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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Beloved St. Elmo’s Manager Will Nichols Retires Due to Health Concerns
ALEXANDRIA, VA–After 25 years with St. Elmo’s Coffee Pub, manager Will Nichols retires. On Saturday, July 31, the pub hosted…
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What Residents Are Saying About The New Commonwealth Zebra Bumps
ALEXANDRIA, VA–You have seen the installation on Commonwealth Avenue of new zebra striped road markings, which have been installed with…
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Alexandria Police Department Makes Quick Arrest Following an Armed Carjacking on the West End
ALEXANDRIA, VA – The Alexandria Police Department made a quick arrest after an armed carjacking in the Cameron Station area…
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Alexandria City Installing New Zebras to Increase Pedestrian Safety on Commonwealth Avenue
ALEXANDRIA, VA – New three-foot oblong bumps called “zebras” were nailed into spots along Commonwealth Avenue today in Alexandria to…
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To Meet Zero Emissions Goal, DASH Debuts New Electric Buses
ALEXANDRIA, VA-The Alexandria Transit Company DASH is committed to transitioning to an entire fleet of zero emissions vehicles. Today they…
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ALIVE! Resumes Food Collection to Help Alexandrians In Need
ALEXANDRIA-Earlier today, ALIVE! announced that it has resumed food collection. The Food Program, suspended because of the pandemic, serves Alexandrians…
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Help Name New Tunnel Boring Machine for Alexandria to Build Cleaner Waterways
ALEXANDRIA, VA-Alexandria Renew Enterprises (AlexRenew), Alexandria’s wastewater authority, is seeking the community’s input to name its 250-ton tunnel boring machine…
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Old Town Festival of Speed & Style Returns Labor Day Weekend
ALEXANDRIA, VA-The Old Town Festival of Speed & Style is back this year. On Sunday, Sept. 5 from 10 a.m.…
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Contrabands and Freedmen Cemetery Memorial Publicly Dedicated
ALEXANDRIA, VA–On July 24, at 8am, a ceremony was held at 1001 S. Washington Street, officially dedicating the Contrabands…
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Alexandria Mayor Calls Delay of Potomac Yard Metro Opening Inexcusable
ALEXANDRIA, VA-Metro riders anticipating the opening of the Potomac Yard Station on the Blue and Yellow Lines will have to…
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