The transit company said the new policy intends to protect passengers and employees from the spread of the new coronavirus.
During the pandemic, the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria continues to serve the community with its pet pantry and other services.
Students living in Alexandria are among the recipients of National Merit Scholarships announced Wednesday.
The drop-off site for electronics and hazardous waste will reopen for one day a week.
With Virginia set to enter the first reopening phase on Friday, localities in the northern region can postpone it by two weeks.
Amtrak passengers and front-line staff must wear face masks on trains and transit buses and at stations.
The nonprofit group Leapfrog released a new round of hospital safety grades. Here's how hospitals in Virginia and DC fared.
A claim about Pence carrying empty boxes of protective gear had been false, according to fact checkers.
Mask-wearing retirement community residents in Alexandria enjoyed a performance from a brass trio.
A nurse at a memory care facility wrote on social media about testing positive for the virus before she died.
Mother’s Day will be different this year, but it doesn’t mean you can’t find ways to celebrate moms.
While cumulative cases are rising, a state graph shows a declining average of the percentage of positive tests.
There are a total of 940 cases of the new coronavirus in Alexandria as of Monday morning.
The Virginia ABC reopened a dozen of its stores in Northern Virginia Friday after they were closed by the coronavirus.
The gift shop is getting support through face mask sales and the federal Paycheck Protection Program.
We all know someone who's making a difference in this difficult time. Let's give them some of the recognition they deserve.
Messages of support for neighbors and essential workers have potential to become signs for others to display.
The six summer courses can be used for NOVA degree requirements or be transferred to most colleges and universities.
The project shows the faces of small businesses and a snapshot of their situations during the coronavirus crisis.
Spring began in the midst of the coronavirus crisis, but you can still enjoy the season in a number of ways.
Vola's Dockside Grill and Riverside Taco Company will have limited menus for takeout and delivery when they reopen.
The coronavirus has changed the school year, but life goes on, and a VA high school is tops in rankings by U.S. News & World Report.
The Alexandria Health Department is working with doctor's offices to improve data collection on race, which is not reported for some cases.
Twins bike for hospital staff, internet predator sting, food site worker tests positive for coronavirus, DC crime falls: Patch PM
Convalescent plasma from recovered patients is being explored as a way to help patients fighting COVID-19.
The fundraiser pays Alexandria restaurants to prepare meals for delivery to hospitals and urgent care centers during the coronavirus crisis.
Alexandria's City Council wants Virginia Governor Ralph Northam to protect residents from coronavirus-related evictions and debt.
The driver was scheduled on a backup bus that did not end up being needed on routes, according to DASH.
Face shields for front-line workers, Virginia pastor dies, store's mask requirement, fire and rescue personnel recoveries: Patch PM
Support the Wildlife Rescue League's mission to care for sick, injured and orphaned local wildlife.
Northam and state officials look at daily data and models predicting hospital resource needs when making decisions on restrictions.
The City of Alexandria has a list of grocery store hours for vulnerable individuals. Residents should also be aware of changes on Easter.
As some places in the U.S. report racial disparities in coronavirus deaths, Northam directed the health department to improve Virginia data.
The school district will consolidate meal distribution during spring break, which is designated as a student holiday.
Three jurisdictions say an increase of trash since mid-March puts a strain on regional waste management.
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam on Friday urged all residents to wear masks if they must leave their home. The CDC has also recommended masks.
The latest updates on the coronavirus impact include new city revenue projections and continuing emergency food assistance.
Various churches around Alexandria are holding virtual services due to coronavirus concerns and the 10-person gathering ban.
Alexandria households' U.S. Census response is ahead of the state and nationwide response rates.
Two women pleaded guilty on Monday for helping run a "pill mill" in which they distributed thousands of prescription opioid pills.