Alexandria VA

A severe chaange in water temperatures was blamed for the death of many Gizzard Shad at at Pohick Bay Regional Park in Fairfax County, Va.

ALEXANDRIA, Va. - Virginia health officials say two people were attacked by a raccoon in Old Town Alexandria. They are now warning about possible rabies after a dead raccoon was found in the same area. What we know:. According to the Alexandria Health Department, the raccoon charged at two people...

Finally, some information you can use from this column. In an unpleasant surprise, in mid-January I looked at my online banking program and saw two sizable – for me, anyway – unauthorized withdrawals, one from a checking account and the other from a money market account. The accounts were at a regional bank where I...

DC Superior Court Judge Robert Hildum found probable cause in a stabbing case on Feb. 23. Antonio Halfacre, 37, is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon and aggravated assault grave risk while armed for his alleged involvement in a stabbing on the 1800 block of Central Place, NE, on Feb. 15.

RICHMOND, Va. — A bill that would help clear the way for a casino in Fairfax County moved a little farther along on Wednesday. The Virginia House of Delegates voted to approve the bill, which is now in conference. The Senate bill passed in February. Both chambers must now...

Ash Wednesday is the first day of Lent, signaling the beginning of the 40-days focused on mortality and renewal before Easter. It is symbolized by the imposition of a cross on the forehead using ashes from the burning of last year’s palms. A sign is posted along Glebe Road...

Starting March 16, recently installed stop sign cameras will issue citations to drivers at five intersections across College Park. The solar-powered cameras are operated by Obvio — a California-based software company. The cameras use artificial intelligence and video technology to detect when drivers fail to come to...

WMATA shares: “Safety first! At Washington Dulles International Airport station, we’re testing a removable bollard in front of the escalator to encourage customers with large bags to use the elevator instead. The initiative is aimed at reducing trips and falls caused by bags on escalators and improving safety for...

VIRGINIA — A man was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after crashing into a power pole in McLean on Thursday morning, authorities said. According to the Fairfax County Police Department, the crash involved a single vehicle. The driver struck a utility pole along Georgetown Pike. The collision forced...

For more than two decades, Deatrice Waters built her life inside her Southeast Washington home — a place of comfort, memories, and stability. In early February, she woke up to find it transformed into a nightmare. “The bed was floating when I woke up,” Waters told ABC 7 News....