Alexandria

Alexandria’s new police chief reported to the City Council on what he’s seen in the community and the actions he’s planning to take. Northern Virginia Bureau Chief Julie Carey spoke with him about moves already underway.

Students at Cora Kelly Elementary School were surprised with new sneakers thanks to a big donation from FedEx. News4’s Drew Wilder spoke with students about the unexpected gifts.

Jessica Aber, former U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia (EDVA), was found dead Saturday morning, the Alexandria Police Department said. She was 43 years old.

Jessica Aber, former U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, was found dead Saturday morning, the Alexandria Police Department said. 

Jessica Aber, former U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia (EDVA), was found dead Saturday morning, the Alexandria Police Department said. She was 43 years old.

For the second time in a week hateful graffiti appeared in a Northern Virginia neighborhood. News4’s Walter Morris reports Alexandria police are investigating after someone vandalized a car by spray-painting antisemitic symbols and slurs.

Alexandria police investigating the theft of a poor box from a Catholic church identified a suspect. But when they went to serve their arrest warrant, they learned the man had already been arrested — by ICE.

Police found a suspect in theft from an Alexandria church in ICE custody. Northern Virginia Bureau Chief Julie Carey reports.

Community members gathered in Alexandria to mourn the victims of the Potomac crash one week after the tragedy. News4’s Jackie Bensen reports.

A 12-year-old girl and mother from Alexandria are among the victims of the plane crash in the Potomac River. News4’s Aimee Cho spoke with their family.

Three teenagers face murder charges four months after a fatal shooting in Northern Virginia, Alexandria police said. “When we have guns in the hands of our youth, we need to do more. We need to be better,” Police Chief Tarrick McGuire said. A 25-year-old man was killed and two other people were injured in the shooting on Wythe Street near…

Three teenagers face murder charges four months after a fatal shooting in Northern Virginia, Alexandria police said. News4’s Walter Morris reports.

The United Way of the National Capital Area is hosting a “Stuff the Bus” service event to create school supply kits and boxes for students and teachers. News4’s Juliana Valencia talks to United Way NCA’s president Rosie Allen-Herring on why they’re hosting it on Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday. 

Commanders’ fans rejoiced in Alexandria after the team beat the Buccaneers 23-20. News4’s Jessica Albert reports.

Washington Commanders fans gathered in Alexandria hours ahead of Sunday’s playoff game to root for their team. News4’s Jessica Albert reports.

After her swearing in Thursday, a Black woman is Alexandria, Virginia’s mayor for the first time. “I feel deep joy but also just deep humility and a sense of responsibility,” said Alyia Gaskins, who previously served on the Alexandria City Council for four years.   Gaskins’ background is in public health and city planning. Top on her to-do list...

After her swearing in Thursday, a Black woman is Alexandria, Virginia’s mayor for the first time. She spoke with News4’s Aimee Cho.

Chief Tarrick McGuire of the Alexandria Police Department enters the seat starting to highlight the importance of building a better community. News4’s Derrick Ward has the latest.

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden announced Monday he’s commuting the sentences of 37 out of 40 federal death row inmates, reclassifying their sentences to life without the possibility of parole. “Make no mistake: I condemn these murderers, grieve for the victims of their despicable acts, and ache for all the families who have suffered unimaginable and irreparable loss,” Biden said…

A local family is grieving the news of President Joe Biden commuting their daughter’s killer. News4’s Ted Oberg reports.