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From Our Backyard to a Million Miles Away: NASA’s New Space Telescope Begins Its Journey

ALEXANDRIA, VA — For those of us living in Alexandria, the American space program can sometimes feel surprisingly close to home. NASA Headquarters sits across the Potomac in Washington, and NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center is just up the road in Greenbelt, Maryland. We have friends and family who work in the industry, and we … The post From Our Backyard to a Million Miles Away: NASA’s New Space Telescope Begins Its Journey appeared first on The Zebra–Good News in Alexandria.

Man charged with choking robbery victim with bag strap near police HQ

A man is facing felony charges after an Arlington County police officer allegedly came upon him choking a robbery victim in Courthouse early yesterday morning (Monday). The attack happened at

AT&T gives away 115 refurbished laptops at Potomac Yard store

Just in time for school, AT&T gave away 115 free refurbished laptops to students and families at its Potomac Yard location in Alexandria on Thursday (Aug. 20). With a waitlist Read more on ALXnow: AT&T gives away 115 refurbished laptops at Potomac Yard store

Alexandria teen found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in man’s death after Potomac Yard Metro chase

A 19-year Alexandria woman has been found guilty by a jury to charges related to the death of a man who was struck by a train last September at the Potomac Yard Read more on ALXnow: Alexandria teen found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in man’s death after Potomac Yard Metro chase

Alexandria teen pleads not guilty in manslaughter trial over fatal Potomac Yard Metro chase

A 19-year-old Alexandria woman has pleaded not guilty to charges related to the death of a man who was struck by a train and later died last summer at the Read more on ALXnow: Alexandria teen pleads not guilty in manslaughter trial over fatal Potomac Yard Metro chase

Delivery robot service expanded in Alexandria to Wonder food hall

The deployment of autonomous sidewalk delivery robots is expanding further in Alexandria. Serve Robotics announced today (Monday) that the Wonder food hall at 3615 Richmond Highway will offer robot deliveries. Read more on ALXnow: Delivery robot service expanded in Alexandria to Wonder food hall

Alexandria Gets Wonder’s Robot Delivery

Alexandria VA – Alexandria diners may soon see a new kind of delivery vehicle traveling the sidewalks: autonomous robots carrying restaurant meals. Wonder has announced a partnership with Serve Robotics Inc. that will bring robot delivery to eligible Grubhub customers in Alexandria, Chicago, and Los Angeles. The launch also gives Wonder’s Potomac Yard location the ability … The post Alexandria Gets Wonder’s Robot Delivery appeared first on The Zebra–Good News in Alexandria.

Man charged with DUI after crash and fire in Crystal City parking garage

A vehicle caught fire after a crash in a Crystal City apartment parking garage last night, leading to DUI charges against the driver. It happened shortly before 8:45 p.m. Wednesday

Seki Sushi opens in Crystal City with extensive sushi roll menu

A new sushi restaurant has opened in Crystal City, offering a wide menu of sushi rolls and other Japanese dishes. Seki Sushi serves nigiri, sashimi and sushi rolls such as