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2 police cars stolen off street in Alexandria
Alexandria police say two marked police cars were stolen off the streets on two consecutive nights, and detectives are trying to determine if the thefts are related.
Pedestrian killed crossing Braddock Road in Alexandria Friday
A man was killed Friday morning while crossing Braddock Road in Alexandria, shutting down the road for several hours
Hobbits welcome to 'eat, drink and be merry' at Bilbo Baggins
Bilbo Baggins, which serves dishes like Frodo's French Toast, Gandalf's Pie and Green Dragon Pizza, expects a big crowd this weekend for the premiere of Peter Jackson's film "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey."
Charges filed in beating death of Alexandria man
A Pennsylvania man was charged with criminally negligent homicide in the death of 26-year-old Sean Sumner of Alexandria, Va.
Alexandria likely to end high school rankings
Alexandria City Public Schools will likely eliminate high school class rankings, joining the area's larger school systems.
Police: Jogger assaulted, robbed by women in Fairfax County park
A woman jogging in a northern Virginia park was assaulted and robbed by two other women, Fairfax County police say.
Police: Franconia man kills his roommate
A 32-year-old man was killed Friday morning, Nov. 30, on the 6000 block of Hydrangea Drive in Alexandria, Va.
35+ boats expected for holiday parade on Potomac
Boats decorated in holiday lights will be floating down the Potomac River during the Holiday Boat Parade of Lights.
Alexandria Deputy Police Chief taking job in NC
He's spent 25 years working for Alexandria's police department, but now Deputy Police Chief Hassan Aden is leaving for a job in North Carolina.
Animal shelters offer Black Friday bargains for furry friends
Malls weren't the only places offering bargains this Black Friday. Local animal shelters also capitalized on the shopping hype and offered deals on pets.
Teens steal Rolex watches from Alexandria jeweler (VIDEO)
Alexandria police are looking for two teens who stole three Rolex watches worth more than $37,000 from King's Jewelry in September.
George Washington Parkway reopens after fatal accident
The George Washington Parkway was shut down for several hours in Alexandria, Va., following a fatal crash Monday morning.
Alexandria studies 3 sites for Metro station
Alexandria is studying the visual impacts of building a new Metrorail station in the Potomac Yard area with balloon tests at proposed sites over the next several weeks.
Moran exits as Va. Democratic party chairman
Former gubernatorial candidate Brian Moran has stepped down as chair of the Democratic Party of Virginia.
Hazmat crew investigating leak in Alexandria federal courthouse
The Alexandria Fire Department says it found what appears to be a hydrocarbon leak in the federal courthouse in Alexandria, Va. Monday night.
Patent and Trademark Office says telework withstood Sandy
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office says its productivity largely held up when agencies in the Washington area were closed for two days because of Hurricane Sandy.
Md. man pleads guilty to sex trafficking
A Maryland man has pleaded guilty to sex trafficking a 15-year-old runaway.
Democrats sweep Alexandria City Council race
Democrats swept the city council member election in Alexandria, Va. Tuesday night.
Feds say Va. defense firm supplied untrained guards in Iraq
The federal government has joined a whistleblower's lawsuit against a major defense contractor in Iraq.
Va. shelter ready with more than soft cots, warm meals
What your pet and you need to know before heading to an emergency shelter
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