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While Commanders face questions at center, coach Dan Quinn expresses confidence in the position
08/24/2026

While Commanders face questions at center, coach Dan Quinn expresses confidence in the position

Injuries and subpar play in Detroit forced Quinn and his staff to take an additional look at players in positions they don’t normally play.

At least two people arrested in Alexandria during two-week ICE operation, DHS says
08/24/2026

At least two people arrested in Alexandria during two-week ICE operation, DHS says

The department says the operation produced 1,328 arrests across Virginia and Maryland between Aug. 1 and Aug. 14. In the one Alexandria case that can be checked in Virginia court records, the charges DHS listed were dismissed in 2024.

Amtrak trains from Virginia will end at Alexandria for nine days in October
08/24/2026

Amtrak trains from Virginia will end at Alexandria for nine days in October

A worn junction in the tunnel south of Washington Union Station closes Oct. 17-25 for replacement, with buses bridging the gap to Washington

Three finalists picked for Old Town North banner project, and the public gets a vote
08/24/2026

Three finalists picked for Old Town North banner project, and the public gets a vote

Voting runs through noon Sept. 19, with the winner announced that afternoon at Chalk-A-Block

'The best school year yet': Alexandria students return to a citywide welcome
08/24/2026

'The best school year yet': Alexandria students return to a citywide welcome

The mayor, the police chief, the School Board chair and the acting superintendent lined up outside Alexandria City High School on Monday morning

The Alexandria Brief | Monday, Aug. 24
08/24/2026

The Alexandria Brief | Monday, Aug. 24

ACPS opens with a new acting superintendent, redrawn boundaries affecting some 860 students, and walk zones that end bus service for others.

Spirit outshoot Orlando 23-10 but fall 1-0 at Audi Field
08/24/2026

Spirit outshoot Orlando 23-10 but fall 1-0 at Audi Field

A third-minute goal holds up as Washington stays second in the NWSL, and Ashley Hatch returns home after 15 months out

Legislators didn’t allow local bans of gas-powered leaf blowers. Va. localities are doing it anyway.
08/24/2026

Legislators didn’t allow local bans of gas-powered leaf blowers. Va. localities are doing it anyway.

The Virginia Code gives localities the power to adopt “such measures as it deems expedient” to secure the “health, safety and general welfare” of their residents, including through enforcement of noise ordinances. That seems like enough authority, columnist Ivy Main writes.

Austin scores career-high 31, Mystics rally from 14-point deficit and beat Fire 105-100
08/24/2026

Austin scores career-high 31, Mystics rally from 14-point deficit and beat Fire 105-100

Shakira Austin had a career-high 31 points and 10 rebounds and Georgia Amoore hit two free throws with 4.2 seconds left to help the Washington Mystics rally from a 14-point deficit and beat the Portland Fire 105-100 on Sunday night.

Kirkwood gives the Freedom 250 an American winner on the streets of downtown Washington
08/24/2026

Kirkwood gives the Freedom 250 an American winner on the streets of downtown Washington

Kirkwood crossed the finish line in front of the U.S. Capitol 3.09 seconds ahead of Christian Lundgaard, after leading for 128 of a possible 147 laps.

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