Alexandria VA

WASHINGTON — A teacher's aide in DC has been placed on leave after allegedly putting hot sauce in the mouth of a non-verbal child with autism. The boy's mother said, her son is traumatized, and she wants justice. "My son is so bright, so smart, he's playful, he's funny,...

A witness, identified as both a friend of the victim’s and the defendant’s, testified about an ongoing feud between rival neighborhoods that may have inspired a murder and a series of shootings before DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt on Oct. 16. Reginald Steele, 26, is charged with...

Teams of Alexandria kids and parents will visit dozens of stores this weekend to put warning stickers on beer, wine, and other alcohol containers. The annual Project Sticker Shock Campaign is intended to highlight the consequences of buying alcohol for underage youth. Participating Alexandria City High School...

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — With open enrollment for Affordable Care Act plans starting next week, Virginians are receiving letters warning that their health insurance premiums are about to rise as a result of expiring federal tax credits now tied up in the government shutdown. Laura Packard of Alexandria knows the...

As the government shutdown stretches on, tens of thousands of federal employees and their families are bracing for another missed paycheck on Oct. 24.

WALDORF, Md. — A 52-year-old man was stabbed in the head Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 22, 2025, while trying to separate a fight between family members inside a Waldorf home. First responders were dispatched just after 2 p.m. to the 5300 block of Burreed Court for a reported stabbing. Medics...

The Best Buy Outlet in Bowie will permanently close its doors on November 1, 2025, according to a company representative. Reader Christopher Fancher first alerted us to the news, which was later confirmed by Best Buy in an official statement. The message from a Best Buy representative read, “they have confirmed that...

Furloughed federal workers in Maryland stood in a food bank line Tuesday as the government shutdown continues and families try to figure out how to put food on the table. The Capital Area Food Bank began free food distributions for federal workers and contractors this week in Hyattsville. With an hour to go before...

Interested in adopting a pet — or just looking at some adorable pets near you up for adoption? There are dozens of endearing pets up for adoption at animal shelters in and around alexandria..

Northern Virginia boasts a variety of parks and playgrounds. This offers engaging outdoor experiences for families and children. Here’s a list of lesser-known gems!. Dora Kelley Nature Park in Alexandria provides a unique mix of natural beauty and education. There are shaded walking trails, a creek, and the Jerome...