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Alexandria lands $2.17 million in federal funds for school crossing safety upgrades

The National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board approved the grant today as part of a nearly $12.5 million package for seven Virginia projects

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Alexandria health officials warn residents to avoid Potomac River after sewage spills

Advisory covers 72.5 miles of river; repairs expected to take four to six weeks

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Chapman marks 14th anniversary of paramedic's line-of-duty death

Joshua Weissman was last Alexandria first responder to die in the line of duty

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Alexandria Sheriff's Office, Detention Center earn reaccreditation from national corrections association

Auditors find agency in full compliance with all mandatory standards; office has held ACA accreditation since 1989

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Alexandria police wear specialty badge to honor Black history, spark community dialogue

Officers Williams and Elam designed the shield as part of APD's specialty badge program to acknowledge Black Americans' history, achievements and sacrifices

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Alexandria health officials report measles exposures at Reagan National, Metro

Preschool-age child among confirmed cases as outbreak spreads across northern Virginia

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Crane work to close northbound lanes on S. Washington Street Saturday

Detours in place between Duke and Prince streets from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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Alexandria police open enrollment for free spring community academy

The nine-week program gives residents and workers a behind-the-scenes look at how officers are trained, how crises are handled and how the department approaches public safety.

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Extreme cold watch issued for Alexandria as another Arctic blast approaches

Wind chills could reach 10 below zero Saturday, with gusts up to 55 mph; city opens warming centers, extends shelter hours

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Alexandria health department warns of new measles exposure sites in northern Virginia

Officials urge anyone present at five locations to fill out survey for Fairfax County Health Department

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Spanberger orders state agencies to terminate all 287(g) agreements with ICE

The directive applies to state law enforcement. In Alexandria, the real debate is over the sheriff's voluntary transfers — which the governor can't touch.

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Former Your Dog's Best Friends groomer found guilty of felony animal abuse in dog's death

Kevin Sanders faces up to 5 years in prison after pleading guilty to felony charge; judge convicts on 4 misdemeanors