Former Virginia governor reflects on Washington football team's foiled move to Potomac Yard
"It’s a great day, and I’m really relieved," Capitals and Wizards owner Ted Leonsis said at a Wednesday evening press conference, flanked by District Mayor Muriel Bowser and Council Chairman Phil Mendelson.
Virginia arena deal looks grim after legislature passes budget deal that doesn’t include funds
The next few weeks will be telling about the true fate of a sports arena in Virginia. Publicly, prospects for an arena deal look grim after the legislature passed a budget that doesn’t include money to facilitate an arena move.
Grenade found in Fairfax County shopping center
Authorities responded to a shopping center in Fairfax County to investigate the report of a grenade.
City of Alexandria working to control flooding issues
The City of Alexandria has always contended with stormwater management issues, dedicating resources and dollars to try and mitigate what they can.
Alexandria teacher wins $25,000 Milken Educator Award
Eva Irwin, an English teacher at Alexandria City High School, won the Milken Educator Award – often referred to as the “Oscar of Teaching.”
17-year-old arrested in Alexandria, 4th suspect in Philadelphia bus stop shooting
The final suspect wanted for a bus stop shooting in Philadelphia has been arrested in Alexandria.
Barricade subject taken into custody in Alexandria
The Alexandria Police Department is on the scene of a barricade incident.
Thieves swipe $5,000 in hair and facial products in Alexandria CVS theft spree: police
Detectives are searching for two suspects who hit two CVS stores on Friday in Alexandria.
Women’s History Month to be celebrated at Metropolitan School of the Arts in Alexandria
On Wednesday, FOX 5’s Field Trip took our Stephanie Ramirez to the Metropolitan School of the Arts in Alexandria, Virginia, where some 40 young performers are gearing up for a big show this weekend to mark Women’s History Month.
'It's very concerning:' Parents react after gun found in elementary student's book bag
Parents in Alexandria are criticizing the amount of time school leaders took to notify families of a loaded gun found in an elementary school.
Handgun confiscated from student's bookbag at Alexandria elementary school
Authorities are investigating after they say a handgun was discovered in a student's bookbag at an Alexandria elementary school.
DC metro area leads nation in converting empty offices into apartments
When it comes to housing, turning unused office spaces into residential ones is the latest trend across the D.C. region.
DC resident accused of abduction and attempted rape, could face life in prison: police
A D.C. resident has been indicted on two felony charges; abduction with the intent to defile and attempted rape.
Alexandria Republicans oppose Potomac Yard plan
Some Virginia Republicans are coming out against plans to move the Washington Wizards and Capitals to Potomac Yard.
Vehicle flips during crash under I-395 in Alexandria
Alexandria City police are on the scene of a vehicle collision on Seminary Rd.
Workers union is latest roadblock for Monumental Sports move to Potomac Yard
Another roadblock has come up in the plans to build a new home for the Capitals and Wizards in northern Virginia. This time, it's labor unions crying foul.
Overnight sex assault under investigation in Alexandria
For the second time this month, police in Alexandria are investigating a late-night sexual assault with a woman being attacked by a stranger.
Virginia Senator Lucas rejects arena funding bill: 'Dead on arrival'
The monumental battle continues. In the coming weeks, lawmakers in Virginia will decide on the future home for the Washington Wizards and Capitals.
Unions oppose plan to move Washington Wizards, Capitals to Potomac Yard
Two major unions are coming out against a plan to move the Washington Wizards and Capitals from the District to Alexandria.
Four workers electrocuted at Alexandria construction site; police launch investigation
Police have launched an investigation into an incident at a construction site in Alexandria where four people were electrocuted on Monday morning.