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FC Dallas striker Petar Musa scored in the city he calls home, while defender Josip Stanišić — Harry Kane's Bayern teammate — revealed he knew exactly where England's captain would put the penalty that decided the opener.
On June 22, 1937, the Alexandria City Council appropriated $2,500 to build a baseball field on the grounds of the 18th century Almshouse property at Monroe Street and U.S. Route 1.
Virginia State Police said Harold "Buck" Adams had been located Tuesday
A driver fled a trooper from the Beltway early Sunday before two vehicles caught fire in Alexandria, police said; no injuries were reported
Petar Sučić and Martin Baturina — clubmates, roommates and the source of Croatia's goal against England — are the young engine the Vatreni lean on as they face a near must-win against Panama.
Alexandria police closed part of N. Paxton Street on Saturday evening as officers investigated
On June 21, 1898, the City of Alexandria outlawed the unsafe practice of street fires — gutter-side bonfires that merchants used to dispose of accumulated litter outside their storefronts.
Sitting last in Group L after the England loss, Croatia faces a near must-win against Panama on Tuesday — as veteran Andrej Kramarić and debutant Luka Vušković, marking very different World Cup moments, both insist the team will respond.
On June 20, 1863, with West Virginia formally joining the Union as a separate state, Francis Harrison Pierpont moved the Restored Government of Virginia from Wheeling to Alexandria.
A day after the 4-2 loss, the Croatia coach owned his team's worst set-piece defending in years — but insisted the World Cup is far from over, with a pivotal Panama match next.
The King Street chili parlor that launched a regional chain in 1980 plans to reopen in the fall; the chain's other locations remain open
The city marks Juneteenth with a daylong celebration of African American history, the Housing 2040 Plan clears its public hearing and heads to final adoption Tuesday, Alexandria police bring the Public Safety Plan to community leaders at Thursday's invitation-only summit.
Senator points to higher fertilizer and energy prices, touts housing bill and warns of risks to elections and kids online
The Alexandria Police Foundation's annual event raises money for the care of active and retired police dogs and for youth programs. Fox 5's Julie Donaldson emcees.
All fireworks are illegal in Alexandria, where possession can bring a $2,500 fine and up to a year in jail. Officials point residents to professional displays instead.
Council approved the plan June 13 after a 7-0 Planning Commission recommendation, with the blueprint headed to the Legislative Meeting for adoption — but new targets, key studies and most legislative wins still lie ahead