State police pursuit ends in fiery crash on S. Whiting Street; suspect in custody
A driver fled a trooper from the Beltway early Sunday before two vehicles caught fire in Alexandria, police said; no injuries were reported
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"I don't even need to look at him": Inside Croatia's young midfield partnership
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.
Two hospitalized in shooting near Duke and N. Paxton streets
Alexandria police closed part of N. Paxton Street on Saturday evening as officers investigated
June 21 in Alexandria history: When the city banned street fires and introduced its first decorated trash receptacles
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.
Croatia regroups for Panama: Kramarić's resolve, a rookie's hard lesson
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.
June 20 in Alexandria history: When Alexandria became the capital of the Restored Government of Virginia
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.
Rays beat the Nationals 5-2 to open a 10-game homestand
Jonathan Aranda hit a three-run home run, Griffin Jax allowed two runs in five innings and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Washington Nationals 5-2 on Friday night to open a 10-game homestand.
Dalić: Croatia must "forget England" and turn to Panama
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.
Hard Times Cafe closes King Street location for a remodel
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
Daily Brief | June 19
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.
Warner says Iran war is driving up Virginia costs, warns Trump is playing politics with intelligence post
Senator points to higher fertilizer and energy prices, touts housing bill and warns of risks to elections and kids online
'Karaoke with Cops' fundraiser returns to Old Town on June 27 to support police K-9s
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.
Regional fire chiefs urge residents to skip home fireworks this Fourth of July
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.
What's happening in Alexandria this weekend: June 19-21
Juneteenth festival, World Cup watch parties, Old Town North Pride, Tall Ship Providence tours, and Father's Day fun fill the calendar
Alexandria's Housing 2040 clears its public hearing; final adoption set for June 23
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
Daily Brief | June 18
Croatia returns to Alexandria after a 4-2 World Cup loss to England, two new Old Town restaurants open this week, and VRE closes King Street again tonight through next Wednesday"