Man hit by drunk driver in Fairfax County dies, police say

A man hit by an alleged drunk driver in Fairfax County Wednesday night has died, the Alexandria City Police Department says. 

New Alexandria police chief says crime is down in his first 100 days

Alexandria's new Police Chief Tarrick McGuire addressed the mayor and the City Council gave an update Tuesday night on how his first 100 days on the job have gone, as well as a first quarter crime report.

Alexandria leaders work to improve safety at 7 dangerous intersections

Alexandria City leaders are turning to the public as they work to improve safety at seven dangerous intersections. They're hoping the community will help in curbing crashes at these dangerous intersections. 

Virginia man accused of kidnapping, attempted assault after offering woman ride

A Virginia man is behind bars, accused of kidnapping and attempting to sexually assault a woman he picked up along Richmond Highway in Fairfax County.

JD Vance lists Alexandria home for sale after two years in Del Ray

Vice President JD Vance's Alexandria home is now on the market, marking the end of his two-year residence in the Del Ray neighborhood.

Alexandria parents fight plan to close majority-Black elementary school

Dozens of parents in Alexandria were fired up Thursday night after learning that the city school board plans on closing a beloved elementary school that has a majority Black student population.

New safety plan targets student violence at Alexandria City High School

Alexandria City High School will adopt a series of enhanced safety and disciplinary measures when students return from winter break on Jan. 6, 2025, according to an update from Superintendent Dr. Melanie Kay-Wyatt.

Alexandria City High School moves to virtual learning after clashes on campus

Following a series of student altercations at the Alexandria City High School King Street Campus on Wednesday, Superintendent Dr. Melanie Kay-Wyatt announced that all high school campuses will transition to asynchronous online instruction for the remainder of the week.

"That’s a failure in all of our parts": Alexandria mayor addresses student school altercations

"I think anytime our schools are closed, and they're not able to do their core mission, which is educating kids, that's a failure," said Alexandria Mayor Justin Wilson on Thursday when he spoke with FOX 5.

FCPS superintendent apologizes, school board green lights independent investigation into Hayfield

The Fairfax County Schools Superintendent, Dr. Michelle C. Reid, is apologizing as the school board now green-lights an independent investigation into practices that lead to the Hayfield Secondary School football team controversy. 

FCPS superintendent announces reviews in wake of Hayfield HS football controversy

In Virginia, the Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent announced multiple new reviews in the wake of the Hayfield High School football team controversy. That controversy escalated to court and as recently as Wednesday, saw other playoff coaches threatening to forfeit post-season games in protest.

Fire in Old Town Alexandria destroys three shops, including new bookstore

A number of businesses in Old Town are trying to pick up the pieces after a fire ripped through their building that sits on South Saint Asaph Street.