Alexandria VA

Thanks A. for sending above from Park View: “That’s one way to save your parking spot.”. “Dear PoPville. Forget the shovel, Try an axe first,. it makes breaking up the icecrete a breeze. Turns it into little lightweight blocks. Cleanup with a shovel then becomes easy! Give it a try!”

A jury acquitted a murder defendant of all counts before DC Superior Court Judge Neal Kravitz on Jan. 22. Malik Seltzer, 30, also known as “Freak,” was charged with first-degree premeditated murder while armed, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, and unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior...

Tia Queta, a longtime staple of Bethesda’s Woodmont Triangle, held its final day of service on Saturday, January 31. Earlier this month, the restaurant shared the news in a message to customers, thanking the community for decades of support and memories. “Forty five years ago, Tia Queta Restaurant opened its doors in...

In a notable stride towards sustainable living, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser has inaugurated Cycle House, the District's pioneer in net-zero energy, all-affordable housing, an 18-unit community nestled in Truxton Circle, Ward 5. Mayor Bowser underscored the dual achievement of aligning housing and sustainability goals with...

The first round of February Social Security payments for retirees, now capped at $5,108, will be issued in 12 days. When will payments arrive? Retirees born on or before the 10th of a month will receive this payment on Feb. 11.  The second round will go out on Feb. 18 to those born between the […]

The Alexandria Police Department has identified the man fatally shot Wednesday on N. Patrick Street as 27-year-old D.C. resident Marquette Holmes. Officers had responded to shots fired at the 900 block of N. Patrick Street around 6:36 p.m. Wednesday. At the scene, police located a man, now identified as Holmes, and a...

U.S. Marshals arrested a man in Iowa who is wanted on a first-degree murder charge in Washington. A press release from the U.S. Marshals Service says 35-year-old Mickey Wade Wheatley is wanted in Okanogan County in connection with the death of an infant in Tonasket, Washington. The U.S. Marshals Service...

DULLES, Va. - Health officials in Alexandria and across Northern Virginia are warning residents about potential measles exposure at Washington Dulles International Airport after a confirmed case traveled through the area earlier this month. What we know:. The Alexandria Health Department said the Virginia Department...

Thanks to Daniel for sending from last night (and the aftermath this morning):. “Car got stuck in the snow and floored it until the engine exploded. Alley between q and Corcoran and 16th and 17th.”. Lots more photos below:

Hope Robinson, a 17-year-old representing Dumfries, was named third runner-up in the National American Miss Teen Top Model competition in Orlando, Fla., last month. Competing among top teen finalists from across the country, Robinson was recognized for her confidence, poise, stage presence, and leadership. Robinson,...