A 28-year-old Alexandria resident who works for the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) is in custody for allegedly attempting to transmit national defense information to an officer or agent of a foreign government.
Nathan Vilas Laatsch, an IT specialist in the DIA’s Insider Threat Division, was arrested Thursday in northern Virginia. He’s set to appear in court in the Eastern District of Virginia on Friday.
Alexandria officials are alerting residents to prepare for potential severe weather on Friday, May 30. The National Weather Service predicts a chance of thunderstorms and flash flooding in parts of Northern Virginia.
The forecast predicts widespread showers and thunderstorms that could bring strong winds, large hail, and flash flooding to the area.
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The Alexandria Police Department is investigating a regional larceny rampage, with three suspects accused of stealing thousands of dollars worth of products and fleeing in a stolen red Acura SUV with stolen license plates.
The first incident was reported on Monday, April 15, when $2,457 in merchandise was stolen from Home Depot at 400 S. Pickett Street. The suspects, three Black males, were videoed walking out of the store and into a red Acura MDX with stolen Maryland license plates, according to a recently released search warrant affidavit.
The City of Alexandria is planning two special events this June to mark 81 years since D-Day.
On June 1, 2025, the Alexandria-Caen Sister City Committee will host its 15th Annual D-Day Commemoration at Market Square. This free event promises World War II reenactors, historical exhibits, and live jazz. The U.S. Army Fife and Drum Corps will perform, and a French market and activities for kids will also be available. Local officials and special guests will take part in a commemorative ceremony.
Join us for an evening of made-up-on-the-spot improv comedy! We’ll be calling on you to give us suggestions for a totally unique show that’ll never be seen again!
Show is 18+ recommended. Tickets are free, with a $10 suggested donation.
Chipotle Mexican Grill is opening a new restaurant in Alexandria on June 3 (Tuesday).
Chipotle, which already operates three restaurants in Alexandria (601 King Street, 4531 Duke Street, and 3425 Richmond Highway), will open at 3672 King Street in the Bradlee Shopping Center. The location was formerly the home of California Tortilla.
Everything is coming full circle, because National Donut Day is returning next month, and there are a number of deals to be had at donut shops in Alexandria.
The day, which occurs on the first Friday of June (June 6), celebrates the history of the dessert, dating back to World War I.
Bagpipe and kilt lovers can get their fill early next month, as the City of Alexandria Pipes and Drums will take the stage for their summer concert at Market Square.
The June 5 (Thursday) concert will be held in front of City Hall (301 King Street) from 7:45 to 8:30 p.m.
Alexandria is gearing up for a busy weekend, offering a diverse range of activities from Friday, May 30, through Sunday, June 1.
Highlights include the highly anticipated 16th Annual Taste of Del Ray, the city’s 81st D-Day Commemoration, and a chance to see improv legends Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood at The Birchmere, alongside numerous live music performances, workshops, and farmers markets citywide.
The Alexandria City School Board held a public hearing on the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) and the Alexandria Police Department (APD) on Tuesday (May 27). The hearing focused on proposed revisions to the agreement that governs the relationship between schools and law enforcement, including the role of School Resource Officers (SROs).
Four speakers addressed the board during the sixteen-minute hearing, expressing concerns about specific provisions in the proposed MOU. The primary issues raised include student privacy, access to educational records, and procedures for questioning students.
