Justice Department sues DC Water over Potomac River sewage spill
The crisis has hit close to home for Alexandria, which hosted Virginia's first public hearing on the spill
Public Safety
Police, fire, courts, public health alerts, and crime in Alexandria.
Kabul airport bombing trial opens in Alexandria
Defense tells jurors U.S. 'got the wrong man'; Afghan accused in 2021 Abbey Gate attack that killed 13 U.S. troops
Freeze watch issued for Alexandria as temperatures set to dip before a springtime warmup
National Weather Service warns of possible frost damage to crops and outdoor plumbing Tuesday morning, with highs near 80 by week's end
Alexandria under drought warning as Virginia expands advisory statewide
Every city and county in the Commonwealth now faces a drought watch or warning; weekend showers unlikely to ease conditions
Potomac River named America's most endangered river of 2026
Data center expansion and a historic sewage spill deliver a 'one-two punch' to the region's drinking water, advocates warn
Era of political violence means higher costs for candidate security, a new report says
It comes after a grim roll call of political violence over the past decade. That includes the 2017 shooting at a Republican congressional baseball team practice in Alexandria, Virginia.
Suspect flees I-495 pursuit on foot through Alexandria, boards Metro before arrest at L'Enfant Plaza
Virginia State Police trooper struck by vehicle on interstate during chase; Gregory Newton, 57, of Springfield faces multiple charges
Pedestrian struck at Braddock Road intersection amid debate over corridor safety
Driver cited for failure to pay full time attention; intersection closed for two hours on Saturday during investigation
Alexandria deputy arrested, fired after alleged attempt to smuggle drugs into jail
Sheriff's office intercepted narcotics before they reached the detention center's general population, officials say
Alexandria police: Missing 14-year-old Aaliyah Boose located safe
The teen had been missing since March 26; APD thanked the public for sharing information in the case.
Spring cleaning your medicine cabinet? Alexandria offers safe drug disposal April 25
The Alexandria Police Department, Sheriff's Office and city health partners will staff four drop-off sites across the city for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.
Alexandria woman pleads guilty to using House member's bank account to pay her own credit card bills
Former congressional staffer made 10 unauthorized transactions totaling more than $22,000
ACPS school board to hold public hearing on police partnership agreement in April
Draft MOU governing school resource officers expected April 9; community input deadline April 15
Alexandria to lower speed limits on two West End streets in April
The reductions on Edsall Road and Yoakum Parkway are part of the city's Vision Zero plan, which identified speeding as a top community concern
Alexandria Health Department reports fivefold surge in vaccine-preventable diseases, rising HIV cases in 2024
Whooping cough outbreaks in schools fueled the spike; gonorrhea and HIV rose even as overall STI cases dipped
Alexandria sees sharpest crime drop in the DMV region as Chief McGuire provides public safety update to city council
A Brookings analysis puts Alexandria's per capita crime reduction at 57% since 2024, far outpacing regional and statewide averages; Police Chief Tarrick McGuire laid out his strategy and signaled technology as the department's next frontier