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.

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.

Fairfax County police take armed woman, kidnapping suspect into custody after 30+ hour standoff

After nearly two days, a standoff in the Hybla Valley area of Fairfax County is over after police took into custody an armed woman and kidnapping suspect who had been barricaded inside her vehicle for 34 hours.

Part of Richmond Highway closed as police respond to mental health crisis

Part of Richmond Highway in Alexandria is closed as police work to resolve a mental health crisis where a woman has barricaded herself inside a car.

Alexandria City Public Schools approve use of metal detectors in schools

A new pilot program will use metal detectors in Alexandria schools in an effort to try and make schools safer for students and teachers.

Metallica acquires controlling stake in Alexandria-based vinyl manufacturer

Metallica has acquired the majority interest in Furnace, an Alexandria-based record pressing company and provider of high-quality vinyl records.

Wakefield High School offers solutions to parents' security, substance abuse concerns

Tuesday night's meeting inside the auditorium of Wakefield High School was the first official gathering hosted by administrators after the recent safety events.

81-year-old woman assaulted, carjacked in Alexandria

Fairfax County police arrested a Maryland man for allegedly carjacking and assaulting an 81-year-old woman last Saturday.