Community News Alexandria Virginia
Community News Alexandria VA brings you the latest hyper-local updates from across the City of Alexandria. From neighborhood stories and civic events to school happenings, public safety, business highlights, and inspiring community voices, this category keeps residents informed and connected. The Zebra Press delivers trusted, uplifting, and timely reporting that reflects Alexandria’s vibrant people, culture, and places—helping readers stay engaged with what’s happening right here at home.
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Over a Thousand Bicyclists Roll Through Alexandria on Bike to Work Day 2026
An abridged version of this story appeared in the June print issue of The Zebra Alexandria, VA – The morning…
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Alexandria Early Voting Begins June 18 for August Primary Election
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Early voting for the August 4, 2026, Dual Party Primary Election begins Thursday, June 18, in the City…
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Alexandria Approves Old Town North Power Plant Redevelopment
Alexandria, VA – Alexandria City Council has unanimously approved the first phase of HRP Group’s redevelopment of the former Potomac River…
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Alexandria Native Daniel McGinnis Leads Aces Past Braves, 14-11
LORTON, Va. — From my seat near the third-base line at South County High School on Saturday night, it did…
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Mayor Alyia Gaskins Thought She Could Push Through Severe Dehydration. Then She Ended Up in an Ambulance.
ALEXANDRIA, VA — Alexandria Mayor Alyia Gaskins is recovering after a frightening bout of severe dehydration that sent her to…
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Frederick Douglass and the Alexandria Juneteenth Connection Few People Know About
ALEXANDRIA, VA — Every Juneteenth, Americans commemorate June 19, 1865, the day Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, and informed…
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69th Annual Alexandria Sportsman’s Club Awards Banquet: A Night of Local Pride
ALEXANDRIA, VA -On May 21, more than 270 people packed the ballroom at the Westin Alexandria Old Town for the…
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A “Starry, Starry Night” on Alexandria’s Waterfront: Community Lodgings Raises $87K
Alexandria, VA -The raging thunderstorm ended just in time. Stormy skies and lightning streaks gave way to renewed sunshine just…
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You’ve Never Seen George Washington Like This Before
MOUNT VERNON, VA – Before dignitaries and members of the press gathered for the ceremonial ribbon cutting on June 11, a…
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Alexandria Launches Car-Free Museum Passport Challenge
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Alexandria residents and visitors can now experience the city’s rich history without ever getting behind the wheel.…
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