Alexandria VA

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City’s $9.7M winter storm cost largely attributed to outside contractors

Alexandria spent $9.7 million on the Jan. 25 snow storm response, the bulk of which was attributed to outside contractors brought in due to the challenges of clearing “snowcrete.”. The winter storm brought about 8 inches of snow followed by hours of sleet and freezing rain that created a...
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You’ll Swear This Dreamy Historic Town Is a Real-Life Hallmark Movie Set

Sometimes the best vacation is hiding just a few miles from your front door, and Alexandria, Virginia proves that you don’t need a passport to feel like you’ve stepped into another era entirely. This waterfront gem along the Potomac River delivers more charm per cobblestone than should be...
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1 hurt after car flips in DC crash

WASHINGTON (7News) — One person is hurt after a car flipped during a three-vehicle wreck in Northwest D.C. Firefighters were called to Van Buren Street NW around 12:41 p.m. Firefighters removed the roof of the overturned car located on the 1600 block of Van Buren St. NW. The passenger...
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Third teen arrested in connection with February’s Union Station shooting

WASHINGTON — A 14-year-old has been arrested in connection with a February shooting near Union Station. On Thursday, police announced they charged the teen with assault with a dangerous weapon the day before pursuant to a D.C. Superior Court custody order. Due to the age of the suspect, his name will not be released.
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Random Harvest Closing After 40 Years

While Georgetown may be blooming with new retail or eateries, the occasional loss of a longtime hometown favorite like Everard’s Clothing gives us pause. This week brought news of another. Random Harvest, the stand-out store of handpicked selections of furniture and accessories at 1313-1315 Wisconsin Ave. NW, will...
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$2.3M squatter home incident: Corey Pollard’s Marilyn Mosby ties surface in court fight

BALTIMORE (WBFF) — The man at the center of Maryland’s $2.3 million Bethesda squatter saga once cited work with former Baltimore City State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby as part of his rehabilitation, an assertion now drawing renewed scrutiny as he faces fresh allegations in federal court. Corey Pollard,...
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» ‘I Felt Him Hitting Me, Not Knowing Each Hit Was Him Stabbing Me,’...

A victim who was stabbed four times testified during a trial before DC Superior Court Judge Juliet McKenna on March 24. Darryl Myers, 52, is charged with assault with intent to kill while armed, aggravated assault knowingly while armed, assault with a dangerous weapon, assault with significant bodily injury while...
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Man shot, killed after dragging officer during traffic stop in Prince George’s County: Police

A police officer in Prince George's County was involved in a shooting.
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“My Beautiful Star”: Local Maryland Mother Honors Le’Naiya Blackwell-Donaldson One Year After Tragic Death

OXON HILL, Md. — One year after the death of her daughter, Le’Naiya Blackwell-Donaldson, Eshe Blackwell says the grief has not softened — it has only deepened with time. In March 2025, the life of Le’Naiya Blackwell-Donaldson, a 33-year-old mother of two, was tragically cut short in a domestic violence incident...
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‘No Kings’ Protests Planned for Saturday Throughout Northern Virginia

Demonstrations are planned throughout Fairfax, Arlington, Alexandria, Reston, Manassas, and more. The No Kings movement has more protests planned for Saturday, March 28. More than 3,000 nationwide demonstrations are planned, according to the group’s website, including dozens throughout Northern Virginia. The...

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