Alexandria News

Veterinarians enlisted to help stop dog fighting

Patrick Cole cradles the scarred head of Popeye, a 13-year-old coal black pit bull who was seized as part of a suspected dog-fighting ring.

Friday - 10/05/2012, 02:24pm EDT

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Police investigate attempted sexual assault in Va.

Authorities are investigating the attempted sexual assault of a 23-year-old near a parkway in Alexandria.

Thursday - 10/04/2012, 12:39pm EDT

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Alexandria taps canine love to help veterans

Old Town Alexandria is known for being one of the most friendly dog towns in the D.C. area. And now Old Town is mixing its love for dogs with its love for veterans.

Monday - 10/01/2012, 06:51am EDT

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Coal-fired power plant in Alexandria to close

A coal-fired power plant in Alexandria that has drawn the scorn of environmentalists for decades is about to be shut down.

Sunday - 09/30/2012, 03:13pm EDT

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Alexandria power plant to close for good Monday

One of the regions biggest polluters will close for good on Monday after a decade long fight over air pollution.

Sunday - 09/30/2012, 12:29pm EDT

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Standoff at Va. marina resolved without incident

Police have taken a man into custody after a standoff at the Belle Haven Marina in Alexandria.

Saturday - 09/29/2012, 10:32am EDT

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Man sentenced for robbing Apple trucks

A man who robbed two trucks delivering Apple products has been sentenced to 10 years in prison.

Friday - 09/28/2012, 05:09pm EDT

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Army secretary injured in bike accident

Officials say Army Secretary John McHugh is being treated in a hospital for injuries he received in a bicycle accident but is expected to return to work soon.

Wednesday - 09/26/2012, 01:47am EDT

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United Way names Stacey Stewart new president

United Way Worldwide has appointed Stacey Stewart as its new president of U.S. operations.

Tuesday - 09/25/2012, 01:22pm EDT

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Capital Bikeshare expands to Alexandria

The Capital Bikeshare program has expanded to Alexandria.

Thursday - 09/20/2012, 06:26am EDT

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Judge rejects suit challenging Va. lethal injection

A judge said Wednesday that he did not need to hear any evidence before concluding that lethal injection in Virginia does not amount to practicing medicine without a license.

Wednesday - 09/19/2012, 07:15pm EDT

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Renoir painting found at W.Va flea market

A woman who paid $7 for a box of trinkets at a West Virginia flea market two years ago apparently acquired an original painting by French impressionist Pierre-Auguste Renoir without knowing it.

Thursday - 09/13/2012, 03:41am EDT

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Alexandria dig uncovers graves, traces of African-American community

An archaeological dig at Fort Ward Park in Alexandria has uncovered 43 unidentified graves and traces of a historic post-Civil War community.

Monday - 09/10/2012, 10:59am EDT

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Landmine detection dog finds new home in Alexandria

This Iraqi dog has come a long way since his Baghdad days.

Monday - 09/10/2012, 10:50am EDT

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Old Town Theater to get new life with Vaudeville

The new owner of Alexandria's Old Town Theater says the historic space is being renovated to restore its 1914 appearance and become a Vaudeville showplace.

Tuesday - 09/04/2012, 12:48pm EDT

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Local group helps La. children displaced by Hurricane Isaac

Hurricane Isaac did a number on the Gulf Coast region. And as the rebuilding begins, one local agency is in Louisiana helping displaced children.

Monday - 09/03/2012, 09:51am EDT

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Suspect in death of Alexandria activist gets plea deal

A Waldorf man charged in connection with the murder of community activist Lenny Harris has reportedly struck a plea deal.

Sunday - 09/02/2012, 12:23pm EDT

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Northern Va. teen youngest delegate at RNC

A 17-year-old high school senior from Mount Vernon is making an impression at the Republican National Convention. Evan Draim makes Paul Ryan, the youthful Republican vice presidential contender, look like a late bloomer — less Doogie Howser, M.D., and more Grandma Moses.

Tuesday - 08/28/2012, 07:01am EDT

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