Alexandria VA

A Maryland man charged with threatening Alexandria judges and Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office staffers allegedly compared himself to Luigi Mangione — the man charged with the 2024 killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson — according to an Alexandria Police Department search warrant affidavit. Lindolfo Pedraza...

Twenty-eight years after 39-year-old Bertha Benz became the first person to complete a long-distance trip by automobile, two women set out to put a bit more mileage on their car – 10,700 miles, to be exact – in the United States and advocate for the American woman’s right to vote in the process.

Mayor Alyia Gaskins launched the “Fresh Start Initiative” today (Thursday), pledging alongside the city’s faith and nonprofit leaders to pay approximately $1 million in back rent for nearly 450 residents living in the city’s public housing properties. The initiative brings together the city, the Alexandria...

A stabbing defendant rejected a plea offer before DC Superior Court Judge Jennifer Di Toro during a hearing on March 17. Crystal Davis, 46, is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon for her alleged involvement in a stabbing that took place at the 1200 block of Missouri Avenue, NW on Feb. 6. The victim, the...

Thanks to all who sent from Mount Pleasant yesterday (Wednesday):. “Hi this happened this evening. No idea why this Tesla decided to climb on top of the other parked cars on Mt. Pleasant Street!”. “no injuries except to the Tesla drivers ego!”. “Like truly the jokes write themselves though because...

Some places whisper their greatness, while others shout it through a cloud of chili steam and the clinking of beer bottles—the Vienna Inn in Vienna, Virginia, belongs firmly in the latter category. You know those fancy restaurants where they serve you a deconstructed hot dog on a slate board...

Suspects rip keys from victim in brazen Southeast DC carjacking

ALEXANDRIA, Va (7News) — Mayor Alyia Gaskins launched the Fresh Start Initiative on Thursday, thanks to a $1 million donation from Alfred Street Baptist Church to prevent evictions and strengthen long-term financial stability for families living in public housing, according to a statement on Thursday. This comes...

WALDORF, Md. — A Waldorf man is facing charges after allegedly resisting arrest during a traffic stop in Charles County that led to signs of impairment and a physical struggle with officers, according to court documents. Devin Thomas Smith, 44, of Waldorf, was charged with resisting arrest following an...

(Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser released the following statement in opposition to H.R. 5525, legislation that would prohibit use of automated traffic enforcement (ATE) to discourage dangerous driving:. “For years, the District has worked to reduce traffic fatalities and create safer streets for...