Volunteer Medical Clinic At Alexandria Homeless Shelter Honored

Dr. Laurence Clark and other medical volunteers run the free clinic for Carpenter's Shelter and other homeless people.

Pillsbury Flour Recalled In VA, 9 States Due To E. Coli Concerns

ADM Milling Co. and Hometown Food Co. have recalled some Pillsbury Best Bread Flour in Virginia and 9 other states due to E. coli concerns.

Well Ray 2019: Free Classes, Pet Exercises, Food And More Offered

The annual Well Ray returns with a variety of activities for residents, kids and pets from over 75 vendors.

Drug Take Back Day To Happen At 4 Alexandria Locations

Drug Take Back Day is a chance to dispose of your unused or expired medications for free.

Free Capital Bikeshare Offered In Alexandria For Earth Day

Here's how you can get a free 24-hour pass on Capital Bikeshare for Monday, April 22.

Hungry Kids: Thousands In Alexandria Don't Have Enough Food

One in six children in America don't have enough to eat. That includes more than 3,000 in Alexandria.

Alexandria Runners Participating In 2019 Boston Marathon

The 2019 Boston Marathon is underway Monday. A number of Alexandria runners are taking part.

E. Coli Outbreak Sickens 2 In Virginia, CDC Investigates

An E. coli outbreak in five states, including Virginia, has sickened 72 people so far, the Centers for Disease Control says.

See How Rising STD Rates Have Affected Virginia

A new analysis of CDC data shows which states and counties are the most affected by STDs; see the Virginia data.

Allergy Forecast: When Sneezing Season Will Peak In NoVA, DC

Along with warmer temps in northern Virginia and DC, spring unfortunately brings misery to those who suffer from allergies.

Well Ray Fit Crawl To Feature Four Del Ray Businesses

The workout at four Del Ray studios will benefit the Well Ray Festival this summer.

Local Experts Weigh In: How To Be Well After The Holidays

Health experts say ditch the traditional New Year's resolutions. Here are some other ways to stay mentally and physically well.

How Healthy Virginia Really Is According To New Rankings

See how Virginia's health was ranked in the newest United Health Foundation's annual report.

Measles Cases Confirmed In DC, Virginia, 25 Other States

Measles is on the rise in the US and globally due to travel by Americans to countries with poor vaccination rates and domestic anti-vaxxers.

Alexandria Turkey Trot 2018: Route, Road Closures

The traditional Thanksgiving morning race will draw thousands of runners to the streets of Del Ray.

48 Virginia, DC Nursing Homes Rank 'Best' By U.S. News

New ratings from U.S. News & World Report reveal the best nursing homes in the country. See how DC, Virginia nursing homes fared.

Dockless Bike, Scooter Pilot Program Considered In Alexandria

The city will hold a demonstration allowing residents to test out the devices.

Children's Advil Recall In Virginia, DC: How To Check Labels

About 28,000 bottles of a bubble gum-flavored pain reliever for kids, made by a New Jersey drug manufacturer, have been recalled.

Mount Vernon Rec Center To Close For Maintenance

The rec center will be closed for several weeks during maintenance, according to the city.

7 Opioid Overdoses Reported Within A Week In Alexandria

Officials are warning residents about extremely concentrated opioids after seven overdoses within the last week.

Here’s How Dangerous It Is To Give Birth In Virginia, DC

An investigation from USA Today found that the U.S. is the most dangerous place in the developed world to give birth. Where VA, DC rank.

Don't Eat Honey Smacks Cereal Due To Salmonella Outbreak: CDC

A salmonella outbreak involving Honey Smacks cereal has now sickened 100 people in 33 states, including five in Virginia.

Invasive Plant Causing Burns, Blindness, Found In Alexandria

Hogweed's sap can cause burn-like skin reactions or blindness if the sap gets into your eyes.

Well Ray Features Free Classes, Cooking Demos, More

The neighborhood is nicknamed "Well Ray" for a reason. The fourth annual festival will offer tons of fitness-related fun.

Honey Smacks Recalled After 4 In VA Sickened By Salmonella: CDC

A popular breakfast cereal has been recalled in 31 states, including Virginia, after more than 70 people have been sickened, CDC says.

Hot Car Deaths: Virginia Found Lacking Protection For Kids

Most states haven’t strengthened laws to stem the rising number of kids who die every year in hot cars. Here's what Virginia, DC do.

Best Hospitals In Virginia, DC — And Worst — For Patient Safety

The nonprofit group Leapfrog has released its hospital safety grades. See how your local Virginia and DC hospitals fared.

Alexandria Runner Finishes 23rd In Division At Boston Marathon

Patrick Murray finished in the top 25 and Suzanne Himes placed 60th at the division level.

Virginia E.Coli Outbreak Tied To Romaine Lettuce, CDC Says

One case of E.coli is being investigated in Virginia, which is part of an expanding multi-state outbreak, the CDC said Friday.

2018 GW Parkway Classic: Race Details, Street Closures

The annual race from Mount Vernon to Old Town Alexandria follows a route George Washington frequently traveled on.

Safe To Eat Romaine Lettuce, E Coli Outbreak Included VA Patient

Virginia residents should be safe to eat romaine lettuce after an E. coli outbreak sickened people in 15 states, including VA.

Widespread Flu Hits Virginia For Christmas

Feel awful? You're not alone with more flu cases reported widespread across Virginia in the past two weeks, says the CDC.

97-Year-Old Runs Alexandria's Turkey Trot: Full Results

Among over 4,600 runners in the Alexandria Turkey Trot was a 97-year-old woman. And she wasn't even close to last place.

Del Ray's 42nd Turkey Trot Set For Thanksgiving Morning

Thousands are anticipated to turn out for the Thanksgiving morning run in Del Ray.

Alexandria Runner Finishes 4th In Marine Corps Marathon 10K

Thousands of Alexandria runners participated in the marathon, including one that placed fourth in the 10K.

Got Drugs? Get Rid Of Them In Alexandria Next Week

Alexandria residents can safely get rid of unused drugs for free during an upcoming collection.

Steve Scalise Undergoes More Surgery, Improves To Fair Condition

The House majority whip improved to fair condition following a surgery to treat infection from his bullet wounds.

Update: Well Ray Outdoor Festival Schedule Released

Come out to the Well Ray Festival this weekend for free fitness classes, cooking demonstrations and more.

Bike to Work Day to Offer Freebies in Alexandria

Locations around Alexandria and the D.C. area will have food, drinks and giveaways for Bike to Work Day participants.

Top Finishers From Alexandria's GW Parkway Classic

Here are the top results from the annual dash from Mount Vernon to Old Town Alexandria that gathered thousands of runners from the region.