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 Cancer Survivor to ‘Stand Up To Cancer’ for 24 Hours
Arlington, VA – Patrick J. “Pat” Malone, a nine-year cancer survivor and twenty-year Air Force veteran, will ‘stand up to cancer’ for twenty-four hours straight during…
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Ways to Celebrate Galentine’s Day in Alexandria
Alexandria, VA—There is no shortage of roses and romance in Old Town Alexandria to celebrate Valentine’s Day this year. But…
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New Alexandria Fundraising Group, Alexandria Women for Good, Donates $6K To Community Lodgings
ALEXANDRIA, VA – A new group founded this past October, Alexandria Women for Good (AWG), began the new year by…
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Top Beam Signed and Placed on 11-Story Academic Building of Virginia Tech Innovation Campus at Potomac Yard
ALEXANDRIA, VA – The highly anticipated Virginia Tech Innovation Campus reached an important milestone today when the final structural beam…
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Turkish Coffee Lady in Alexandria Collecting Supplies for Earthquake Victims in Turkey
Alexandria, VA — “People are dying under the rubble,” says Gizem Salcigil White, who owns The Turkish Coffee Lady at…
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Book Sale at Burke Branch Library March 15-19
ALEXANDRIA, VA – For five days next month, Alexandria Library’s Burke Branch, located at 4701 Seminary Road, will be the…
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ACHS Students Deliver Moving Speeches Honoring MLK
Alexandria, VA – Two Alexandria City High School students spoke eloquently at the 50th Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Program…
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February at Mount Vernon: Celebrate Presidents’ Day With Free Admission, Special Events
Mount Vernon, VA – February is one of the most important months at George Washington’s Mount Vernon as the nation honors…
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Addressing Nursing Home Staff Shortages, Scholarships Available for Nurse Aide Course At NOVA
ALEXANDRIA, VA – LeadingAge Virginia announced today that it is currently accepting applications for 15 scholarships ($2,500 each). Scholarships will…
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Kerry Donley Honored Posthumously As a Champion for Children Last Weekend
ALEXANDRIA, VA – On Saturday evening, the Center for Alexandria’s Children (CAC) held it’s 12th annual gala at The Torpedo…
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