Alexandria City Council denies Virginia Paving's extension request, upholds 2027 closure deadline
Alexandria City Council denies Virginia Paving's extension request, upholds 2027 closure deadline
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Tucker case returns to auditor as Alexandria's civilian police board finds investigation incomplete
The unanimous vote identifies gaps around the supervising sergeant, disciplinary recommendations, and body camera compliance
Fourth of July in Alexandria: What's open, what's closed, and the birthday bash to come July 11
City offices close July 3 for the holiday, and cooling centers open as back-to-back extreme heat warnings hit the region. Alexandria's own fireworks celebration follows a week later at Oronoco Bay Park.
James Woods hits a 3-run homer as the Nationals beat the Red Sox 10-2 to take the series
James Woods belted a three-run homer for his 22nd of the season, Andrés Chaparro and Nasim Nuñez each hit their first and the Washington Nationals beat the Boston Red Sox 10-2 on Wednesday afternoon at steamy Fenway Park to take the series.
Old Town North seeks artists to design banners for its arts district
The Old Town North Alliance put out an open call July 1 for a public art commission to create lightpole banners marking the neighborhood's Arts & Cultural District. Submissions are due July 15.
Nats' Cade Cavalli apologizes for telling Willson Contreras to 'sit down, boy'
Washington Nationals pitcher Cade Cavalli apologized Wednesday for shouting “sit down, boy” at Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras while instigating a benches' clearing scrum a night earlier.
Americans step out for their nation's 250th in a proud moment sown with division and doubt
Whether all the partying to come gives the nation a breather from disunity or aggravates it is an open question.
'A brighter future': Alexandria dedicates RiverRenew, ending a sewage problem dating to the 1800s
For generations, a hard rain over Old Town meant raw sewage in the river. As of Wednesday, it no longer does.
Fox 5 to air live from Taqueria Picoso ahead of Croatia-Portugal watch party
Ahead of Croatia's Round of 32 match against Portugal on Thursday, the West End restaurant hosts a watch party — with Fox 5 DC planning live pre-game coverage. Fans are encouraged to arrive early.
Daily Brief | July 1
As the city and state open FY 2027, a Heat Advisory takes effect at 11 a.m. with dangerous heat lingering through Sunday, Croatia's players say goodbye to the city, City Council weighs a five-year reprieve for the West End asphalt plant, and Crooked Beat returns to Del Ray
Heat Advisory takes effect at 11 a.m. Wednesday; NWS warns severe storms possible Friday through Monday as heat risk extends into next week
Heat index up to 107 today, up to 112 Thursday and Friday, and severe storms possible through Monday. Alexandria's cooling resources begin today.
Civalli strikes out 13, Nationals snap Red Sox's 5-game win streak with 8-1 rout
Cade Civalli gave up one hit in seven innings and had a career-high 13 strikeouts in the Washington Nationals' 8-1 victory over the Red Sox on Tuesday night, snapping Boston's five-game winning streak.
Crooked Beat Records announces new Del Ray location, just steps from incoming NRG record store
Beloved vinyl shop will reopen at 2101B Mount Vernon Ave. in August, across the street from Neighborhood Restaurant Group's planned shop
City Council to weigh five-year extension for West End asphalt plant, testing 2027 closure promise
Staff recommends approval; Planning Commission voted 6-0 to deny, citing conflict with Eisenhower West small area plan
New record store, run by Neighborhood Restaurant Group, to open on Mount Vernon Avenue this summer
2016 Mount Vernon Ave. shop comes as Del Ray awaits word on Crooked Beat Records' possible return
King Street work begins July 6 near Alexandria City High School
Project will add protected bike lane, expand bus stops and reconfigure lanes to improve safety for students