Alexandria police increase presence as school year ends
With schools wrapping up for the summer, some police departments are taking precautions.
License plate reader leads to arrest in attempted rape, abduction near Fairfax Co. bus stop: police
Authorities say a license plate reader helped identify a man who was arrested and is facing charges for an attempted rape and abduction near a Fairfax County bus stop.
Burglars sought after using pickup truck to break into Alexandria 7-Eleven
The burglars accused of using a pickup truck to break into an Alexandria 7-Eleven last month are still on the loose.
Plan to split art, music, PE teachers between Alexandria City schools sparks controversy
Criticism is emerging from parents, faculty, staff, and teachers at Alexandria City Public Schools following the district's decision to proceed with a plan to reassign specialized teachers, including those in art, physical education and music.
LGBTQ+ Pride Events taking place this weekend across the DMV
There are a number of LGBTQ+ Pride events across the DMV in June including a couple this weekend in Loudoun, Annapolis, Alexandria, Fairfax and more!
4 charged in death of Alexandria woman found in hospital parking lot
Four people have been charged in the death of a 33-year-old Alexandria woman who was found with trauma to the upper body and a gunshot wound in the parking lot of a hospital last month.
Alexandria supplying Narcan in restaurants
Recently, the Alexandria Health Department ended its inspections and checkups at restaurants by asking if eateries would be interested in being trained on and receiving Narcan.
Richmond Highway speed limit lowered to 35 mph in Alexandria area
The speed limit has been lowered along a seven-mile stretch of Richmond Highway in the Alexandria area.
New Potomac Yard-VT Metrorail station celebrates Grand Opening
Metrorail's new Potomac Yard-VT station is finally opening on Friday, May 19th. Here's what you need to know.
Man shot, killed during struggle with police officers in Alexandria
Sheriff Ron Montgomery of York County, Virginia told FOX 5 they still have an open warrant for38-year-old Brandon Lemagne for a 2015 incident that involves an assault on a law enforcement member.
Virginia woman indicted for embezzling $600K from Hank's Oyster Bar
The manager at Hank's Oyster Bar in Old Town, Alexandria has been charged with embezzling over $600,000 from the restaurant, according to officials.
Alexandria to begin process of renaming streets honoring Confederate figures
Alexandria officially has a process in place to rename streets honoring Confederate leaders and other controversial figures in U.S. history.
Alexandria Public Schools, DEA host substance abuse prevention workshop for parents
Alexandria Public Schools is teaming up with the DEA to provide families with the tools they need to keep their kids safe from drugs.
Man robs Alexandria 7-Eleven wearing bonnet on head to hide identity
Authorities are searching for a man they say robbed a 7-Eleven in Alexandria wearing a bonnet on his head to hide his identity.
Potomac Yard Metrorail Station to open May 19
The Potomac Yard Metrorail Station will open on May 19, according to Alexandria's Mayor Justin Wilson.
3 Alexandria elementary schools will reopen Wednesday after broken pipe disrupts water service
Water service has been restored to Douglas MacArthur Elementary School, James K. Polk Elementary School, and Patrick Henry K-8 School so students and staff will head back to classes on Wednesday.
One person shot at 7-Eleven in Alexandria
A person was shot at a 7-Eleven in Alexandria early Monday morning.
Alexandria passes zoning change that will make it easier for abortion clinics to open
As abortion issues take center stage again, one local jurisdiction’s council passed a zoning change to make it easier for clinics to set up.
Alexandria woman found dead in hospital parking lot
A 33-year-old woman was found dead in her car Thursday after she was shot in the upper body.
Work equipment derailment outside Metro station under construction caused Tuesday delays
Commuters faced morning delays Tuesday along parts of Metro's Blue and Blue Plus Lines after the derailment of work equipment in the Alexandria area outside the Potomac Yard Station that is currently under construction.