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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Alexandria Celebrates Women Honors Young Women ‘Making a Difference’ June 28
ALEXANDRIA, VA – On Wednesday, June 28, Alexandria Celebrates Women (ACW) will host a banquet honoring young women who are…
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OBITUARY: Louisa Smucker, 98, an Alexandria Luminary and George Washington Descendent, Exemplified Her Generation’s Contribution to Community and Preservation
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Louisa Fontaine Washington Dawson Smucker, 98, died peacefully on June 16, 2023, at the Goodwin House Retirement…
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Alexandria Resident Col. Paris Davis, Medal of Honor Recipient, Honored by Community
ALEXANDRIA, VA – On Saturday, June 17, 2023, exactly 58 years from the date he saved countless men while enduring…
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Alexandria Aces Celebrate 17 Years With a 15-5 Win Over The South County Braves
ALEXANDRIA, VA – The Alexandria Aces (8-2) celebrated the 17th anniversary of their inception Friday night, June 16, with a…
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Burke & Herbert Bank in Alexandria Donates $25K To Veterans Organization
By Peerawut Ruangsawasdi ALEXANDRIA, VA – As part of the Scores for Veteran campaign, launched last October, Burke & Herbert…
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New Hope Housing Has a New Chief Executive Officer
Alexandria, VA – New Hope Housing (NHH) announced this morning that its board of directors has selected Ashley McSwain as…
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Free Outside Garden Festival: Juneteenth at Carlyle Historic Park in Old Town Alexandria
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Carlyle House, a historic house, museum, and park, is hosting its free annual Juneteenth celebration on Saturday, June…
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Alexandria Parents Create Pediatric Cancer Foundation in Remembrance of Daughter, First Fundraiser June 15
ALEXANDRIA, VA – “Your baby has cancer.” Four words that turned Jackie Didio’s life on its head. Just four months…
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On May 23, Alexandria City Council Recognized Jewish American Heritage Month for the First Time
ALEXANDRIA, VA -June is here with its roses and heat and smog. But with May still lingering in the rear-view…
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Safe Space NOVA and City of Alexandria Hosting Pride Prom
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Safe Space NOVA and Alexandria’s Office of the Arts are hosting the second Pride Prom on Friday,…
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