bill for furloughed federal workers

Public Safety

Inside Virginia’s city halls, concerns, confusion rise with Flock surveillance protests

Public Safety

Alexandria's Flock page now lists the 161 Virginia agencies that can search its cameras

Public Safety

Gaskins says Alexandria police won't share license plate data in immigration cases

Education

Keeping K-8 schools tops School Board straw poll on middle school crowding

Several members also backed putting off a final decision for a year and working out a plan with the City Council, after ACPS lost 633 students this fall

By Ryan Belmore Nov 13, 2026 6 min read

Education

Police find no credible threat to Alexandria City High School, identify student as suspect

The student attends the Minnie Howard campus and has been told to stay home while the investigation continues.

By Ryan Belmore 1 min read

Sports

Titans finish 12-1, runner-up at the NOVA flag football championship

In its first season, Alexandria City gave up six points in 12 games and shut out 11 of 13 opponents. James Madison beat the Titans 26-19 in Saturday’s final at Robinson Secondary School.

By Ryan Belmore Nov 15, 2026 2 min read

Sports

Connor Hellebuyck makes 43 saves and improves to 7-0 with Devils in 7-4 win over Capitals

Connor Hellebuyck recovered from a shaky start to make 43 saves, remaining unbeaten in net with New Jersey as the surging Devils defeated the Washington Capitals 7-4 on Saturday night.

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Clara Luvanga lifts the Spirit to a 3rd straight NWSL Championship with a 2-1 win over the Royals

Clara Luvanga scored her second goal of the postseason in the 57th minute, capitalizing on an errant pass, and the Washington Spirit reached their fifth NWSL Championship and third straight with a 2-1 semifinal victory over the Utah Royals on Saturday.

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Meet the new 'Bachelor,' a quarterback for the Washington Commanders

The network announced Friday that Sam Hartman, a quarterback for the Washington Commanders, will be handing out roses on the 30th season of the show.

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Jayden Daniels and Commanders rally to stun the Giants 24-21 and keep their hopes alive

Coming back keeps hope alive for the Commanders (3-5-1), who moved two games back of the NFC East-leading Giants (5-3-1) and now own the tiebreaker after the teams tied last month.

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Two men face federal gun charges in Alexandria’s Oct. 4 shooting

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DASH approves bus cuts on five lines; chair says repaying city would mean more

By Ryan Belmore Nov 13, 2026

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Va. crime panel recommends tougher penalties for license plate reader misuse, stops short of ban

By Virginia Mercury Nov 13, 2026

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Jayden Daniels and Commanders rally to stun the Giants 24-21 and keep their hopes alive

By The Associated Press Nov 13, 2026

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Cunningham's incredible night — 52 points, 11 assists, no turnovers — saves Pistons in double OT

By The Associated Press Nov 13, 2026

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Kolyachonok scores go-ahead goal, Hellebuyck makes 26 saves as Devils beat Capitals 5-2

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‘Chirilagua Por Siempre’: TWU teens and four artists turn a parking lot on Mount Vernon Avenue into the neighborhood’s story

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Titans finish 12-1, runner-up at the NOVA flag football championship

Connor Hellebuyck makes 43 saves and improves to 7-0 with Devils in 7-4 win over Capitals

City Council upholds Russell Road safety design, adding two parking spaces

Mo Seifeldein, Jesus and 'Free Palestine': What Alexandria voters wrote in on Nov. 3

DASH approves bus cuts on five lines; chair says repaying city would mean more

‘Chirilagua Por Siempre’: TWU teens and four artists turn a parking lot on Mount Vernon Avenue into the neighborhood’s story

Things to do in Alexandria this weekend: Nov. 13-15

City wants to borrow $107 million for an indoor sports complex at Cameron Run

City Council decides the Russell Road appeals Saturday, with staff urging it to keep the design

Residents say they filmed Alexandria's decommissioned Flock cameras flashing at passing cars. Police say the sensors fire but nothing is recorded.

Alexandria's draft 2027 state agenda seeks new powers on housing, taxes, and data centers

City Council upholds Russell Road safety design, adding two parking spaces

Trump administration blames ‘overloaded’ systems for ground stop after FAA lets flights resume

Alexandria has a plowblem, and it wants your help

Beyer and four Virginia Democrats ask SCC to reject Dominion-NextEra merger as written

Alexandria's youth helmet rule would cover e-bikes and scooters under an ordinance up for a final vote Saturday

City wants to borrow $107 million for an indoor sports complex at Cameron Run

Warner calls election a 'huge repudiation' of Trump, says Northern Virginia felt it most

Governor's 2027 preview touches Alexandria's asks on housing, solar, and AI, but not transit or school funding

City Council decides the Russell Road appeals Saturday, with staff urging it to keep the design

Alexandria staff recommend waiting before asking voters about a 1% sales tax

Alexandria and its schools will spend 180 days building a case for Richmond

Public safety agencies will fly drones over the region after midnight for three nights

Mo Seifeldein, Jesus and 'Free Palestine': What Alexandria voters wrote in on Nov. 3

Mo Seifeldein endorses Glen Pine's primary challenge to Del. Kirk McPike

Spanberger 'quite confident' new constitutional amendments will stand

Democrats usher in a new era with their resounding sweep of the House and the Senate

After four elections in one year, Alexandria's elections chief credits poll workers

Warner wins a fourth Senate term in what he calls his last campaign

Virginians protect gay marriage, voting rights and reproductive rights in state Constitution

Janeese Lewis George is Washington's next mayor. Now come the challenges, starting with Trump

Alexandria passes its 2022 midterm turnout with three hours of voting left

Two men face federal gun charges in Alexandria’s Oct. 4 shooting

Two men face federal gun charges in Alexandria’s Oct. 4 shooting

Va. crime panel recommends tougher penalties for license plate reader misuse, stops short of ban

Police find no credible threat to Alexandria City High School, identify student as suspect

Police seek video after a shooting into an occupied Yale Drive home

Alexandria's youth helmet rule would cover e-bikes and scooters under an ordinance up for a final vote Saturday

Va. crime panel recommends tougher penalties for license plate reader misuse, stops short of ban

City Council to take up surveillance technology resolution Nov. 24

Virginia localities rethink use of license plate readers amid privacy concerns, report states

Residents say they filmed Alexandria's decommissioned Flock cameras flashing at passing cars. Police say the sensors fire but nothing is recorded.

Alexandria's Flock cameras stopped reading at 9:05 a.m. Friday, police say

Alexandria cancels Flock contract; license plate cameras go dark Friday

Law enforcement agencies’ use of license plate reader data faces fresh scrutiny

Alexandria police still haven’t decided who will review their license plate reader audits

Alexandria police ran 1,557 license plate reader searches in September, newly dated chart shows

Alexandria police say license plate readers helped identify suspect in Holmes Run Parkway killing

Alexandria police publish map of their 61 license plate readers, say state law bars a traditional outside audit

License plate readers go live Friday at a West End apartment building

Police chief tells residents the research on license plate readers is thin, but he still sees a role for them

Alexandria police will publish a map of their license plate reader locations by Oct. 1

City Council asks how Alexandria police count their license plate reader successes. The answers are pending.

Police hold first community listening session on technology Thursday

APD answers council's Flock questions: a 2027 contract end date, an outside audit by Oct. 1, and 12 agencies cut off

Police chief confirms he cut off camera access for agencies with ICE agreements, and asks a city commission to help set the rules for what comes next

No Virginia agency deputized to enforce immigration law on patrol can search Alexandria's cameras anymore

Alexandria City Council will decide how long police keep license plate data, APD says

Four police agencies, one state law, four different sets of rules for license plate cameras

Gaskins: 'I do not think there's a role for Flock in this community'

Police won't publish Flock camera locations and have no plans to shorten data retention

Council returns from recess Tuesday with Flock camera update, tax bill for furloughed federal workers

Inside Virginia’s city halls, concerns, confusion rise with Flock surveillance protests

Alexandria's Flock page now lists the 161 Virginia agencies that can search its cameras

Gaskins says Alexandria police won't share license plate data in immigration cases

Keeping K-8 schools tops School Board straw poll on middle school crowding

Keeping K-8 schools tops School Board straw poll on middle school crowding

Police find no credible threat to Alexandria City High School, identify student as suspect

School Board members say no decision yet on middle school crowding at first town hall

Alexandria staff recommend waiting before asking voters about a 1% sales tax

Alexandria and its schools will spend 180 days building a case for Richmond

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‘Chirilagua Por Siempre’: TWU teens and four artists turn a parking lot on Mount Vernon Avenue into the neighborhood’s story

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