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ACHS to dedicate Kerry J. Donley Athletic Field Complex Sept. 1
Donley served as Alexandria's mayor from 1996 to 2003, leading the city through the Sept. 11 attacks and their aftermath, and later served as athletic director at what was then T.C. Williams High School from 2005 to 2008.
Alexandria man pleads guilty in DIA classified documents case
Nathan Laatsch, who worked in the agency's Insider Threat Division, faces up to life in prison at sentencing in January 2027
Early voting in Alexandria opens Sept. 18 for Nov. 3 general election
Senate, House and three constitutional amendments on the ballot; registration and mail ballot deadlines fall Oct. 23
Three appeals filed on Russell Road decision; no hearing date set
Three groups of residents petitioned the city clerk within a week of each other. Only one asks the council to do something specific.
Council-School Board committee signals support for four-year terms
Staggered elections stay on the table for September, along with board size.
ACHS to dedicate Kerry J. Donley Athletic Field Complex Sept. 1
Donley served as Alexandria's mayor from 1996 to 2003, leading the city through the Sept. 11 attacks and their aftermath, and later served as athletic director at what was then T.C. Williams High School from 2005 to 2008.
Del Ray Business Association presents $10,511 to Scholarship Fund of Alexandria
Proceeds from the sixth annual Bands & Brews bar crawl go to a nonprofit that has awarded more than $24 million in scholarships since 1986; DRBA happy hour also introduces new member Continues Arcade
From $167,000 to $2.9 million: Homes sold in Alexandria last week
21 homes closed across the city at an average price of $925,276, with two sales within $10,000 of each other at the top
Alexandria man reported missing Wednesday has been found safe
Police issued a critical missing adult alert Wednesday morning and said hours later that the man had been located.
Things to do in Alexandria this weekend: Aug. 28 - 30
The Around the World Cultural Food Festival marks 10 years Saturday under clear skies, the Titans open at home Friday night, and a remembrance for Benjamin Thomas.
Three finalists picked for Old Town North banner project, and the public gets a vote
Voting runs through noon Sept. 19, with the winner announced that afternoon at Chalk-A-Block
Things to do in Alexandria this weekend: Aug. 21-23
Restaurant Week wraps up Sunday, the Pipes and Drums play their only concert of the summer Friday, and Saturday looks like the wet one.
National Symphony Orchestra will play at 6 DC-area venues next season as Kennedy Center shuts
Next season will include nine concerts at Northern Virginia Community College's Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center in Alexandria
Alexandria man pleads guilty in DIA classified documents case
Nathan Laatsch, who worked in the agency's Insider Threat Division, faces up to life in prison at sentencing in January 2027
Alexandria man reported missing Wednesday has been found safe
Police issued a critical missing adult alert Wednesday morning and said hours later that the man had been located.
Truck strikes power lines behind Foxchase, sparking fire that burned dumpsters, a vehicle and fencing
Suppression was delayed about an hour while the utility cut power to the arcing lines; no injuries were reported
At least two people arrested in Alexandria during two-week ICE operation, DHS says
The department says the operation produced 1,328 arrests across Virginia and Maryland between Aug. 1 and Aug. 14. In the one Alexandria case that can be checked in Virginia court records, the charges DHS listed were dismissed in 2024.
ACHS to dedicate Kerry J. Donley Athletic Field Complex Sept. 1
Donley served as Alexandria's mayor from 1996 to 2003, leading the city through the Sept. 11 attacks and their aftermath, and later served as athletic director at what was then T.C. Williams High School from 2005 to 2008.
Council-School Board committee signals support for four-year terms
Staggered elections stay on the table for September, along with board size.
Alexandria improved on every state test and moved ahead of Virginia in one subject
History pass rates rose 9 points, putting ACPS above the statewide average after two years behind it. In reading, math and science the division remains 11 to 15 points back.
Titans open Friday with a playoff season to build on
Alexandria City went 0-10 in 2023 and won six games last fall under coach Rodney Hughey, who faces the same 10 opponents again this year
Junction closing Chevy Chase, leaving Del Ray as its only location
The Alexandria original, which added a bar and patio two years ago, is "open and doing great," the company said. Its Capitol Hill restaurant closed last month.
Old Town Books owner is opening an ice cream shop in Hollin Hall
Ally Kirkpatrick's Fabled Ice Cream has signed for 7940 Fort Hunt Road, a Fairfax County shopping center she has known since childhood. Build-out is beginning now, with an opening planned for 2027.
Wonder adds robot delivery at Potomac Yard as Serve expands to a second app
Grubhub customers may now be matched with a sidewalk robot; Serve launched in Alexandria with Uber Eats in December
Ted's Bulletin, Honeymoon projected to open at Carlyle Crossing in late fall
Banners are up at the Eisenhower East development; the Ted's location was first announced in 2022
From $167,000 to $2.9 million: Homes sold in Alexandria last week
21 homes closed across the city at an average price of $925,276, with two sales within $10,000 of each other at the top
ARHA opens comment on its 2027 plan, with new asset limits for applicants
Current tenants and voucher holders are exempt; the public hearing is Sept. 23 and the board votes Sept. 28
Alexandria's federal housing report shows gains in rehab, little new construction
The city's draft annual review of federal housing funds is open for public comment through Sept. 7, with a hearing scheduled Sept. 3
Old Town neighbors take 301 N. Fairfax fight to Virginia's highest court
A September writ panel will decide whether the Supreme Court hears a challenge to a published ruling that now guides zoning cases statewide
ACHS to dedicate Kerry J. Donley Athletic Field Complex Sept. 1
Donley served as Alexandria's mayor from 1996 to 2003, leading the city through the Sept. 11 attacks and their aftermath, and later served as athletic director at what was then T.C. Williams High School from 2005 to 2008.
Connor Norby's grand slam and 3 2-run homers help Rockies to a 13-1 win over the Nationals
Connor Norby hit a grand slam, Troy Johnston, Cole Carrigg and Hunter Goodman had two-run homers, and the Colorado Rockies beat the Washington Nationals 13-1 on Wednesday night.
Mystics beat the Mercury 94-84 for 2nd-most regular-season victories in franchise history
With six games remaining, Washington (23-15) has the second-most regular-season wins in franchise history, trailing the WNBA champion 2019 team's 26.
Goodman hits 35th homer in his return to the lineup as Rockies snap skid with 3-1 win over Nationals
Hunter Goodman homered in his return from a shoulder injury, Mason Adams worked into the fifth inning in his big league debut, and the Colorado Rockies snapped a seven-game losing streak.
Nationals roll to 13-3 victory and extend Rockies' losing streak to season-high 7 games
Cavalli (12-5) struck out seven and allowed two runs in six innings. He is 7-1 with a 1.98 ERA in eight outings since the All-Star break and has started Washington’s last three victories.
While Commanders face questions at center, coach Dan Quinn expresses confidence in the position
Injuries and subpar play in Detroit forced Quinn and his staff to take an additional look at players in positions they don’t normally play.
Amtrak trains from Virginia will end at Alexandria for nine days in October
A worn junction in the tunnel south of Washington Union Station closes Oct. 17-25 for replacement, with buses bridging the gap to Washington
Spirit outshoot Orlando 23-10 but fall 1-0 at Audi Field
A third-minute goal holds up as Washington stays second in the NWSL, and Ashley Hatch returns home after 15 months out
Three appeals filed on Russell Road decision; no hearing date set
Three groups of residents petitioned the city clerk within a week of each other. Only one asks the council to do something specific.
Amtrak trains from Virginia will end at Alexandria for nine days in October
A worn junction in the tunnel south of Washington Union Station closes Oct. 17-25 for replacement, with buses bridging the gap to Washington
North Beauregard Street to close intermittently this week for Holmes Run Trail work
Crews will stop traffic for 10 to 15 minutes at a time between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday to unload crane equipment and concrete for a new box culvert.
Power restored after outage near Seminary Road
Dominion Energy reported no customers out in Alexandria or Arlington as of 5:45 p.m., well ahead of an estimate that had run to 11 p.m.
Publisher's Note: Punching above our weight
A World Cup team made Alexandria home for a month. As Croatia prepares to leave, here's a case for making the friendship last — starting with a fifth sister city.
Publisher's Note: No one took the easy route
Nobody's ever happy with a budget. That's not the same as nobody trying.
Publisher's Note: What it really costs to cover Alexandria
Seven months in, an honest look at the numbers behind your community newsroom
Publisher's Note: Sometimes what's best for all of us isn't best for any one of us
The Braddock Road vote is settled. How a divided neighborhood lives with it is not.
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Things to do in Alexandria this weekend: Aug. 28 - 30
The Around the World Cultural Food Festival marks 10 years Saturday under clear skies, the Titans open at home Friday night, and a remembrance for Benjamin Thomas.
Council-School Board committee signals support for four-year terms
Staggered elections stay on the table for September, along with board size.
Alexandria improved on every state test and moved ahead of Virginia in one subject
History pass rates rose 9 points, putting ACPS above the statewide average after two years behind it. In reading, math and science the division remains 11 to 15 points back.
At least two people arrested in Alexandria during two-week ICE operation, DHS says
The department says the operation produced 1,328 arrests across Virginia and Maryland between Aug. 1 and Aug. 14. In the one Alexandria case that can be checked in Virginia court records, the charges DHS listed were dismissed in 2024.
Amtrak trains from Virginia will end at Alexandria for nine days in October
A worn junction in the tunnel south of Washington Union Station closes Oct. 17-25 for replacement, with buses bridging the gap to Washington
'The best school year yet': Alexandria students return to a citywide welcome
City and school leaders — among them a new principal and an acting superintendent — welcomed students at Alexandria City High School as new boundaries and walk zones took effect