Alexandria News
Alexandria residents worry about toxin release at Express Lanes ramp
A citizens association says the release of nitrogen dioxide from cars will pose a health risk to 75,000 Alexandria and Fairfax County residents if a new flyover ramp for the Interstate 95 Express Lanes is built.
Wife of shot Va. officer: He's eating and responding to questions
Police are uncovering new details in the shooting that has left Alexandria police officer Peter Laboy in critical condition.
Fugitive arrested, charged with credit fraud
A man accused of leading a fraud scheme that caused $13 million in losses has been returned to the United States after four years as a fugitive.
'Remarkable' Alexandria officer is alive after shot to head
The next two to three days will be critical for the Alexandria motorcycle officer who was shot in the head during a traffic stop Wednesday, says the chief medical officer at Medstar Washington Hospital Center.
Toy gun charges dropped in Va. school bus case
Prosecutors drop toy gun charges filed against Virginia school bus rider
1 dead in police-involved shooting in Alexandria
Police fatally shot a person after responding to a call about a domestic disturbance at a townhouse in Alexandria.
Man shot, killed by Alexandria police
Alexandria Police have shot and killed a man while responding to a call for help.
Alexandria celebrates George Washington's birthday with a parade
It's the 281st anniversary of George Washington's birth. The parade starts at 1 p.m. Monday.
1 arrested in Metro car theft, chase
The driver of a car stolen from a Prince George's County Metro station led police on a short chase through Alexandria Saturday morning and police are still looking for the driver.
Mayor seeks new chapter in Alexandria waterfront battle
Alexandria Mayor Bill Euille hopes to obtain a super majority vote on an amendment to the waterfront blueprint and rebuff several lawsuits that have stalled the plan.
94-year-old man's death ruled homicide
Police in Alexandria are investigating what they call the "suspicious death" of a 94-year-old man found Wednesday evening.
Va. deputy sheriff kills alleged burglar inside his home
An Alexandria, Va. deputy sheriff shot and killed an alleged burglary suspect Monday night after finding the man inside his home, officials say.
Va. man struck and killed by Amtrak train identified
Fairfax County police have identified the man struck and killed by an Amtrak train Thursday as 64-year-old Richard Anderson of the North Springfield area.
Alexandria fire department to honor late paramedic
Alexandria fire department to honor late paramedic on anniversary of his death
Curious plaque tells forgotten story
The familiar brick sidewalks of Old Town Alexandria served as the backdrop to a bit of American history you may not be familiar with and a curious plaque hidden in plain sight reminds passersby of at least part of the story.
Potomac Yard Metro station debated in Alexandria
Potomac Yard is quickly becoming an up-and-coming Alexandria hub with a shopping center, restaurants and condominiums. In the next few years, the area may get a new Metro station.
NC fish story and fight over prize will get trial
A lower-court judge's summary decision agreeing to disqualify the $910,000 winner of one of the country's richest deep-sea fishing tournaments didn't smell right to the North Carolina Supreme Court, which is ordering a trial to air whether the prize is justifiably lost for lack of $15 fishing license.
Power restored in Alexandria after car crashes into pole
An accident Thursday morning left some people in Alexandria without power.
Business boot camp helps veterans translate skills to boardroom
A 15-day boot camp for veterans helps them retool their skills to the business world.
Former parking attendant sentenced for theft
A former museum parking lot attendant who stole nearly half a million dollars in parking fees has been sentenced to a year and 8 months in federal prison.



