Rodman’s brace and late winner propels Washington over Houston 2-1 as NWSL returns
Trinity Rodman scored a pair of goals, including the winner in stoppage time, and the Washington Spirit defeated the Houston Dash 2-1 on Friday night.
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García and Lile each homer twice as the Nationals rout the Pirates 9-5
Luis García Jr. and Daylen Lile each homered twice, and José Tena also went deep for Washington as the Nationals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 9-5 on Friday night.
Lakers sending Ayton to the Wizards for Hardy and 2 second-round picks, AP source says
Deandre Ayton is being traded from the Los Angeles Lakers to the Washington Wizards, according to a person with knowledge of the deal.
Daily Brief | July 3
Alexandria's CBA remains unfinished, Croatia's World Cup ends in Toronto and closes a month unlike any other, dangerous heat holds through the holiday weekend, and here's what's happening in Alexandria July 3-5
Dangerous heat continues through the Fourth of July as Alexandria's warning holds
An extreme heat warning runs Friday and Saturday, with the heat index reaching 113 today. The city's cooling locations remain open through the holiday weekend.
School Board chair addresses budget, unfinished CBA, superintendent transition
In written responses to The Alexandria Brief, Chair Dr. Michelle Rief confirmed the collective bargaining agreement has not been ratified, named the administrator now running the division and made the case that ACPS's budget pressures are structural. Her full responses appear below.
Croatia's World Cup ends in Toronto, closing an unlikely month in Alexandria
Portugal rallied for a 2-1 win on a stoppage-time header, and a last-second Croatia equalizer was waved off for offside — a bitter end for the Vatreni, and for the Northern Virginia city that hosted them for a month.
Shakira Austin scores 21, Kiki Iriafen gets a double-double and the Mystics beat the Dream 81-76
Shakira Austin had 21 points and nine rebounds, Kiki Iriafen added 14 points and 10 rebounds for her eighth double-double this season, and the Washington Mystics beat the Atlanta Dream 81-76 on Thursday night.
The submarine named for Alexandria decommissions on her 35th birthday
USS Alexandria (SSN 757) was commissioned June 29, 1991. She held her inactivation ceremony June 29, 2026.
Alexandria quietly launches mold resource website for renters
Health Department says a formal public rollout is still planned — but the site is live and available now
Alexandria stormwater commission wins city's Commission of the Year award
A resident who started out "just being loud" after her home flooded with sewage now helps lead the panel
Alexandria Symphony Orchestra executive director George Hanson steps down after seven years
Hanson's departure adds an administrative transition to the orchestra as it prepares to name a new music director and executive leadership team in 2027.
Alex Ovechkin declares 'I'm back!' and re-signs with Capitals to return for a 22nd NHL season
Alex Ovechkin is returning for a 22nd NHL season after re-signing with the Washington Capitals on Thursday.
ALIVE! names new executive committee members as annual leadership transition takes effect
The Alexandria anti-hunger nonprofit added four members to its governing committee July 1 and elected a new secretary, while thanking four departing leaders.
What's happening in Alexandria this weekend: July 3-5
Cooling centers open, Aces host Senators, Swedish marching band and Fourth of July celebrations
Daily Brief | July 2
City Council votes to deny Virginia Paving's asphalt-plant extension and hold the 2027 closure date, the Tucker case returns to the auditor as incomplete, RiverRenew is dedicated after 160 years, and Fox 5 comes to Alexandria for Croatia-Portugal