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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She Helped Create or Preserve 6,340 Homes. Now She’ll Lead Housing in Alexandria.
Alexandria has named Aspasia Xypolia permanent director of the Office of Housing. She previously helped create or preserve more than…
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City Hall Construction Is Squeezing Old Town Businesses. Alexandria Is Looking for Ways to Help.
Businesses beside Alexandria City Hall say the years-long renovation is cutting foot traffic and parking. The City is now considering…
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Locally Made ‘Bridging Ground’ Sets First Public Screening in Alexandria–Free!
Alexandria audiences will get their first public look at the locally made documentary Bridging Ground on Sept. 23 at Virginia…
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Children Can Train as Revolutionary Spies at Mount Vernon Next Week
Mount Vernon’s Sept. 16–17 Homeschool Days let children make cipher wheels, solve spy missions and meet historical characters—with a Thursday…
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Alexandria’s Final Farmers Market Pop-Up Is Friday—Use Those Benefits Before They Expire
Alexandria’s final seasonal farmers-market pop-up comes to Claridge House II Sept. 18 and will accept Senior Farmers Market Benefits, EBT,…
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Happy Hour Facts: 10 Things Might Not Know about the Woodrow Wilson Bridge
Why does the Wilson Bridge open? Discover its Potomac walkway, hidden recreation, 200,000 daily vehicles, three-jurisdiction geography and remarkable rescue…
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Last Call: Alexandria’s Duke Street Plan Comment Window Closes Tuesday
Alexandrians have until Sept. 15 to comment on working recommendations for the Duke Street corridor before the City releases a…
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Once a Titan, Always a Titan: Three Alexandria Sisters Share One Field Hockey Team
Alexandria native Philomena Fitzgerald is back leading the Titan field hockey program she once starred in—and younger sisters Ella and…
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Alexandria Hotels Topped 90% Occupancy During Two Big Summer Weekends
Alexandria hotel occupancy topped 90% during Sails on the Potomac and the July 4 weekend as America250 and World Cup…
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Mobius Records Hits Del Ray: Thousands of Vinyl Records and Live Music Arrive on Mount Vernon Avenue
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Del Ray is getting a new soundtrack, and behind it is a friendship more than a decade…
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