Alexandria gas-powered leaf blower ban to go into effect in November
Alexandria will become the first city in Virginia to ban gas-powered leaf blowers or leaf vacuums Nov. 17.
Jul 22, 2026Open source
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Sahuarita school district sees spike in chronic absenteeism rate
Teachers at Alexandria City High School in Virginia use civics education to restore young people’s faith in democracy in politically divided America.
Jul 19, 2026Open source
Virginia man indicted for deadly pedestrian crash in Alexandria
A Virginia man was indicted in connection with a pedestrian crash in April that left a 62-year-old woman dead, according to Alexandria police.
Jul 18, 2026Open source
Judge blocks Trump’s ‘anti-weaponization’ fund until government agrees it’s been dissolved
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — A federal judge in the Eastern District of Virginia issued a preliminary injunction Friday halting the Trump administration’s nearly $1...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Judge blocks Trump’s ‘anti-weaponization’ fund until government agrees it’s been dissolved
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — A federal judge in the Eastern District of Virginia issued a preliminary injunction Friday halting the Trump administration’s nearly $1...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
David Rush: Ex‑CIA official’s booking photo released in government gold‑bars theft case
ALEXANDRIA, Va. - Officials have released the booking photo of David Rush, a former senior CIA official with top‑secret clearance who is accused of stealin...
May 28, 2026Open source
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Man charged after suspicious death of woman found inside Falls Church hotel
A man is facing charges after a woman was found dead inside a Falls Church hotel, sparking a suspicious death investigation, according to law enforcement off...
Jul 20, 2026Open source
‘Moderate’ Gov Abigail Spanberger Appoints Trans Activist to Virginia Advisory Board After Avoiding Tra...
"Moderate" Virginia governor Abigail Spanberger (D.) tapped a left-wing activist with a long history of pushing gender transitions for minors to serve on the...
Jun 17, 2026Open source
Pentagon lockdown lifted after false alarm
The Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, was locked down on Thursday due to a potential hazmat issue.
Jun 12, 2026Open source
‘Beloved' Student Athlete Killed in Car Crash, Another Teenager Faces Charges
A teenager who attended a local high school in Arlington, Virginia, died Friday in a car crash and another teenager is facing charges, authorities say.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
‘It just took off’: Arlington bar embraces women’s sports in rebrand
Westover Taco in Arlington, Virginia, often had its TVs tuned to games featuring D.C.-area women’s teams. Now, it’s a women’s sports bar.
May 30, 2026Open source
Road closures in DC, Arlington for cycling race
A two-day bike race will close several streets in D.C. and Arlington, Virginia, over the weekend. Here’s what you need to know.
May 30, 2026Open source
Man shot by police after barricade situation inside Arlington convenience store
A man was shot by police after barricading himself inside a 7-Eleven in Arlington, Virginia, on Friday night.
May 9, 2026Open source
34-year-old competed on 'Survivor' after starting her own business from her apartment and NYC-to-D.C. train...
Bianca Roses competed on season 48 of "Survivor" while building her own PR agency back at home in Arlington, Virginia, after quitting her job.
May 7, 2026Open source
Queen Camilla forced to swat a bee away in tense moment during solemn memorial service
Queen Camilla appeared to be attacked by a bee or other flying insect during a tribute at the Arlington National Cemetery with King Charles in Virginia
May 1, 2026Open source
King Charles lays a wreath at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia
King Charles and Queen Camilla lay a wreath and posy at the tomb of the unknown solider, commemorating the fallen and honoring the UK-US military partnership...
May 1, 2026Open source
US military in huge Union flag 'gaffe' in front of King Charles and Camilla
King Charles attended a wreath-laying tribute at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia as part of his US state visit, where there was an issue with how the...
Apr 30, 2026Open source
Live updates: King Charles to lay wreath at Arlington, attend block party during Virginia visit
King Charles and Queen Camilla will visit Arlington National Cemetery, Front Royal and Shenandoah National Park. Follow live updates.
Apr 30, 2026Open source
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Sen. Louise Lucas used $300,000 in campaign funds for legal defense, reports show
New campaign finance reports show Virginia Sen. Louise Lucas used $300,000 in campaign funds to contribute to her legal defense fund and the law firm she hir...
Jul 26, 2026Open source
Green Hypocrisy. The Case of Virginia Rejoining RGGI
Virginia debates rejoining RGGI to balance energy costs and reduce carbon emissions effectively.
Jul 26, 2026Open source
Is the WNBA About to Become the Next Front in the Trans Sports War?
AP Photo/Jae C. Hong Last month, the Supreme Court delivered a decisive ruling in West Virginia v. B.P.J., upholding state laws that ban biological males fro...
Jul 26, 2026Open source
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Alexandria is in Fairfax County, Virginia.
Region: Central Virginia
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22301, 22302, 22303, 22304, 22305, 22306, 22307, 22308, 22309, 22310, 22311, 22312, 22313, 22314, 22315, 22320, 22331, 22332, 22333, 22334, 22350
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Sen. Louise Lucas used $300,000 in campaign funds for legal defense, reports show
New campaign finance reports show Virginia Sen. Louise Lucas used $300,000 in campaign funds to contribute to her legal defense fund and the law firm she hir...
Jul 26, 2026Open source
Green Hypocrisy. The Case of Virginia Rejoining RGGI
Virginia debates rejoining RGGI to balance energy costs and reduce carbon emissions effectively.
Jul 26, 2026Open source
Is the WNBA About to Become the Next Front in the Trans Sports War?
AP Photo/Jae C. Hong Last month, the Supreme Court delivered a decisive ruling in West Virginia v. B.P.J., upholding state laws that ban biological males fro...
Jul 26, 2026Open source
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38.7911430, -77.0766080
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5:22 PM America/New_York
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