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Victory Center Office To Residential Conversion Proposed In Alexandria

A partial tax exemption is proposed with plans to turn a longtime vacant office complex into residential units.

San Antonio's top political donors in the 2024 race

Who's contributing to political campaigns, and how much are they spending? Here are the top local donors in this year's election cycle.

The role of political action committees and their ad spending

The airwaves are being flooded with political ads, but many of them are not from the candidates or their campaigns.

Suspect in Custody for Northeast DC Fatal Shooting of Alexandria Man

An arrest was made in the fatal shooting of Taquan Turner in Northeast, with 19-year-old Malachi Mack charged with second-degree murder.

Jon Stewart defends comedian Tony Hinchliffe's controversial Puerto Rico joke

Jon Stewart has defended controversial comedian Tony Hinchcliffe's wild set at Donald Trump 's Madison Square Garden rally.

Twin Cities sets record high on Tuesday, this follows Alexandria's record high on Monday

The National Weather Service says that on Tuesday, the Twin Cities reached a record high temperature. The temperature got up to 79 degrees, surpassing the previous record of 78

Trump rides high after MSG rally as he and Harris near one week to Election Day

Former President Trump's campaign is riding high Monday following a massive rally at Madison Square Garden. Trump and Harris now sit with barely one week before Election Day, and polls continue to show a tight race.

Alexandria police investigating attempted abduction incident

Police are investigating an attempted abduction in Alexandria Tuesday night. The Alexandria Police Department (APD) said officers are at Tarleton Park off S.

Illegal MS-13 Migrant Just Killed ‘Happy and Young” Couple in Virginia

Authorities have arrested and charged an 18-year-old illegal immigrant and alleged MS-13 gang member in connection with a brutal double

Trump plans to call into Chesterfield rally Saturday, hints at possible visit to Virginia

In a post on X, former president Donald Trump blasts ruling to block voter-roll purge in Virginia, says he's making a pre-Election Day stop in state

MS-13 gang member charged in Sterling double murder, Loudoun sheriff says

A known MS-13 gang member was arrested in the August 28 brutal, double homicide in Sterling, according to the Loudoun County Sheriff's office.

5 things to do in Alexandria and nearby Pineville, plus where to eat while you're there

Kincaid Lake, a scenic 2,600-acre reservoir located within the 604,000-plus-acre Kisatchie National Forest, has two modern campgrounds, a group picnic area, a primitive camping area and day-use area with swim beach and picnic tables. Outdoor opportunities also include boating, water skiing, fishing, hiking and bicycling.

More than 1,600 voters have registration revoked under Virginia program targeting noncitizens

More than 1,600 Virginians have had their voter registrations canceled since August under a state program that the Justice Department and advocacy groups contend is illegal. The scope of the removals

Alexandria Real Estate Q3 Revenue Rises

Alexandria Real Estate Equities reported strong revenue growth and robust Funds From Operations (FFO) in its latest earnings.

Alexandria's massive Landmark Mall redevelopment wins townhome approval

A homebuilder has won approval for its piece of Alexandria's massive Landmark Mall redevelopment, inching the megaproject forward.

Discover the rich history of Appomattox Court House National Historical Park

There are some towns in which the importance of them far outweigh the size of them, like Appomattox, Virginia. What you'll find is a view similar to one nearly two centuries ago.

This Virginia Literary Road Trip Leads to 5 Incredible Bookstores

Looking to check out some of the best bookstores in NoVa? This road trip is so much fun! Ever since I was a young child, one of my favorite hobbies has always been reading. I'll admit it - I also love collecting books that are on my "to-read" list,

2 residents, 3 firefighters hurt in Alexandria high-rise apartment fire

Five people were taken to the hospital after a fire broke out in a high-rise apartment complex in Alexandria on Monday afternoon. Within four minutes of

Historian: Truth about Alexandria founder Alexander Fulton may shock some

Alexandria founder Alexander Fulton faced execution by the U.S government two times and was pardoned each time by George Washington.

Virginia Tech, Children’s National Hospital partnering to advance healthcare with AI

Thought leaders from academia and medical practice explored how artificial intelligence (AI) can advance children’s health care.

LIST: The 20 most beautiful places in Virginia, according to Southern Living

Virginia is full of historic towns, lively cities and breathtaking scenery — but where in the Commonwealth can you find the most beautiful sights of all? Southern Living has a few

Historic Haunts: Old Town, Alexandria

Just across the bridge from the nation's capital lies the quaint and picturesque Old Town, Alexandria. The Virginia neighborhood is the third oldest historic district in the country, with old cobblestone streets and buildings,

DC venture capital scales down to $478M in Q3, the region’s lowest quarter in 2 years

Cyber, biotech, AI and consumer products-related companies dominate the region’s top five deals. The FTC might play a role in this picture

These Five Stocks Make Up My Purloined Portfolio

Competition research is a part of investing. In this column, once a year I collect a few stocks from competitors I respect, and call the result the Purloined Portfolio.

Grove City Student-faculty Study on Migrant Children Published

Senior Megan Brock and Lisa Hosack, chair and associate professor of social work, were awarded the Hatfield Prize earlier this year.

Astrion Elevates Paul Everson to VP of Business Development Quality

According to Everson, as VP of business development quality, he will work with Astrion Chief Growth Officer Ronald Hahn to develop and implement new frameworks that would support the company’s continued growth.

DOJ sues Virginia, says officials are illegally striking voters off the rolls

(AP) — The U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against Virginia election officials Friday that accuses the state of striking names from voter rolls in violation of federal election law. The lawsuit filed Friday in U.S. District Court in Alexandria ...

Stress Testing the FAFSA

The Education Department wrapped up phase one of the federal aid form’s limited rollout last week, seeking out early bugs and reassurance for families shell-shocked from last year’s fiasco. Are they passing their own test?

9th annual Walk to Bust Cancer returns to Alexandria

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and one foundation is hosting an event to highlight the importance of getting breast cancer screenings early. Martha

495 Reopened After Motorcycle Crash in Alexandria

Alexandria, VA – The northbound lanes of Telegraph Road at Interstate 495 experienced a closure as a result of a motorcycle accident investigation. The incident involved a crash with a single vehicle, leading to a shutdown for safety and examination.

A Small Business Owner’s Guide to Getting Political

After Danielle Romanetti, the owner of Fibre Space in Alexandria, Virginia, hosted Kamala Harris's visit in 2021, she saw a $30,000 windfall—and a surge in troll attacks. How she suggests dealing with attention,

Rediscovering the joy of creation in a consumed world

In our fast-paced digital landscape of today, it is all too easy to become a passive consumer of information. Every day we are bombarded with pieces of information through social

6 Expert Tips And Tricks For Brewing Sencha Green Tea

It is typically slightly vegetal, with both bitter and sweet notes. While working at Old Town Coffee, Tea, and Spice in Alexandria, Virginia, I became fascinated by the difference the steaming method makes. Unlike typical Chinese green teas, the flavor of ...

The #1 High-Protein Ingredient to Add to Your Soup, According to a Dietitian

A ¾-cup serving of chopped chicken is loaded with a whopping 29 grams of protein. That’s right in line with the 25 to 30 grams of protein per meal that experts recommend to best support muscle mass. With 250 calories per ¾-cup serving, it’s no coincidence that our collection of Soup Recipes for Weight Loss contains plenty of chicken-based options.

Lawsuit in US Targets Former Salvadoran Colonel in 1982 Killings of Dutch Journalists

An estimated 75,000 civilians were killed during El Salvador’s civil war, mostly by U.S.-backed government security forces.

This Week's D.C. Deal Sheet: Alarm.com Expands HQ To 245K SF

Alarm.com signs a renewal and expansion at The Boro in Tysons, Shoreham Capital buys apartments in Arlington, Douglas delivers two projects, and more.

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