Yastrzemski and Olson hit home runs as Braves top slumping Nationals 4-2 to complete 4-game sweep
The Nationals have lost five straight, including being swept in a four-game series for the first time this season and the first time ever in Atlanta.
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On this day in Alexandria history: The night 200 mules stampeded through the city — and a soldier lost his clothes
On August 2, 1898, Alexandria had one of its more chaotic evenings — and the Spanish-American War was responsible for both incidents
King Street closed between Beauregard and Chesterfield after vehicle hits electrical pole
Downed wires over the roadway prompted the overnight closure, Alexandria police said
Baribo equalizes in 77th minute to help D.C. United draw Nashville SC 2-2
Tai Baribo equalized in the 77th minute to help D.C. United rally for a 2-2 draw against Nashville SC on Saturday.
Martín Pérez flirts with a no-hitter as Braves power past Nationals 8-3
The Nationals have lost four straight and are 55-57 two days before the trade deadline.
Braves blast past the Nationals 6-2 as Harris and Olson launch long home runs
The Nationals are 0 for 17 with runners in scoring position in the first two games of the series.
Mystics beat the Wings 81-75 for 1st 4-game winning streak since 2020
Cotie McMahon made Washington’s final field goal with 2:50 remaining in the fourth quarter for a 71-68 lead. Then, the Mystics closed it out by going 10 of 10 at the free-throw line.
Justice Department moves to drop case against ex-Olympian charged with damaging Reflecting Pool
The Justice Department moved Friday to dismiss a criminal case charging a former Olympian with deliberately damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, saying evidence prosecutors had recently received refuted the idea that vandals were to blame.
Alexandria nonprofit brought a free chemistry lab to 14 neighborhoods this month
Chrysalis Development Group's Be a Chemist academy put 700 students in grades 2-8 through five days of hands-on experiments at community centers and rec facilities, at no cost to families
Alexandria police locate missing 13-year-old girl
Update: On August 2, the Alexandria Police Department reported that the missing girl has been located.
The Alexandria Brief | July 31
A big weekend ahead — Friendship Firehouse Festival, Beats Bites and Brews, Saturday is the last day of early voting, and the August 4 primary is four days away
Jen Walker named Alexandria's 2026 Business Leader of the Year
The Del Ray real estate agent and Cinema Del Ray founder will be honored at the Chamber's Best in Business Awards in October
Dog owner sues Your Dog's Best Friends, alleging facility concealed cause of death
Abigail died on a grooming table in July 2024. Her owner says he learned the truth from investigators 11 months later.
Warner says Iran war has cost Virginia households $605 at the pump, with grocery and farm costs climbing
Senator ties affordability squeeze to a five-month war of choice and tariffs, accuses the Pentagon of hiding more than 600 wounded, and says he wants details on the $22 billion plan to remake Dulles
Braves overcome 3-run deficit to beat the Nationals 5-4
Ronald Acuña Jr. and Mike Yastrzemski homered and the Atlanta Braves overcame a three-run deficit to beat the Washington Nationals 5-4 on Thursday night.
What's happening in Alexandria this weekend: July 31-August 2
The Friendship Firehouse Festival returns to South Alfred Street, Beats Bites and Brews comes to John Carlyle Square, and Saturday is the last day of early voting before the August 4 primary