The Dog Store may stay on Mount Vernon Avenue a little longer
A June 24 letter from owner Paul Haire says negotiations may allow the business to stay past its announced closing date
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Wizards move up in 2nd round to select Okpara after making Dybantsa the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft
The Washington Wizards moved up in the second round to draft Tennessee forward Felix Okpara on Wednesday night, one night after making BYU forward AJ Dybantsa the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft.
Natasha Howard and Olivia Miles lead Lynx to 78-76 win over Mystics
Natasha Howard had 21 points and a season-high 15 rebounds, Olivia Miles scored 10 of her 21 points in the fourth quarter, and the Minnesota Lynx rallied from a 12-point deficit Wednesday night to beat the Washington Mystics 78-76.
Derek Hill hits 2-out, 2-run pinch homer in 9th to lift the Phillies past the Nationals, 5-4
Derek Hill hit a two-out, two-run pinch home run in the ninth inning to lift the Philadelphia Phillies past the Washington Nationals, 5-4 on Wednesday night.
Brandon Aiyuk says he will sign with the Commanders if the 49ers grant his wish for a release
Disgruntled receiver Brandon Aiyuk said he would sign immediately with the Washington Commanders if the San Francisco 49ers grant his wish and release him.
Finn & Fire to open on Thursday in Old Town
A new seafood and steak restaurant is set to open its doors in Old Town.
Dalić calls Alexandria "beautiful" and "peaceful" as Croatia readies for decisive Ghana match
The coach offered an unqualified endorsement of the team's monthlong base as Croatia prepares to leave the city for a decisive World Cup finale against Ghana.
A national maritime museum may be coming to Alexandria's waterfront — and could take over the Tall Ship Providence
A year-old nonprofit is under contract on a site near Waterfront Park, with plans for a 50,000-square-foot museum and a potential lifeline for the struggling tall ship
Sabres agree to send Alex Tuch to the Capitals as part of sign-and-trade deal, AP source says
The Buffalo Sabres have agreed to a sign-and-trade deal in sending veteran forward Alex Tuch to the Washington Capitals, a person with knowledge of the move told The Associated Press on Wednesday.
Alexandria rugby team heads to Scotland in August — send them off at two upcoming events
A Rugby Ball at the New Zealand Embassy this Saturday and a free community send-off party in July mark the return of the Mayors' Cup after a lengthy hiatus
Alexandria police release body cam footage from fatal May 18 Canterbury Square officer-involved shooting
Chief McGuire identifies victim as Emily Ramirez, 27; suspect as Hector Amaya, 38; officers remain on administrative assignment as three parallel investigations continue — including one by the city's independent policing auditor
Superintendent Kay-Wyatt is on leave, school board chair says, citing 'a matter that arose unexpectedly'
In a message to families and staff, Board Chair Michelle Rief said board-approved designees will run the division and asked the community to respect Dr. Kay-Wyatt's privacy. ACPS did not specify the reason for the leave or its expected length.
Two World Cup teams called Alexandria home in June. Now they meet in Philadelphia, with it all on the line
The Black Stars and the Vatreni both spent time based in the Alexandria area before the World Cup. On Saturday in Philadelphia, they meet in a Group L finale that could decide who advances — and who goes home.
Alexandria Fire Department reports lower attrition, higher morale in annual council update
Chief Felipe Hernandez Jr. tells council the department is eyeing a top-1% national rating by 2028 and credits a shorter work week with improving retention
City Council votes to create a joint committee on school board election reform
The ad hoc body will study staggered terms, board size and composition, with a report due November 10 — but the 6-1 vote exposed deep skepticism about whether any of it will move the needle for students
Daily Brief | June 24
The Fresh Start Initiative has cleared back rent for 318 ARHA households with 62% staying current, Croatia's Budimir off the bench keeps the World Cup hopes alive, and DASH breaks ground on the region's first on-route electric bus charger at the former Landmark Mall site