
While August may traditionally be a bit of a local news drought, several aquatic stories made a splash this week.
A major thunderstorm hit on Wednesday, but power outages across the city were generally much briefer than in the wake of other storms.
NOVA Parks also included Cameron Run Regional Park in a look at planning for its sites over the next few years.
On the crime front, there were several car-related incidents this week including a man who was arrested after driving down the wrong side of the road toward police.
- Man charged after allegedly driving on wrong side of road toward Alexandria Police
- Dominion: Thousands without power as city is hit by storm
- Multiple charges after felon crashes into Metro Bus in Braddock area
- Man charged after allegedly falling asleep in running car on wrong side of Yale Drive in Taylor Run
- Here’s the latest on Covid in Alexandria
- Free haircuts and school supplies for kids in Alexandria on Sunday
- NOVA Parks says new plans coming for Cameron Run Regional Park in the next few years
- JUST IN: Severe thunderstorm and flash flood warnings issued for Arlington
- Alexandria waste facility complete pollution reduction overhaul
- Senior care facility Woodbine pitches new expansion plans
Recent Stories

Hi, my name is Moneim Z., and I am a blind male with chronic kidney disease, who needs a living kidney donor for a transplant. My blood type is B+, and I can accept a kidney from individuals who have blood types B and O.
To read my story, please see the attached letter.
To contact me directly, please email me at [email protected] or call at 571-428-5065. My living donor coordinator at INOVA Hospital, Amileen Cruz can be reached at (703) 776-8370 , or via email at [email protected]
Thank you!

If you’re looking for a mental health professional in Virginia, Washington D.C., or Maryland, we can help.
We provide a confidential and convenient way to get the help you need from the comfort of your own home.
We offer a free 15-minute consultation to see if our services fit your needs.
The services we offer are: