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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Calling All Young Singers: Alexandria Children’s Chorus Opens Fall Registration
The Alexandria Children’s Chorus is welcoming new singers for its fall season. Children in kindergarten through sixth grade can try…
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Charlotte Hall Named Interim Executive Director of Alexandria’s Breast Cancer Collective
Alexandria leader Charlotte Hall has been named interim executive director of the Breast Cancer Collective. She will guide the nonprofit…
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Alexandria’s Annual Twig Donation Day Returns Saturday August 15
Alexandria VA – Alexandria residents will have an opportunity this Saturday, Aug. 15, to clear out closets, repurpose gently used items…
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Here’s the Scoop: Gov. Spanberger Makes Surprise Stop at Goodies in Alexandria
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger made a surprise stop at Goodies Frozen Custard & Treats in Old Town Alexandria Thursday, chatting…
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The Back-to-School Need Hiding in Plain Sight in Alexandria
Northern Virginia Family Services will provide filled backpacks to about 60 Alexandria children this year, nearly twice as many as…
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Swipe Right for AWLA’s Match of the Week – Meet Paris!
ALEXANDRIA, VA — Gender: Female Age: 9 years Weight: 10 pounds Color: Tan Occupation: Proving that age is just a…
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Alexandria’s New Digital History Museum Invites You to Wander Through the City’s Past
Alexandria’s past has a new front door. The free Alexandria Digital History Museum offers more than 140 stories—from Indigenous history…
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Alexandria Teen Creates Coloring Book That Shows Kids Where Street Litter Goes
St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes senior Charlotte Barnes created a free coloring book for her Eagle Scout project that helps…
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Remembering Dotty Eisenhour: A Life of Faith, Family and Service
Dorothy Margaret “Dotty” Eisenhour, a longtime Alexandria Democratic Committee staff member, Episcopal lay leader and community volunteer, pictured April 7,…
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Melanie Kay-Wyatt Retires Early; Grace Taylor Named Acting ACPS Superintendent
ALEXANDRIA, VA—Dr. Melanie Kay-Wyatt has concluded her service as superintendent of Alexandria City Public Schools earlier than anticipated, and the…
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