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’s HalloWEIRD Market Is Bringing Spooky, Creepy and Goth Art to Del Ray
More than 40 local artists will fill a Del Ray field with spooky, creepy, crawly and goth creations at the…
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Come Hungry—and Bring the Dog: Taste of Old Town North Returns to Alexandria
Taste of Old Town North returns Sept. 17 with free restaurant tastings, live music, art activities and a pet-friendly evening…
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Stevie Wonder Was in the House in Alexandria Today!
Stevie Wonder joined Sunday worship at Alfred Street Baptist Church, delighting congregants at Alexandria’s historic 223-year-old church.
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Alexandria Will Mark 25 Years Since 9/11 With Public Remembrance at Police Headquarters
Alexandria’s 25th annual 9/11 remembrance ceremony will include a presentation of colors, remarks by city and public-safety leaders and a…
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Your Family Photos Could Help Complete Alexandria’s Black History
Alexandria Library’s fourth Black Family Reunion combines food, music and games with a citywide effort to preserve Black family photos,…
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Alexandria Schedules New Public Meeting on Historic District Design Guidelines
Alexandria has scheduled a Sept. 23 public meeting on updated design guidelines for its Old Town and Parker-Gray historic districts.
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16 Affordable Apartments Planned at New Old Town North Community
Margot, a new apartment community at 425 Montgomery Street, will include 16 income-restricted apartments, with seven tentatively arriving in December.
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Kerry J. Donley Honored With Naming of ACHS Athletic Field Complex
The athletic field at Alexandria City High School’s Minnie Howard Campus now bears the name of late Alexandria Mayor Kerry…
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Meet Chanthal Harris, Owner of Old Town’s New Horror & Sci-Fi Bookstore
Alexandria, VA – If you expect the owner of a spooky/horror bookstore to be a moody, goth figure, Chanthal Harris…
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ACPS Says Walk-Zone Locator Error Confused Alexandria Families
An ACPS walk-zone locator error confused families, while 18 vacant driver positions have forced the division to double some bus…
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