Alexandria News
Driver identified in fatal crash with police cruiser
Fairfax County police Officer Don Gotthardt tells WTOP the driver of a 2006 Infinity was headed westbound when he "veered dramatically to the left" and into the path of an oncoming, marked police car at about 3 a.m..
5 convicted in khat smuggling case face sentencing
The first of 13 men and women convicted of smuggling millions of dollars' worth of the illegal African drug khat (COT) are facing possible prison sentences.
Sentencing for 'blond bandit' in bank robberies
A northern Virginia woman who became known as the "blond bandit" following a string of bank robberies and carjackings last year could be facing 10 years or more in prison.
Port City Brewing releases Derecho Common beer
A local brewery that lost power during the derecho is getting sweet revenge on Mother Nature with a new brew that the storm almost ruined.
Cathal Armstrong wins WTOP's top chef
Cathal Armstrong, the chef and owner of Restaurant Eve in Alexandria, draws inspiration from his native Ireland and shops for ingredients at local farms.
USDA official to visit mobile farmer's market
A top official in the U.S. Department of Agriculture is visiting a mobile farmer's market in northern Virginia to promote distribution of fresh, local produce in underserved communities.
7 Alexandria car dealerships burglarized since February (Video)
Alexandria authorities are asking for the public's help in finding several suspects they believe burglarized seven car dealerships since February.
Bethesda kicks off restaurant week season
It's every foodie's favorite time of year again. Throughout the region, restaurants are opening their doors and offering prix fixe menus to satisfy most budgets.
Former Alexandria, Va., sheriff Dunning dies at 62
A South Carolina coroner has confirmed that former Alexandria, Va., sheriff James Dunning has died at his Hilton Head, S.C. home.
Power restored to 2K Dominion customers in Alexandria
An underground cable failure is to blame for a brief power outage in Alexandria Wednesday.
Local beermaker brews derecho-inspired beverage
If you've been affected by the derecho and heat wave, we have a beer for you.
How one Alexandria neighborhood weathered the outage
Six days after the storm, Virginia Dominion Power crews were working Thursday afternoon to restore electricity to a half block of homes in Del Ray Alexandria. The company is working home-by- home to restore power to its customers.
Chestnut wins 6th straight title, downs 68 dogs
Joey Chestnut won his sixth straight Fourth of July hot dog-eating contest at Coney Island, downing 68 dogs and buns on Wednesday to tie his personal best in a sweaty, gag-inducing spectacle.
Area camp, facilities and pool closings
Power outages and storm cleanup are forcing some camps and pools to close.
Va. expands emerald ash borer quarantine
Six localities have been added to Virginia's emerald ash borer quarantine.
Man sentenced for online 'South Park' threat
A Muslim convert from Brooklyn was sentenced Friday to nearly 12 years in prison for posting online threats against the creators of South Park.
Searing temps prompt early pool openings in Alexandria
The triple digit temperatures prompted some area pools to open days before their scheduled summer start.
Alexandria art opening features D.C. drag queens
The idea for Louise Noakes' latest art exhibit was born two years at a drag queen show she attended with her 17-year-old daughter.
Va. woman sentenced for role in contract scheme
An Alexandria woman will spend more than a year in prison for her role in a scheme involving Coast Guard contracts.
Woman severely burned in backyard fire
A bizarre backyard accident has left an Alexandria woman with severe burns.
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