Bennett-Parker will resign House seat to put District 5 race on Feb. 10 ballot
Move avoids three elections in three months; firehouse primary expected early next week
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No charges for officers in August in-custody death; medical examiner cites cocaine intoxication
Allan F. Tucker II's death ruled accidental; independent auditor review ongoing
Alexandria sees sharp drop in major crimes in 2025
Data covers first full year under Police Chief Tarrick McGuire
Alexandria rescue pup set to compete in 2026 Puppy Bowl
Twig, an 8-month-old adopted through Operation Paws for Homes, is one of four dogs from the regional rescue appearing in the annual event
Croatia selects Alexandria as home base for 2026 World Cup
National team to stay at Old Town's AKA Hotel, train at Episcopal High School during tournament
SUV rolls over, knocks down tree in Duke Street crash near Brenman Park
No injuries reported; lanes closed as crews clear scene
Arielle Shoshana opens Old Town flagship, bringing niche fragrances to Cameron Street
After 10 years in Mosaic, the D.C. area's first niche fragrance boutique expands to Cameron Street.
Alexandria warns residents of 911 disruptions amid nationwide Verizon outage
City urges customers to use landlines, other carriers or visit emergency facilities in person
Rivera first to announce House District 5 bid ahead of possible vacancy
Former School Board member launches campaign as Bennett-Parker heads to Feb. 10 Senate election
Funding cuts, ICE fears strained Alexandria Health Department in 2025, report says
Grant funding dropped nearly 50% as staff navigated immigration concerns, measles threat
Alexandria under drought warning as DEQ declares significant dry spell imminent
State environmental agency urges residents to conserve water as precipitation deficits push streamflow, groundwater levels well below normal
Historic Alexandria to launch America250 celebration with Jan. 26 kick-off event
Evening program at The Lyceum will preview year of exhibitions and events marking nation's Semiquincentennial
Senate candidates to debate tonight ahead of Tuesday's firehouse primary
Bennett-Parker, Levine, Jackson and Costen-Sumpter to face off at Charles Houston Recreation Center
Health officials warn of measles exposures at Fort Belvoir hospital, Amtrak train
Virginia's second case of the year involves preschool-age child who recently traveled internationally
Man in stable condition after Sunday night shooting in Alexandria
Police investigating after victim found with multiple gunshot wounds near Swann Avenue
Del Ray record store closed after flooding damages hundreds of vinyl records
Crooked Beat owner says water rose for hours; seeks legal counsel