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Alexandria man guilty of killing 8-year-old boy
The man charged with driving under the influence before hitting and killing an 8-year-old boy and severely injuring his mother was found guilty on all counts by a Virginia Circuit Court judge Wednesday.
BLOG: One step at a time - A journey to the Marine Corps Marathon
To mark one of those big "0" birthdays, WTOP's Paula Wolfson has decided to run the Marine Corps Marathon. She will be sharing her journey along the way in a series of blog posts.
Fire breaks out at commercial bldg. in Alexandria
Firefighters in Alexandria are at the scene of a two-alarm blaze that broke out a commercial building near the Van Dorn Street Metro station.
Loudoun County, D.C. see jump in median income
New U.S. Census data suggest some areas in the D.C. region are doing better than others.
Alexandria homes without water for hours after main break
Some residents in the Groveton neighborhood of Alexandria are still without water after 12 hours.
Fla. man gets 8 years for $8 million Ponzi scheme
A Florida man was sentenced Friday to eight years in prison for running a Ponzi scheme that swindled hundreds of victims out of $8 million.
Alexandria traffic cams reveal thousands of red light runners
During the first three months of this year, more than 3,200 red-light fines have been handed out at the city's three red-light intersections.
Confusion in Alexandria neighborhood slotted for redevelopment
A redevelopment plan in a neighborhood that has had a lot of changes lately may be catching some local residents by surprise.
Alexandria pet laws limit number of dogs and cats
How many pets are too many? In Alexandria, there's a legal limit to the number of pets residents can have.
Alexandria mayor rebuffs criticism of waterfront plan
Alexandria Mayor Bill Euille is one of the strongest supporters of a plan that would increase allowable density at three sites along the waterfront. He dismisses criticism that the plan is a threat to the health of the Potomac River.
Alexandria, Va., tops Amazon best-read cities list
Alexandria, Va., is having a love affair with books.
Alexandria Council approves redevelopment plan
The Alexandria City Council has approved a far-reaching plan to redevelop the Beauregard area.
Alexandria Planning Commision OKs controversial plan for West End
Alexandria's Planning Commission approved Wednesday what's known as the Beauregard Small Area Plan, after a public hearing where many residents begged them to reconsider.
4 Va. cities recognized for promoting play
Four Virginia cities have been recognized for encouraging children to play.
Grants awarded to 8 Va. community health centers
More than $16 million in federal funding has been awarded to eight Virginia community health centers to help pay for capital improvements.
Man accused in Va. activist's death charged in 2 others
Prince George's County police say a man accused in the fatal shooting of a northern Virginia activist is responsible for two other killings.
Former Marriot employee gets year in prison
A former employee of Marriott International has been sentenced to a year and a day in prison for embezzling money from the hotel chain.
Former Rep. Jefferson to serve sentence in 2 weeks
A former Louisiana congressman who infamously was caught with $90,000 in cash hidden in his freezer will have to begin serving a 13-year bribery sentence within the next two weeks, a judge ruled Friday.
Va. man gets 12 years for aiding terrorists
A northern Virginia electrician was sentenced 12 years in prison Friday for producing an online propaganda video at the behest of a militant Pakistani group designated a terrorist organization by the U.S. government.
Man arrested in Alexandria apartment hunt assault
Police have arrested a 23-year-old man suspected in the abduction and assault of two women who were on an apartment hunt in Alexandria Tuesday evening.
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