Gabby Williams hits two late 3-pointers and leads Valkyries to 9th straight win, 74-69 over Mystics
The Golden State Valkyries held off the Washington Mystics 74-69 on Saturday night for their ninth straight win.
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On this day in 1774, Alexandria helped write the words that started a revolution
252 years ago today, George Washington and George Mason gathered at Market Square and approved the Fairfax Resolves — two years before the Declaration of Independence
Severe storms, dangerous heat and lingering smoke threaten Alexandria Saturday
A heat advisory runs through 7 p.m. Storms capable of tornadoes and 70 mph winds arrive this afternoon. Outdoor pools are open this morning.
Andrés Chaparro racks up 8 RBIs as Nationals hand A's their 10th straight loss with 23-4 rout
Andrés Chaparro went 4 for 5 with two home runs and eight RBIs as the Washington Nationals handed the Athletics their 10th straight defeat in a 23-4 romp Friday night.
Alexandria Pipes and Drums summer concert cancelled amid Code Purple air alert
The free waterfront performance in Old Town was cancelled due to unhealthy air quality. The band confirmed the next performance is Aug. 21.
Driver indicted in death of Alexandria pedestrian Norma Floyd-Sayles
Tekaligne Shirko, 46, of Lorton surrendered Thursday on charges of involuntary manslaughter and failure to yield causing death
A new book opens the doors to 44 of Old Town's most historic private homes
'Old Town Style,' written by the president of the Historic Alexandria Foundation, arrives Sept. 8 — and offers access to residences most people will never see.
Air quality in Alexandria reaches Code Purple; outdoor pools closed, mayor urges caution
Canadian wildfire smoke pushed the region to Code Purple — very unhealthy for everyone — Friday morning. Mayor Alyia Gaskins urged residents to stay safe as the city closed all outdoor pools and moved summer camps indoors. A severe storm threat remains for Saturday.
A puzzle, a 10-year-old, and a brainstorm: How an Alexandria artist invented a board game
Maritza Maxwell needs $21,000 by Aug. 15 to manufacture 1,000 copies of Trapdoors, her sliding-tile competitive puzzle game.
How a 2,300-mile Walk for Peace thrust a Texas monk and his rescue dog into the spotlight
The monks passed through Alexandria in February, drawing thousands to Old Town. The AP reports on what happened after the 2,300-mile walk ended.
The Alexandria Brief | Friday, July 17
Canadian wildfire smoke pushes Alexandria to Code Red air quality today, a severe storm threat looms Saturday, the Holmes Run Parkway victim is identified, and it's still a big weekend in Alexandria
80 years ago today, Alexandria drew a line around Old Town — and changed the city forever
The 1946 ordinance that made Alexandria only the third city in America to protect its historic district created the Old Town you walk through today
Fire hold the Mystics to 29% shooting in a 75-56 rout
Carla Leite scored 14 points, Serah Williams had 12 points and the Portland Fire beat the Washington Mystics 75-56 on Thursday night.
Pirates acquire former top prospect Robert Hassell III from the Nationals
The 24-year-old outfielder has hit .215 with two homers and 21 RBIs for Triple-A Rochester this year.
What's happening in Alexandria this weekend: July 17-19
The World Cup final, the Aces at home, an Old Town pub crawl, and Stewart Copeland at The Birchmere
Warner warned Trump would use primetime address to undermine elections. After the speech, he said he was right
The Virginia senator told reporters Thursday morning the president would distort intelligence findings for political purposes. Hours later, he said that's exactly what happened.