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#ThrowbackThursday – When Woodward & Lothrop Was on Washington Street in Old...

The above throwback photo is from the Old Town Woodward and Lothrop at 615 N. Washington St. which is located between Pendleton and Wythe Streets in Old Town. The store had an abundance of parking on...

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Local NBC News Report on Today’s Shooting in Braddock Heights (Video)

Tragic. Prayers go out to the those hurt by today's tragedy and prayers also to the Police so that they find the bastard that did this. Apologies for the strong language... You can see the compilation...

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AlexTV – National Science Foundation Coming to Alexandria (Video)

I was going to copy the headline from the video but, since the National Science Foundation doesn't technically 'relocate' until 2017, I adjusted. Good to see the City of Alexandria promoting the...

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Alexandria Police Investigate Homicide on Ridge Road Drive

Today, February 6, at approximately 11:35 a.m., officers responded to the 2400 block of Ridge Road for a report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located two adult female victims inside a...

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Alexandria, Virginia Crime Report – February 5, 2014

These were among incidents reported by the Alexandria Police Department and published in the weekly Washington Post Alexandria/Arlington Extra. For more information, call 703-838-4636. Incidents that...

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Where Was This Photo Taken in Old Town Alexandria? #FlashbackFriday #FBF

See if you can guess just for fun...

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City of Alexandria Press Conference on Braddock Heights Shooting – Live (Video)

Alexandria Police (APD) will be holding media briefing today on yesterday's tragic shooting in the Braddock Heights section of Alexandria. Watch it LIVE here @ 1:30pm. Chief Cook will give brief...

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Alexandria Police Release Sketch of Ridge Road Drive Shooting Suspect

Alexandria Police have released a composite sketch of the suspect in Ridge Road Drive shooting. Contact the Department if this composite reminds you of someone you know or have seen recently,...

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Alexandria Police Get Tips in Murder of Beloved Music Teacher (Video)

This morning's report from WUSA9.

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Alexandria Police Issue Update on Ridge Road Homicide

FBI is assisting with the investigation and Alexandria Police will be out in community canvassing the neighborhood.

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See the Updated Snowfall Predictions For the ‘Blizzard of 2014’ in One...

Good stuff here and good explanation of the storm from Wild About Weather on Facebook. See the previous map at this link. Yes people, we're looking at blizzard conditions during this storm. Click the...

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*Traffic Advisory* Alexandria Police Close Roads Due to Recent Homicide

Alexandria Police have closed several roads in the Ridge Road Drive/Braddock Heights area of Alexandria as they search for evidence in the killing of Ruthanne Lodato. You can find out which roads are...

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Latest Forecast From Accuweather on Winter Storm #PAX – Check This Out

In the latest computer models, the storm is tracking a little westward right now which looks like our area may miss the blizzard conditions. One thing to note is that the coastal storm (PAX), that will...

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Winter Storm #Pax – Bigger Than Snowmageddon of 2010? (Video)

WUSA9 meteorologist Topper Shutt weighs in with latest from his webcast. Latest computer models running now.

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Here Comes the Winter Storm Warning for Winter Storm #Pax

The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for Northern Virginia. The Weather Service says the D.C. area is looking at potentially 4-8 inches for our immediate area. Details after...

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DASH Bus & King Street Trolley NOT Operating Today (2/13)

If you need a reason, just look out your door. Details after the jump...

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Alexandria Public Schools Closed Thursday (2/13)

Schools and offices will be closed on Thursday, Feb. 13 due to the expected inclement weather and snow accumulation.— ACPS (@ACPSk12) February 13, 2014

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Winter Weather Update From The City of Alexandria

Residents are being urged to stay off roads today as City crews are now working to clear snow emergency and primary routes only.  Once those routes are clear, crews will work on secondary routes....

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Snow & Ice Control In Alexandria, Virginia (Video)

The City tracks potential storms 24 hours per day, and clears snow from 521 lane miles of roadways, 20 miles of publicly owned sidewalks, walkways, and pathways, and 44 acres of municipal parking lots...

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Alexandria Public Schools (ACPS) Closed Friday (2/14)

All schools and offices will be closed on Friday, Feb. 14. Essential personnel should report on time.— ACPS (@ACPSk12) February 13, 2014

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Alexandria Sheriff Dana Lawhorne Pitches in to Clean Alexandria Streets

Well done sir! Pitching in to plow. Sheriff Dana Lawhorne hit the roads today to clear off some #AlexandriaVA streets pic.twitter.com/kQV15Q7f6y— Julie Carey (@JulieCareyNBC) February 14, 2014

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Alexandria, Virginia Crime Report – February 12, 2014

These were among incidents reported by the Alexandria Police Department and published in the weekly Washington Post Alexandria/Arlington Extra. For more information, call 703-838-4636. Incidents that...

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Alexandria Police Investigate Man Approaching Children

The Alexandria Police Department is investigating two recent reports of an elderly man, with an older model green Subaru wagon, approaching children. One incident occurred on January 31, and the other...

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Alexandria Virginia Assessment Notice For 2014

Real estate assessments recently went out and, judging by my inbox, quite a few homeowners are unhappy that assessments went up. The notice that went out with the assessments has a good explanation....

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Ever Wonder Why Your Cable Bill is So High? Check This Out

Did you know that the the United States has the slowest Internet speeds in the developed world - and also the highest bills? I didn't. Click the link above in the post title for an excellent op-ed on...

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George Washington Birthday Parade is Today in Alexandria (Video)

Thousands of folks attend the annual George Washington Birthday Parade in Alexandria, Virginia, the largest and oldest in the country celebrating our Founding Father. The parade winds its way through a...

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Alexandria Public Schools Opening 2 Hours Late Tuesday, Feb 18

Schools opening with a 2-hour delay today, Tuesday, Feb. 18.— ACPS (@ACPSk12) February 18, 2014

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Nominate Your Child’s Public School Teacher For The Annual Harry Burke Award

Nominate an outstanding teacher for the Annual Harry Burke Awards. Details here: http://t.co/PaFafgUStJ— ACPS (@ACPSk12) February 17, 2014

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2014 George Washington Birthday Parade (Photos)

First batch of photos have been loaded from the 2014 George Washington Birthday Parade, the largest such parade in the USA. Details after the jump...

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#ThrowbackThursday Ramsey House in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia #TBT

Via the Library of Congress, here's how the Visitor Center in Alexandria, Virginia looked in 1950.

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Alexandria, Virginia Crime Report – February 19, 2014

These were among incidents reported by the Alexandria Police Department and published in the weekly Washington Post Alexandria/Arlington Extra. For more information, call 703-838-4636. Incidents that...

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How Will The Proposed COMCAST, TWC Merger Affect Alexandrians?

Given COMCAST's monopoly in the City of Alexandria, could COMCAST's enforcement of data caps be in our future if the Time Warner meger goes through? Gizmodo has an interesting post on this subject...

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More Photos Posted From the 2014 George Washington Birthday Parade

Above is a photo from when Alexandria's Living Legends went past the reviewing stand. The rest of the photos can be found at this link.

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Alexandria Food Truck Advisory Group – Meeting Tonight!

Sorry for the late notice but, just got the email on this. If you like or dislike the idea of food trucks in the Carlyle/Eisenhower East area, this is your chance to say so. More details after the jump...

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Alexandria City Manager Presents Budget Tonight – Watch Live

The City Manager presents his budget to the Alexandria City Council at 7:00pm this evening. Watch online at this link or on COMUCAST on Channel 70. The City Council is scheduled to formally adopt a...

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Alexandria Food Truck Task Force – Meeting Summary (Updated)

The Alexandria, Virginia task force on food trucks met last night and discussed the bullet points of their recommendations to the City of Alexandria. What did they decide for Carlyle/Eisenhower East?...

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Police Investigate Shooting at North Payne Street and Wythe Street

The Alexandria Police Department realizes that the public is still very concerned regarding the recent Lodato homicide. Though this investigation is in the initial phase, obvious differences in the...

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Never Been to Old Town Alexandria’s St Patrick’s Day Parade? (Video)

Here's what a sample of what you are missing. Parade starts at 12:15PM. Parade info can be found at this link. Hope to see you on King Street!

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Alexandria Police Department Concludes Investigation of Man Approaching Children

This is an update to this story. Alexandria Police have identified the adults connected to the investigation of a man approaching children reported on January 31 and February 7. Through investigation,...

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Alexandria, Virginia Crime Report – February 26, 2014

These were among incidents reported by the Alexandria Police Department in their latest Crime Report and published in the weekly Washington Post Alexandria/Arlington Extra. For more information, call...

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St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Old Town Alexandria – What YOU Need to Know

The Ballyshaners are hosting the City of Alexandria's annual St. Patrick's Day Parade through Old Town Alexandria, Virginia TOMORROW (Saturday March 1, 2014). What you need to know after the jump...

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Alexandria, Virginia Snow Plow Status For #TitanStorm

Gonna pin/sticky this to the top of this feed temporarily for the next day or so that you can check the status of your street and whether or not it has been snow plowed for the latest winter storm...

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Alexandria Public Schools (ACPS) Closed Monday March 3, 2014 #TitanStorm

All schools and offices will be closed on Monday, March 3, 2014 due to the expected snow storm. Emergency Personnel should report at noon.— ACPS (@ACPSk12) March 3, 2014

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Federal Govt & Schools May Be Closed During #TitanStorm – Buzz Bakery is OPEN

All 3 Buzz locations are open. Come weather the storm & warm up with us!— Buzz Bakery (@buzzbakery) March 3, 2014

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Alexandria Public Schools Closed Tuesday, March 4, 2014

All ACPS schools will be closed on Tuesday, 3/4/14. Offices will open at 11 am (12-month employees report).— ACPS (@ACPSk12) March 4, 2014

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DASH Bus Operating on 2 Hour Delay – Tuesday March 4, 2014

DASH Bus is operating on 2 hour delay due to winter storm Titan. Details after the jump...

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Alexandria Public Schools (ACPS) Open On Time Wednesday March 5, 2014

Schools are opening on time! Hurry, no delay. Have a great Wednesday!— ACPS (@ACPSk12) March 5, 2014

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Alexandria! Get Ready For the 2014 Commuter Challenge (Video)

The 2014 Commuter Challenge is coming and both employees and employers can win GREAT prizes. Details after the jump...

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Boards & Commission Vacancies in Alexandria, Virginia

The Alexandria City Council is seeking applicants to fill the following vacancies on City of Alexandria boards, commissions and committees. Full list of vacancies after the jump...

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Alexandria Virginia Crime Report – March 6, 2014

These were among incidents reported by the Alexandria Police Department and published in the weekly Washington Post Alexandria/Arlington Extra. For more information, call 703-838-4636. Incidents that...

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