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Alexandria barricade situation resolved
WASHINGTON — Police have peacefully resolved a barricade situation in Alexandria, Virginia. A police spokeswoman says it happened in the 2100 block of Jamieson Avenue, near the U.S. District Court Sunday night into Monday morning. The situation…
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Euille touts Metro, waterfront in State of the City
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — A proposed new Metro station at Potomac Yard would be an economic win for Alexandria, Mayor Bill Euille said during State of the City address Tuesday night. “The station is expected to generate billions…
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Police investigating stabbing in Alexandria
WASHINGTON — The Alexandria Police Department is investigating a stabbing that occurred early Monday morning. Police say the victim was walking in the area of Lincolnia Road and Breckenridge Place when he was confronted by…
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Judge: Charles Severance mentally competent to stand trial
WASHINGTON — A judge has declared Charles Severance, the man charged with the murders of three Alexandria residents, mentally competent to stand trial. Now his defense attorneys have requested that the trial take place outside…
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Road closures set for Easter Sunday in Old Town
WASHINGTON – Alexandria police have announced several road closures in Old Town Sunday morning due to expected heavy church traffic. Churchgoers and other travelers are urged to give themselves extra time and to use alternate…
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Prisoner who fled hospital appears in court
WASHINGTON — Several hours after he was arrested in D.C., a prisoner who overpowered a guard and fled a Virginia hospital appeared in federal court to face an escape charge. Wossen Assaye, 42, was escorted…
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Barges could replace dump trucks for Alexandria waterfront project
WASHINGTON — After a battle that dragged on for years, on Friday, the Virginia Supreme Court ruled that Alexandria’s controversial waterfront project can be developed. It was the final roadblock. Also on Friday, the developer addressed one…
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Victory for Alexandria in waterfront plan battle
WASHINGTON — The long legal fight over the Alexandria waterfront plan has led to another victory for the city. Virginia’s Supreme Court on Friday ruled that the Alexandria City Council’s decision to take a second…
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Public hearings on site of Potomac Yard station set
WASHINGTON – Plans for the new Potomac Yard Metro station have taken another big step forward now that Alexandria has released the long-awaited draft environmental impact statement for the project. The report considers the impact…
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Lacrosse team works to help teammate’s family, save house from foreclosure
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The Thomas A. Edison High School girls lacrosse team has rushed to the side of a family in need. The girls are raising money and rallying the community to prevent their teammate’s…
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Jane Lynch talks ‘Glee’ finale, show at Birchmere
WASHINGTON — If you’re bummed that “Glee” is ending this Friday — with an emotional two-hour series finale on FOX — here’s something to lift your spirits. The show’s star, Jane Lynch, is coming to Virginia to perform…
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Potomac Yard Metro Station project moving forward
WASHINGTON — The Potomac Yard Metro Station is quickly moving forward, and the latest step came Thursday as a Metro committee voted in favor of a future public hearing on the project. The full board will…
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St. Patrick’s Day parade held in Alexandria
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During ‘spring forward,’ some people’s sleep routine lags
WASHINGTON — It may be a little hard to believe with all the snow outside, but it’s almost time to “spring forward.” Daylight Saving Time starts at 2 a.m. Sunday, and while most people handle the…
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Va.’s high court shows skepticism in fight Alexandria waterfront
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court of Virginia seemed skeptical Thursday of new action in the long-running fight over the redevelopment of the Alexandria waterfront. The court heard arguments — again — in a case brought…
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