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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
Minor flooding from Potomac in Old Town Alexandria
The Potomac River spilled from its banks and caused minor flooding in Old Town Alexandria.
Alexandria braces for flooding, apartments damaged
An Alexandria apartment building had its roof torn open by strong winds from superstorm Sandy, and the city is bracing for possible flooding in Old Town.
Alexandria handing out sandbags Sunday
Given the potential for heavy rain, the city of Alexandria is warning residents and local businesses to prepare for possible flooding.
Life-sized stuffed goat stolen at Navy game
A life-sized stuffed goat that has been a fixture at U.S. Naval Academy football games has been stolen.
Man, 64, missing from Alexandria home
An Alexandria man is missing from his home and Virginia State Police say he could be in danger.
Alexandria woman reported missing from group home
A 22-year-old woman with impaired mental capabilities is missing again.
Sleepless in Alexandria: Rail work keeps residents up
There could be some sleepless nights ahead for people who live within a few miles of the railroad tracks in Virginia.
Alexandria woman dies in I-81 three-vehicle crash
An Alexandria woman has died after a three-car accident that forced parts of Interstate 81 to close Thursday morning, say Virginia State Police.
Fatal air crash decline presents safety challenge
It's been 43 months since the last deadly airline crash in the United States, the longest period without a fatal domestic accident since commercial aviation expanded after World War II. That sounds like unvarnished good news, but one consequence of having such a remarkable record is that it's difficult to justify imposing costly new safety rules on the economically fragile industry.
Sexual assault in Alexandria, police search for suspect
A woman was sexually assaulted in Alexandria on Thursday after telling a would-be robber that she had no money, police say.
Clear footage shows man robbing Alexandria coffee shop (VIDEO)
Alexandria police have released surveillance footage of a suspect they say robbed a Dunkin' Donuts on Thursday morning and fled with cash.
Police: Man charged in killing in Alexandria
Authorities have made an arrest in connection with the killing of a 30-year-old man in Alexandria.
Fairfax Co. police make arrest in Alexandria homicide
Fairfax County police have arrested Manuel F. Garces, 30, in connection with the death of Mark Earl Ives.
Veterinarians enlisted to help stop dog fighting
Patrick Cole cradles the scarred head of Popeye, a 13-year-old coal black pit bull who was seized as part of a suspected dog-fighting ring.
Police investigate attempted sexual assault in Va.
Authorities are investigating the attempted sexual assault of a 23-year-old near a parkway in Alexandria.
Alexandria taps canine love to help veterans
Old Town Alexandria is known for being one of the most friendly dog towns in the D.C. area. And now Old Town is mixing its love for dogs with its love for veterans.
Coal-fired power plant in Alexandria to close
A coal-fired power plant in Alexandria that has drawn the scorn of environmentalists for decades is about to be shut down.
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