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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Lee-Fendall House Museum Taking a Deep Dive Into Its Structural History Thanks to $40,000 Grant
By Roberta Stevens ALEXANDRIA, VA – The Lee-Fendall House, which sits at 614 Oronoco Street in Old Town Alexandria, has…
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City of Alexandria Opens Cooling Centers
ALEXANDRIA, VA – The temperature in Alexandria today is expected to rise by the hour. By 2 p.m., the forecast…
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The 3 Winners of the Alexandria Community Beautification Award Are…
ALEXANDRIA, VA – The Alexandria Beautification Commission has chosen this year’s winners of the Alexandria Community Beautification Award. The Spire,…
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Alexandria Receives Planning Award for Potomac River Generating Station Redevelopment Project
ALEXANDRIA, VA – The City of Alexandria has received the 2023 Red Clay Development of the Year Award from the…
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Alexandria Celebrates 274th Birthday July 8 with Cupcakes, Concert, and Fireworks at Oronoco Bay Park Overlooking Potomac River
ALEXANDRIA, VA – It was 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 8. The skies began to darken and distant thunder echoed…
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Sgt. Michael Rossiter of the Alexandria Police Department Receives Award for Leadership and Community Outreach
ALEXANDRIA, VA – On Thursday, June 29, Sgt. Michael Michael Rossiter of the Alexandria Police Department received the Blue Chevalier…
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$5,000 Reward in Alexandria: Sausages Found Embedded with Fish Hooks Aimed to Harm Dogs
ALEXANDRIA, VA – The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria (AWLA) is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the…
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By Employing Alexandria’s Residents, Sprig’s Café Offers Much More Than Coffee and Paninis
Alexandria, VA – If you drink coffee, it’s a must-have every morning. Sprig’s Coffee & Pastry Café, located at 2050…
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PUBLISHED! Little Pine’s Halloween, by Nina Tisara
Alexandria, VA – “Now available as a soft cover book, Little Pine’s Halloween is a story I wrote for my…
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Alexandria’s Morocco Day Celebration Comes to Market Square on July 16
Alexandria, VA – On July 16, 2023, the exotic sounds and culinary aromas of Casablanca will fill the air in…
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