U.S. Marshals Shoot Suspect at Potomac Yards
On Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023, at approximately 12:46 p.m. the Alexandria Police Department responded to a shooting in the 3600 block of Richmond Highway.
‘Steeped in Racial Oppression’ in Alexandria
Ceremony unveils marker in honor of lynching victim Benjamin Thomas.
Ceremony
Running Strong in Alexandria
Powwow showcases Native American culture.
Powwow showcases Native American culture.
Storm damage Aug 7
ROUND TWO – Residents on N. Pitt Street saw trees come down amid the high winds and tornado watch issued for the region Aug. 7.
Storm Cleanup Continues in Alexandria
Severe storms leave thousands in the dark; no injuries reported.
Storm clean up
Friendship Firehouse Festival Returns Aug. 5
The Friendship Firehouse Festival returns to the 100 block of South Alfred Street Aug. 5 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. in celebration of Friendship’s 249th year.
ALIVE! and Volunteer Alexandria Celebrate Results of First City Wide Food Drive
33,511 lbs of food collected during July; more needed.
During July 2023, Volunteer Alexandria partnered with ALIVE! For a city-wide food drive.
Tax Preparer Pleads Guilty to $1.4M Fraud Scheme
An Alexandria man pleaded guilty today to defrauding the U.S. government of approximately $1.4 million in tax revenue by preparing false tax returns on behalf of his unsuspecting clients.