Amanda Socci
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Arts Digest
An Alexandria Couple Masters Poetry in Creative Ways
By Amanda M. Socci Alexandria, VA – What is poetry? Depending on who you ask, you may get vastly different…
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Giving Back
Jorden Costen Created Safe Space NOVA to Connect LGBTQ Youth to Mentors
By Amanda Socci ALEXANDRIA,VA- It took a while for Jorden Costen to open up. The Alexandrian spent his formative years…
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Community News
The Healthy Way to Fight Fires and Save Lives
By Amanda Socci ALEXANDRIA,VA- Imagine the physical challenges and mental pressures that steadily mount on the backs of firefighters.They must…
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School News
ACPS Teacher Reaps Benefits of Staples Classroom Rewards
By: Amanda M. Socci ALEXANDRIA,VA- Staples, the office supply retail store giant, keeps us Zebra staffers busy with fresh batches…
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Kids
Creating Sisterhood for Teen Girls of Color at Jireh’s Place
Alexandria, VA – Growing up can be tough, but there is one small nonprofit in Alexandria making a difference among…
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Arts
Building Character, Creativity, Imagination at CARE Actor for Kids
By Amanda Socci ALEXANDRIA, VA – CARE Actor is a theater arts education program located in Old Town that works…
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Del Ray Doings
Renee Adams Celebrates 10 Years of her Poetry Fence
Sending poetry out into the world by Amanda M. Socci April offers many pleasantries, among them the sweet harmonies of…
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Pets
King Street Cats: Finding Furever Homes
Forever Finding Forever Homes By Amanda M. Socci Now in its 16th year of operation, King Street Cats, Alexandria’s long-standing…
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Arts
Alexandria Welcomes Its Next Poet Laureate
By Amanda M. Socci ALEXANDRIA, VA – On March 19, the Alexandria Commission for the Arts appointed Alexandria resident KaNikki…
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Business News
It’s Nuts, Nuts, Nuts at The Old Town Shop in Alexandria
By Amanda M. Socci ALEXANDRIA, VA — The Old Town Shop recently reminded us it was “NATIONAL PEANUT MONTH!” in…
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