The Youth Services Department at the Beatley Central Library received an “Inclusive Internship Initiative” grant from the Public Library Association. The initiative is a Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Grant sponsored by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

With cybercriminals costing the global economy $454 billion last year alone1, digital threat management leader RiskIQ has examined the growing volume of malicious activity on the internet to reveal the inaugural ‘Evil Internet Minute.’

On June 19, 2017, Lucinda Maine, Ph.D., R.Ph. of Alexandria, VA, was inducted into the Alabama Pharmacy Hall of Fame at the Alabama Pharmacy Association 136th Annual Convention, held at the Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort in Destin, FL.

Governor Terry McAuliffe today cut the ribbon for the official grand opening of the new Virginia Department of Veterans Services office in Manassas. The new office will serve thousands of military veterans and their families in the Northern Virginia region.

On July 15, the American Legion Department of Virginia honored two Alexandria public safety employees for their outstanding service. At the annual American Legion state convention, Deputy Deon Eaddy received the Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Award and Battalion Chief Jack Hoffman received the Firefighter of the Year Award.

The Alexandria Soccer Association’s U15 Boys Futsal ID team advanced to the finals of the USFF National tournament in San Jose, California, after winning all three of their group stage games and their semifinal game (3-2) earlier today. The Alexandria boys won the National Championship 6-5 in overtime. [UPDATED]

The General Services Administration and the Federal Bureau of Investigation today announced the decision to cancel the procurement for the new FBI headquarters consolidation project.

The Commonwealth of Virginia has moved up six places to number seven in CNBC’s Best States for Business 2017, which was released today.

Alexandria Police Department’s K9s Odin and Zeus will each receive a ballistic and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.

The City of Alexandria celebrated its 268th birthday and the nation’s 241st birthday on Saturday at Oronoco Bay Park.