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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Public Meeting on Joseph Hensley Park Construction Sept. 12 at Beatley Library
ALEXANDRIA, VA – On Sept. 12 from 7-8 p.m. at Charles E. Beatley, Jr. Central Library (5005 Duke St), the…
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Alexandria’s Human Services Dept. Hosting Fall Festival Sept. 9; Free Health Screenings
ALEXANDRIA, VA – The City of Alexandria’s Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) invites all local families to celebrate…
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White Camargue Horses Picture Wins Top Prize for Alexandria Resident in Washington Post Travel Photo Contest
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Karen Davis of Alexandria, Virginia took home the top prize this year in the 2023 Annual Travel…
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Community Garden in Alexandria Showcases City-Grown Produce
By Michele Late, Chinquapin Gardener ALEXANDRIA, VA – Alexandria City Council members put their tastebuds to work at the Chinquapin…
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Alexandria Hosting 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony, Public Invited
ALEXANDRIA, VA – The City of Alexandria will host its annual 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony on Monday, Sept. 11, 2023. The…
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Magic Classes: The Perfect Once-a-Month After-School Kids’ Program in Alexandria
Alexandria, VA – The Capital Conjurors is an after-school youth program (ages 8-15) sponsored by the International Brotherhood of Magicians,…
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YMCA’s Thingamajig Invention Convention in Alexandria Captures Children’s Imagination
Alexandria, VA – Hundreds of young inventors, aged 5 to 14, gathered together on August 2 for the YMCA of…
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Operation Flying Heroes Gives Wounded Warriors a Lift
Alexandria, VA – On a hot and humid August Saturday in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, retired Gen. Dick Cody commanded his cadre…
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Del Ray’s RUN! GEEK! RUN! 5K Race to Benefit Move2Learn on September 24
Alexandria, VA – On Sunday, September 24, Alexandria-based digital marketing and website development agency Ironistic will once again host the…
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The Northern Alexandria Native Plant Sale to Celebrate 20 Years on Saturday, September 30
Alexandria, VA – In October 2003, Scott Knudsen organized the first Parkfairfax Native Plant Sale in his northern Alexandria neighborhood.…
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