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.

Arlington County, City of Alexandria resolve 9-1-1 system issues

Two Virginia jurisdictions, the City of Alexandria and Arlington County, resolved 9-1-1 system issues on Saturday caused by technical difficulties that led to people being unable to call the emergency reporting system.

Arrest made in fatal shooting near Alexandria apartment complex

It's been just over two months since 26-year-old Jordan Summers was found dead on a sidewalk near an apartment complex in Alexandria. 

19th annual Alexandria Warehouse Sale supports local small businesses

One Northern Virginia community is doing its part this weekend to support small businesses during the post-holiday shopping slump.

17-year-old shot, killed in Alexandria; Teenager taken into custody in connection

A 17-year-old was killed in a shooting in Alexandria on Friday, and another teenager is in custody in connection with the incident, according to police.

Alexandria shooting suspect mistakenly released from PG County jail: police

Police are working to locate the suspect in a shooting from earlier this month who was mistakenly released from a Prince George's County jail.