Two men sentenced in Alexandria hotel sexual-assault case
Ja’Real Wilkins received 40 years and Tysheem Boykins 16 years after jury convictions in a 2022 Alexandria hotel case.
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Ja’Real Wilkins received 40 years and Tysheem Boykins 16 years after jury convictions in a 2022 Alexandria hotel case.
Alexandria has moved forward on the planning framework around a major waterfront redevelopment while RiverRenew enters its final construction year.
Virginia posted unofficial results for Alexandria’s Aug. 4 dual primary, but race totals, winners, turnout and certified city results were not yet available.
Alexandria completed an initial study of a proposed 1.5-mile Beauregard Trail extension, but funding, final design and construction timing remain unsettled.
Alexandria City Council approved the first phase of a $135 million plan for the former Old Town North power plant site, moving design toward a 2030 target.
Eligible Alexandria tenants facing nonpayment eviction can seek a court-ordered repayment plan, but they must appear at the first hearing and pay at least 10% upfront.
Alexandria voters can cast ballots from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4, in two statewide-scheduled primaries, with assigned polling places and Election Day ballot drop boxes available.
DASH will expand Line 32 to 30-minute, seven-day service and adjust schedules and North Old Town stops beginning Sunday, Aug. 9.
Regular gas eased slightly in the latest Alexandria-serving metro check, but diesel rose again, keeping fuel costs high for commuters and local businesses.
Alexandria released working Duke Street land-use recommendations and is taking public comment through Aug. 21 ahead of an Aug. 5 virtual Q&A.
Alexandria, VA — February 6, 2026 — City leaders shared election reminders, sidewalk enforcement updates, and health notices as Alexandria enters February.
Alexandria, VA — February 5, 2026 — Alexandria police warn residents of slick, icy road conditions following recent snowfall. Authorities advise staying off the roads unless tra…
Alexandria, VA — February 3, 2026 — The Alexandria Police Department has adopted a new hate crime and bias-incident policy following a suspected bias-motivated assault at a loca…
7:08 AM · Sunday, February 1, 2026 · Alexandria, VA: 15°F (Mostly Cloudy) · Humidity 61%
Alexandria, VA — January 31, 2026 — City offices reopen after winter storm; Alexandria Restaurant Week extended; Fatal shooting on N. Patrick Street under investigation.
5:44 PM · Saturday, January 31, 2026 · Alexandria, VA: 17°F (Mostly Cloudy) · Humidity 64%
Alexandria, VA — January 30, 2026 — Schools remain virtual; city services resume; memorial planned for DCA crash victims; Restaurant Week extended.
Alexandria, VA — January 29, 2026 — City offices open, Potomac Yard Metro costs rise, and new developments for America’s 250th anniversary.