Potomac River advisory partially lifted; Alexandria waterfront cleared
Advisory remains in effect near spill site as elevated E. coli persists upstream
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Health officials warn of a possible rabid raccoon after two bites in Old Town
A dead raccoon found near the attack sites has been sent for rabies testing
Alexandria braces for wintry mix Monday, warm-up expected by week's end
Winter Weather Advisory in effect tonight; temperatures could near 76 degrees by Thursday
Warner, Beyer blast House for blocking aviation safety bill
The ROTOR Act passed the Senate unanimously in December but fell short in the House Monday, leaving DCA-area travelers without new safety protections more than a year after a collision over the Potomac killed 67 people
Beyer leads regional delegation demanding federal funding for Potomac Interceptor repairs, and a backup water supply for the region
The Alexandria congressman leads 13 colleagues from Maryland and DC in calling for urgent action. The request for a backup water supply study reveals a vulnerability the spill exposed.
Regional officials briefed on Potomac sewage crisis. The Virginia data tells a more specific story for Alexandria.
Monday's COG meeting confirmed the broad outlines of the response. A review of state agency websites shows what's happening on this side of the river.
Storm brings 1.7 to 2.3 inches of snow to Alexandria; roads mostly clear
NWS spotter reports show higher totals in surrounding areas; city offices open on normal status
California man sentenced to 9 years in prison for sex trafficking in Alexandria
Merced man coerced two women to travel cross-country for prostitution while facing separate charges in $3 million jewelry theft
Blue, Yellow line trains delayed after person struck at Braddock Road station
Trains were single tracking between Van Dorn Street/Huntington and Potomac Yard as crews responded to the incident, WMATA said.
Winter Storm Watch issued for Alexandria; heavy snow possible Sunday night into Monday
City deploys crews early Sunday as NWS forecast calls for 2 to 4 inches; broader regional watch puts potential accumulation at 5 or more
1 to 3 inches of snow possible Sunday night as Alexandria braces for winter storm
Alexandria braces for winter storm; up to 3 inches of snow possible Sunday night
Personal attacks emerge in Braddock Road public comments ahead of Monday hearing
Del Ray Cafe owners call city planner 'an embarrassment,' dismiss Traffic & Parking Board as 'useless cheerleaders'
Potomac River water advisory remains in effect with no end date; Virginia testing water for bacteria
Alexandria health officials say no uptick in gastrointestinal illnesses observed locally
Fire displaces 140 residents at Key Towers apartment complex
Accidental blaze damages electrical system, cuts power to entire building
Measles exposure reported at Alexandria office building as Virginia cases reach 10
Two adults who traveled together are latest confirmed cases in ongoing northern Virginia outbreak
Alexandria man among three sentenced in Washington-area airbag theft ring
Adisorn Damrongchai and two co-conspirators stole hundreds of airbags from Northern Virginia neighborhoods