Bo Bichette drives in 2, Mets earn series split with a 2-1 win over the Nationals
Washington slipped to 25-26 and failed to move above .500 this deep into a season for the first time since it was 40-39 on July 1, 2021.
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5 movies and TV shows now casting in Alexandria
From a feature film to reality TV and a couple of short films, here's what's looking for actors and extras in and around the city right now — some paying up to $2,400
TPB approves $160K for Alexandria bike network, Mount Vernon Avenue safety study
Regional board signs off on a $980,000 package; all 12 funded projects land in Maryland and Virginia
Key federal agency approves the design plan for Trump's Washington arch
Commissioners, all appointed by Trump, acted despite overwhelming public opposition to the 250-foot arch, one of several projects that Trump is pursuing alongside a White House ballroom to leave his imprint on Washington.
League of Women Voters to host Alexandria post-legislative town hall May 28
The city's state senator and three delegates will discuss the General Assembly session and take residents' questions at the Del Pepper Community Resource Center.
What's happening in Alexandria this Memorial Day weekend: May 22-25
Farmers markets, museum tours, pool openings, and a Memorial Day ceremony fill the long weekend — though you'll want an umbrella for the first half of it
Chamber ALX names second 40 Over 40 class for 2026
The 40 honorees will be celebrated Aug. 13 at the American Physical Therapy Association headquarters, in an awards event presented by United Bank; the announcement follows the chamber's 40 Under 40 class unveiled earlier this month
Daily Brief | May 21
School board presses staff on cuts a day before the deadline to amend the budget; Alexandria gears up for the World Cup, finishes its switch to electric leaf blowers, and rain scuttles the community cookout again.
School Board works through budget questions before Friday's deadline
Members pressed staff on central office staffing, healthcare costs and proposed cuts during a second work session on the adjusted FY 2027 budget; final adoption is set for June 11
Spanberger’s ICE actions deepen divide with Virginia Democrats
Governor vetoes some immigration enforcement limits while signing other protections and issuing new executive order.
Washington Spirit reach Concacaf W Champions Cup final with 1-0 win at Pachuca
Claudia Martínez's 81st-minute goal and Sandy MacIver's fifth straight clean sheet send the Spirit to Saturday's final against Club América — as demand surges back home.
CJ Abrams and Jacob Young homer as Nationals return to .500 with 8-4 defeat of Mets
CJ Abrams hit a three-run homer in the first inning, Jacob Young added a two-run shot in the eighth and the Washington Nationals returned to .500 for the second time since the season’s first week Wednesday night with an 8-4 victory over the New York Mets.
Police cruiser, vehicle collide at Braddock and Russell roads
No injuries were reported in the Wednesday afternoon crash, which slowed traffic in the area. Police say it is under investigation.
Washington Capitals re-sign Timothy Liljegren to a 2-year, $6.5 million contract
Now 27, Liljegren has 94 points in 324 regular season and playoff games in the NHL, with the vast majority of that time spent with Toronto.
Alexandria finishes switch to electric leaf blowers ahead of citywide gas ban
City crews went electric this week. Residents, businesses and contractors must follow by Nov. 17, when violations can carry $100 to $500 fines.
Va. transportation board covers $193M shortfall with construction funds
The Commonwealth Transportation Board met in the City of Alexandria on May 19-20.