ACPS wants next principal to make ACHS ‘premier high school in the region’
Alexandria City Public Schools wants the new principal of the city’s only high school to make it “the premier high school in the region,” according to a leadership profile shared last Friday (March 27) following a community survey. After nearly an entire school year with an interim...
Colorful DASH bus to be unveiled at ‘Month of the Young Child’ kickoff in...
Alexandria’s DASH bus service will unveil a bus with colorful wraparound graphics next week to kick off April as the city’s Month of the Young Child. At 10 a.m. Monday, April 6, Mayor Alyia Gaskins will be on hand at DASH headquarters (3000 Business Center Drive) to reveal the bus, which includes colorful wraparound...
» ‘You Had Five Years to Get More Information,’ Stabbing Defendant Says To Judge...
DC Superior Court Judge Andrea Hertzfeld stated she needed more information before deciding on sentencing for a stabbing defendant on March 30. Nahum Posner, 56, was convicted on Jan. 16, 2026 of assault with a dangerous weapon for his involvement in a non-fatal stabbing on the 3000 block of 30th Street, SE on Oct....
» First Responder Says Defendant’s Behavior was ‘Consistent with Intoxication’ After Fatal Crash
Several witnesses testified about the level of intoxication of a defendant accused of killing three people in a fatal car crash before DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt on March 30. Nakita Walker, 46, is charged with three counts of second-degree murder, fleeing a law enforcement officer, and assault with...
Cooler Thursday before weekend warm-up
It's going to be a warm weekend for the DMV, with possibly record-high temperatures. FOX 5's Mike Thomas has your full forecast.
» ‘There’s A Special Place in Hell for You,’ Homicide Victim’s Father Says at...
DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park imposed a sentence of 216 months for a homicide following statements from the defendant and victim’s families on March 27. An additional charge tacked on an five more years. On Jan. 14, Quateze Moore, 48, pleaded guilty to one count of voluntary manslaughter...
Pedestrian hurt by train in Northeast DC
The pedestrian's injuries are non-life-threatening.
1 killed, 2 hurt in crash on Southern Avenue in Southeast DC
One person was killed, and two others were hurt in a Wednesday crash in Southeast D.C., according to the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD).
D.C. pair indicted for retail theft scheme in Calvert
Back in December when stores are their busiest, two Washington, D.C., residents are alleged to have come to Prince Frederick for a pre-Christmas shoplifting spree. On March 16, John Lee Onley, 29, and codefendant Shakia Symone Pearson, 30, were served indictments, which were handed down by a Calvert grand jury....
A Taste of New Orleans Lands In Waldorf With Orleans Po’Boys Opening
WALDORF, Md. — A new Cajun-Creole restaurant has opened in Waldorf, offering a taste of New Orleans-style comfort food — and while there’s no gator on the menu, there’s still plenty to get excited about. Orleans Po’Boys is now open at 11481 Berry Road in the...
