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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Suggestions Wanted for Final Design and Art To Decorate Alexandria Spray Park
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Over the last year, The Zebra Press has reported on the progress of the Colasanto Pool/Spray Park…
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Mylar Balloons Cause Power Outage in Arlington
ARLINGTON, VA – According to officials at Dominion Energy, mylar balloons were the direct cause of a large power outage…
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Ivy Hill Cemetery Unveils Major Renovation to 150+ Year Old House
ALEXANDRIA, VA–On Thursday, April 14, the Ivy Hill Cemetery revealed the new renovations to the 166 year old house…
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Still Time to Register for East Coast Greenway Walk in Alexandria, April 23-24
ALEXANDRIA, VA – “We are accepting walkers right up until the last day,” says Risa Olinsky, who has organized the…
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Don Hayes Appointed Alexandria Police Chief
ALEXANDRIA, VA – City Manager Jim Parajon has announced the appointment of Acting Chief Don Hayes as Chief of Police for…
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Seventh Annual Underwater Easter Egg Hunt Goes Out with a Splash at Chinquapin Park Recreation Center
ALEXANDRIA, VA–It is the season of the egg hunt, children laughing and running in fields finding pastel plastic treasures filled…
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Free Earth Day Events Offer Fun, Facts and a Chance to Help the Environment
MOUNT VERNON, VA – Earth Day is April 22 but there are several events in Mount Vernon throughout the month…
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PUBLIC INVITED: City of Alexandria Will Remember Holocaust on April 28 in Market Square
ALEXANDRIA, VA – The City of Alexandria will observe the Days of Remembrance (Yom HaShoah) for the victims of the…
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Treasures From the Private Collection of RBG Can be Yours at Alexandria Auction
ALEXANDRIA, VA-The late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s (RBG) art and memorabilia collection will be available to acquire at…
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OP-ED: “No Higher Honor” Than to Preserve Torpedo Factory Artist Space Against City’s “Vibrancy” Plan
By Joe Sestak At Council’s last legislative meeting before the holiday season, it approved implementing the “Action Plan for Vibrancy and…
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