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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Longtime Program Manager Justin Carl is New General Manager and CEO at Alexandria Renew
ALEXANDIA, VA – Justin Carl became AlexRenew’s fifth general manager and chief executive officer on February 6, 2023. For the…
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Tickets: Alexandria Symphony to Perform Brandenburg and Blue, March 10, Includes New Composition by Jonathan Kolm
Alexandria, VA— The Alexandria Symphony Orchestra (ASO) will present a program entitled Brandenburg and Blue on Friday, March 10, 2023…
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Celebrate All Things Irish: St. Patrick’s Hooley March 12 at St. Mary’s in Alexandria
ALEXANDRIA, VA – It’s time for the annual St. Patrick’s Hooley hosted by the Ancient Order of Hibernians and the…
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Northern Virginia Veteran and Father Desperately Needs a Living Kidney Donor
NORTHERN VIRGINIA – According to the National Kidney Foundation, 100,000 people are currently waiting for a kidney transplant. Springfield resident…
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100 Years: Alexandria Celebrates George Washington Masonic National Memorial (PHOTOS)
ALEXANDRIA, VA – It rises majestically over Alexandria. The edifice serves as the backdrop for fabulous views, quiet reflective moments,…
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SPECIAL SCREENING and DISCUSSION: “Remember This: The Lesson of Jan Karski” at Lyceum in Old Town Alexandria
ALEXANDRIA, VA – As part of its commitment to offer year-round cinematic programming to the Alexandria community, the Alexandria Film…
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Can You Believe It? National Harbor Has 200 Blooming Cherry Trees a Month Early! (Photos)
NATIONAL HARBOR, MD – It has been a warmer-than-average winter in the Mid-Atlantic, and the blooming cherry trees at National…
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PHOTOS: National Chamber Ensemble Enraptures Crowd During Show-Stopping Love-Themed Valentine’s Concert
ARLINGTON, VA – Audiences were clapping and keeping rhythm with the jaw-dropping performances during the National Chamber Ensemble‘s (NCE) Valentine’s…
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‘Black Family Reunion’: Help Barrett Branch Library Document Alexandria’s Black History April 29
April 8, 11:51 a.m.: This report has been updated. ALEXANDRIA, VA – The Alexandria Library is a regular host of…
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Alexandria Teens Unite to Fight Childhood Cancer by Hiking
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Joseph Campione, a survivor of childhood cancer, and his friends Lauren Allen and Erik Gunderson, are organizing…
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