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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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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12th Annual Alexandria Summer Sidewalk Sale Features Record Number of Stores
ALEXANDRIA, VA-One of the longest running seasonal summer shopping events returns to the D.C. region’s Shop Small destination for independent…
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Gladys Davis, Celebrated Alexandria Librarian of Over 60 Years, Passes at 100
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Gladys Howard Davis, who was born on June 7, 1921 and raised in Alexandria, Virginia, where she…
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Organizers of 9/11 Exhibit at Fashion Center at Pentagon City Seeking Sponsorships
This story has been updated with correct name of the exhibit’s location. ALEXANDRIA, VA-Still Standing – Still Free, Inc., a…
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LOCATIONS LISTED HERE: It’s Alexandria’s National Night Out on August 3 –Hot Dogs, Games, Block Parties
ALEXANDRIA, VA – The Alexandria Police Department, Fire Department, Sheriff’s Office and other City of Alexandria agencies will celebrate National Night…
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Calling All Alexandrians 100 Years of Age and Older for Special Celebration
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Do you know any Alexandrians who are 100 or more? The City of Alexandria, in collaboration with…
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