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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Richmond Takes Aim at Gun Violence
By Paul Friedman Since the Democratic Party took hold of Richmond in 2019 with Governor Ralph Northam leading a friendly…
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Red Cross Reports Massive Blood Supply Shortage, Requesting Donors
ALEXANDRIA, VA-The American Red Cross is committed to patient care. That is why they continue to ask for blood donations.…
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Alexandria Native Serves with U.S. Navy Amphibious Squadron
By Rick Burke, Navy Office of Community Outreach ALEXANDRIA, VA – An Alexandria, Virginia native is serving with Commander, Amphibious…
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Applications for Cooling Assistance Currently Being Accepted in Virginia
ALEXANDRIA, VA – The Virginia Department of Social Services will again provide qualifying households with cooling assistance during the summer…
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Alexandria Thinks Departments Working Together Might Be a Good Idea and Launches Unified Planning Team
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Alexandria is thinking collaboration might be a good idea. Instead of three departments making decisions that affect…
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Landmark Mall Approved by City Council as Mixed-Use Community/Medical Campus
ALEXANDRIA, VA – At its July 6 meeting, the Alexandria City Council unanimously approved the redevelopment agreements for the site of…
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Summer’s Hot! Cool Off on the Alexandria Ice Cream Trail!
Alexandria, VA – We all need a way to stay refreshed during the hot summer season, especially now that pandemic…
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Alexandrian Frank Scheer Is Ready to Res-Q You
Alexandria, VA – Road Res-Q, a local Alexandria roadside assistance company, is celebrating its third anniversary. Company owner Frank Scheer…
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New Movie Shot Partly in Del Ray Features Local Businesses
Alexandria, VA – A new movie that recently premiered at the Brooklyn Film Festival filmed several scenes at local businesses…
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Coloring Books and Coffee a Big Success!
Alexandria, VA- Juneteenth, or Black Independence Day, was marked this year in different ways around town, but one interesting celebration…
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