Maryland Author Befriends KKK Members to Change Minds
Daryl Davis collects KKK regalia as symbols of his ability to shift perspectives through open dialogue.
Trump Signs First Major PBM Reform in Decades
Alexandria Resumes Sidewalk Ordinance Enforcement
Lifestyle
Alexandria Schools Open With 2-Hour Delay Due to Freezing Temps
All students should report to school, including high school students as WIDA testing has been rescheduled.

Virginia Animal Rescue Hero Chris Haverly Dies in Crash
Haverly dedicated over a decade to rescuing thousands of animals across the East Coast.
Bombay Canteen To Celebrate Grand Opening In Alexandria
The new restaurant brings the bold, nostalgic tastes of India's culinary capital to Northern Virginia.
Crime
2 Sentenced in $1M Financial Fraud Scheme
Former financial services specialists stole from investors through real estate scam

Virginia Teen Pleads Guilty to Attempted Murder of New Jersey Police Officer
Prosecutors say the 17-year-old rammed a patrol car and charged officers with a knife, citing extremist influences.
Man Killed, Teen Injured in Alexandria Shootings
Police investigating incident in North Patrick Street apartment
Health
Cochlear Implants Boost Music Listening Time
Study finds better hearing with implants correlates with increased time spent listening to music.

Economic Toll of Schizophrenia in US Reaches $367 Billion
New research shows the staggering societal costs driven by lost productivity, early mortality, and unpaid caregiving.
5 Virginia Hospitals Ranked Among Top 100 in U.S.
New Healthgrades report highlights top-performing medical centers in the state.