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Good Wednesday morning, Alexandria! 🌤️ Today’s weather: Mostly sunny, with a high near 58 degrees. Northwest wind 7 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Tonight will…1 month ago
Two regional planning experts delivered sobering news to the Alexandria City Council on Tuesday (March 25) about the potential impact of federal workforce reductions, warning that the city faces significant…1 month ago
Aber's case will stay open until the office of the chief medical examiner of Virginia makes its final determination on a cause of death.1 month ago
Alexandria Police report they have found no evidence suggesting that former U.S. Attorney Jessica Aber’s death was caused by anything other than natural causes, according to an update provided Tuesday.…1 month ago
by Charlotte Rene Woods, Nathaniel Cline and Markus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury March 25, 2025 In the final year of his tenure, Gov. Glenn Youngkin carried out his duty to sign,…1 month ago
The Little Theatre of Alexandria will present Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing” to the stage with a fresh, modern spin, beginning Saturday, March 29. Director Joey Pierce and producers Margaret…1 month ago
Alexandria and nearby areas are under a fire weather watch, signaling conditions that could lead to quick-spreading fires. The National Weather Service in Baltimore MD/Washington issued the watch Tuesday for…1 month ago
Alexandria’s Mayor Alyia Gaskins is kicking off two new programs: the Mayoral Youth Forum and the Mayoral Interfaith Council. The first Mayoral Youth Forum is happening on Saturday, March 29.…1 month ago
Northern Virginia legislators are decrying Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s recent veto of a bill to keep firearms from the homes of domestic abusers. Youngkin vetoed 157 bills on Monday (March 24),…1 month ago
With enforcement at a trickle, the Alexandria Police Department has started seizing skill games machines. That hasn’t stopped local businesses from carrying the illegal gambling devices. On a recent Saturday,…1 month ago
The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) will host a live-fly air defense exercise in the National Capital Region today (March 25). The exercise, called FALCON VIRGO, will run from 10 a.m.…1 month ago
Alexandria is hosting an expungement clinic on Saturday, April 26, as part of Second Chance Month. The clinic will give residents a chance to clear their criminal records. The event,…1 month ago
Good Tuesday morning, Alexandria! 🌧️ Today’s weather: Increasing clouds, with a high near 63 degrees. West wind 5 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Tonight, we’ll…1 month ago
by Roger Chesley, Virginia Mercury March 24, 2025 Think the decades-old food stamps program deserves to be in the callous, capricious cross hairs of Elon Musk, President Donald Trump and…1 month ago
Alexandria’s Complete Streets program continues to spark debate among residents, with some praising its safety benefits while others criticize its impact on traffic flow. The issue took center stage at…1 month ago
A number of cars were doing donuts in the middle of Arlandria on Saturday night (March 22) and eluded the Alexandria Police Department. According to radio dispatches, APD officers reported…1 month ago
Meet your new best friend, Benny – this week’s adoptable dog of the week! Benny, an eight-year-old male mixed-breed, is available for adoption at the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria.…1 month ago
Want to shake it off in style? Get in line. Since opening earlier this month, it’s become common to see long lines of customers waiting to get into Eras, the…1 month ago
Any way you slice it, eating a tower cake at the Beeliner Diner is challenging, especially when a single piece can feed up to six people. But what about baking…1 month ago
Lowery’s Dial, a beloved vintage store in Old Town, is moving to its own space on King Street. The business shared the news on Instagram, revealing that the new location…1 month ago
The Alexandria Film Festival is set to make MetroStage‘s new theater its permanent home starting in 2026. According to a press release published by both organizations, this four-day event, which…1 month ago
The Alexandria Little League is ready to start the Spring 2025 season with a bang on Saturday, March 29 at Little Simpson Field (426 E. Monroe Avenue). Players should arrive…1 month ago
Good Monday morning, Alexandria! 🌧️ Today’s weather: Showers are likely, mainly before 11 a.m. It will be cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 68 degrees. The…2 months ago
Good Sunday morning, Alexandria! 🌧️ Today’s weather: Mostly sunny, with a high near 57 degrees. North wind 5 to 9 mph, becoming light and variable. Tonight – Showers are likely, mainly after…2 months ago
Jessica D. Aber, who served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, has died at 43, officials say. Alexandria police responded to a call about an unresponsive woman…2 months ago
Good Saturday morning, Alexandria! 🌧️ Today’s weather: Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 69 degrees. Light southwest wind becoming west 11 to 16 mph in the…2 months ago
Melanie Froemke, owner of River Grove Therapy in Alexandria, has been recognized as the 2025 Play Therapist of the Year by the Virginia Association for Play Therapy. The award, given…2 months ago
Alexandria firefighters tackled a porch fire that had spread into a first-floor apartment on Friday morning (March 21) in Old Town North. According to Alexandria Firefighters, the blaze in the…2 months ago
A new temporary art installation titled “Break Water” by D.C.-based mixed media artist Nekisha Durrett debuts on Saturday, March 21 at Alexandria’s Waterfront Park, bringing forward powerful historical narratives through…2 months ago
Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) Superintendent Dr. Melanie Kay-Wyatt is pledging to maintain focus on academic excellence and student support despite potential changes with the Department of Education. In response…