Freeze Warning Follows Elevated Fire Threat in Alexandria and D.C. Region
Residents urged to protect plants and plumbing as temperatures dip below freezing overnight.
Final Fantasy 9 Fan Builds Alexandria in Pokopia
Virginia Deputy Arrested for Attempting to Smuggle Drugs Into Jail
Lifestyle
17 Best Restaurants In Old Town Alexandria (VA)
Explore the historic charm and delicious dining options in Old Town Alexandria

Del Ray Artisans Gallery Celebrates 50 Years with Anniversary Party
The community-driven natural foods store is hosting a weekend-long celebration with live music, food, and more.
Mitchell Hamline Advances as Finalists in National Patent Competition
Law school demonstrates exceptional student talent and alumni expertise in intellectual property law
Crime
Former Kaptur staffer pleads guilty to theft
Authorities say the ex-employee stole thousands from the congresswoman's account.

Former Aide Admits Stealing $23K From Congresswoman's Account
Courtney Hruska pleaded guilty to wire fraud after transferring funds from Rep. Marcy Kaptur's personal account.
Ex-Staffer Pleads Guilty to Siphoning Over $20K from Congresswoman's Bank Account
Courtney Hruska used the Ohio representative's financial information to pay off her own credit card debt over 10 transactions.
Politics
Alexandria City Council Candidates to Debate at Virtual Forum
League of Women Voters hosting event ahead of local elections

Trump Imposes New Tariffs on Certain Pharmaceutical Drugs
The executive order could slap tariffs of up to 100% on some patented drugs from companies that don't reach deals with the administration.
Court Vacates Sanctions Against Attorney in Employment Discrimination Case
Appeals court finds attorney's arguments against summary judgment were not frivolous.
Business
Coherent Digital acquires OpinionArchives, expanding access to influential public discourse
The acquisition will add over a million pages of opinion journalism, commentary, and analysis from prominent voices across the political spectrum.

Community Pharmacists Head to Washington to Push for Reform
NCPA's annual Congressional Pharmacy Fly-in aims to keep pressure on Congress for PBM reform and other priorities.
Virginia Passes Bill Limiting Noncompete Enforceability for Terminated Employees
New law requires severance pay for enforcing noncompetes after no-cause terminations
Finance
Wealth Firm Reduces Alexandria Real Estate Equities Stake
Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services cuts holdings in major REIT by over 60%

Analyst IMS Investment Management Services Ltd. Boosts Stake in Alexandria Real Estate Equities
The institutional investor increased its position in the real estate investment trust by over 28% in the fourth quarter.
Zacks Research Forecasts Bearish Q2 Earnings for Alexandria Real Estate Equities
Analysts reduce Q2 2026 earnings per share estimates for the real estate investment trust