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Teen pedestrian transported to hospital with serious injuries after Thursday night crash

Published January 16, 2026 at 8:15AM

Near N. Van Dorn Street and Holmes Run Parkway (via APD/Facebook)

A 15-year-old was transported to a nearby hospital with life-threatening injuries last night (Thursday) after being struck by a driver in the Landmark area.

The Alexandria Police Department reported a “serious motor vehicle crash involving a pedestrian” at the intersection of northbound N. Van Dorn Street and Holmes Run Parkway. The crash, which reportedly involved a driver in a silver Honda Civic, happened around 7:12 p.m., according to APD dispatches.

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Search of Washington Post reporter’s home took place in Alexandria, FBI confirms

By The Associated Press and Katie Taranto

Published January 15, 2026 at 1:41PM

FILE - A person walks into the One Franklin Square Building, home of The Washington Post newspaper, June 21, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

FBI agents searched a Washington Post reporter’s Alexandria home yesterday (Wednesday) as part of a leak investigation into a Pentagon contractor accused of taking home classified information, the Justice Department said.

Hannah Natanson, who has been covering President Donald Trump’s transformation of the federal government, had a phone, two laptops and a Garmin watch seized in the search of her Alexandria home, the Post reported. Natanson has reported extensively on the federal workforce and recently published a piece describing how she gained hundreds of new sources — leading one colleague to call her “the federal government whisperer.”

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Historic Alexandria to host kick-off for events, exhibits celebrating America’s 250th anniversary

By Katie Taranto

Published January 15, 2026 at 11:45AM

The Alexandria Lyceum (staff photo by Airey)

A free, public event at The Lyceum this month will celebrate historical programs, exhibitions and events coming to Alexandria for America’s 250th anniversary.

Guest speakers at the America250 Kick-Off will discuss “the significance of the Semiquincentennial and Virginia’s unique role in shaping and continuing to tell a fuller, more inclusive American story,” according to OHA.

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Regional foundation opens scholarship applications for Alexandria students

By Katie Taranto

Published January 14, 2026 at 10:45AM

From left to right: Deidre Smith and Da'Nasia Curtis, recipient of the 2025 Amin Family Scholarship Fund. Da'Nasia is a 2025 graduate of Unity Reed High School, and is pursuing her degree at Virginia Commonwealth University (courtesy of The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia)

A local community foundation’s 2026 scholarship cycle includes 11 awards that are now accepting applications from Alexandria students.

The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia opened applications for more than 30 regional scholarships on Monday. At least 11 awards are open to Alexandria students, including those studying medicine, music and the environment.

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Flooded Del Ray record store raises over $5K in one day for recovery efforts

By Katie Taranto

Published January 14, 2026 at 9:15AM

Flooding at Crooked Beat Records (via Crooked Beat Records/Facebook)

Over $5,000 has been fundraised for Crooked Beat Records less than a day after the flooded Del Ray business published fundraisers on social media to support its restoration.

A GoFundMe and merchandise fundraiser have quickly garnered more than $5,300 for the vinyl shop, after a burst pipe incident flooded it with several inches of water over the weekend. As of yesterday (Tuesday), water had continued to enter the shop but crews were working to address damage, according to a Facebook video by owner Bill Daly.

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Contest deadline approaches for poems to be displayed in DASH buses

By Katie Taranto

Published January 13, 2026 at 12:30PM

New, 60-foot 100% electric DASH bus acquired in June 2025 (via DASH)

Residents who want to see their literary creations displayed in Alexandria’s buses and trolleys have until Friday to enter DASH’s 12th annual poetry contest.

“DASHing Words in Motion” is accepting poetry submissions until 5 p.m. Friday from writers age 16 and older who live, work or study in the city. Contest winners’ poems will be displayed for thousands of city transit riders to see during National Poetry Month in April.

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Alexandria Republicans announce state Senate candidate for February special election

By Katie Taranto

Published January 13, 2026 at 11:45AM | Updated January 14, 2026 at 12:20PM

Julie Robben Lineberry (courtesy of the Arlington GOP)

The Alexandria Republican City Committee has selected a candidate to compete in February’s special election to replace Sen. Adam Ebbin (D).

Realtor Julie Robben Lineberry will serve as the party’s candidate in the 39th Senate District, according to a mass email sent this morning (Tuesday) by Arlington GOP Chair Matthew Hurtt.

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Firehouse primary candidates attend only forum in Alexandria before endorsement vote

By Katie Taranto

Published January 12, 2026 at 10:00PM | Updated January 12, 2026 at 10:30PM

(Left to right) Moderator Michael Lee Pope, Del. Elizabeth Bennett-Parker (D-5), Charles Sumpter and former Del Mark Levine (D-45) at a debate for Virginia’s 39th Senate District at Charles Houston Recreation Center, Jan. 12, 2026 (staff photo by James Cullum)

Democratic candidates in tomorrow’s 39th District firehouse primary fielded several questions during a packed public forum tonight (Monday), with topics ranging from the primary’s scheduling to affordability, right-to-work and more.

Del. Elizabeth Bennet-Parker (D-5), former Del. Mark Levine (D-45) and Charles Sumpter participated in the forum at the Charles Houston Recreation Center, while former Vice Mayor Amy Jackson was unable to attend.

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Alexandria Police Department adopts new hate crime policy after alleged assault in grocery store

By Katie Taranto

Published January 12, 2026 at 12:30PM

Police Chief Tarrick McGuire speaks during an APD press conference Jan. 12, 2026 (staff photo by Katie Taranto)

The Alexandria Police Department has adopted a new hate crime policy following a Christmas Day incident in which a suspect reportedly threw groceries and shouted homophobic statements at a man in a store on Christmas Day.

Police Chief Tarrick McGuire announced the department’s first-ever policy for bias incidents and hate crimes, developed over the past year, at a press conference this morning (Monday).

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Hundreds gather in Alexandria to protest ICE after fatal Minneapolis shooting

By Katie Taranto

Published January 12, 2026 at 10:00AM

Anti-ICE protestors line Mount Vernon Avenue for an "ICE Out For Good" protest Jan. 11, 2026 (staff photo by James Cullum)

Hundreds of people gathered in Alexandria yesterday (Sunday) to protest federal immigration enforcement, days after an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot and killed a woman in Minneapolis.

Demonstrators displayed anti-ICE signs and American flags along Mount Vernon Avenue at Four Mile Run Park Plaza, earning loud honks from passersby throughout the afternoon. They chanted “ICE Out For Good” while memorializing Renee Good, joining at least 1,000 similar protests nationwide by the organizing group Indivisible.

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Man hospitalized after Sunday night shooting near Potomac Yard

By Katie Taranto

Published January 12, 2026 at 8:30AM | Updated January 12, 2026 at 10:15AM

Alexandria police cruiser (staff photo by James Jarvis)

A man who suffered gunshot wounds from a shooting near Potomac Yard last night (Sunday) was transported to the hospital in “serious but stable condition,” according to the Alexandria Police Department.

APD responded to the 400 block of Calvert Avenue just after 9 p.m. last night following multiple reports of gunfire in the area. Upon arrival, officers found a 25-year-old man with gunshot wounds in a parking garage at 450 Swann Avenue and transported him to the hospital. They also recovered shell casings at the scene.