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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Nominations Open for Alexandria Celebrates Women Awards
ALEXANDRIA,VA- March is Women’s History Month. The local nonprofit Alexandria Celebrates Women wants to recognize those working on the frontlines…
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“I’ve Crocheted More Afghans Than I Can Tell You!” laughs Kamala Harris During Visit to Alexandria Yarn Store
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Vice President Kamala Harris pulled into Old Town Alexandria with a full motorcade of Chevy Suburbans and…
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Take a Stick, Leave a Stick
ALEXANDRIA, VA–You have probably seen those cute Little Free Libraries that are sprinkled in front yards around town. Well,…
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NOW OPEN: Alexandria Rec Department Begins Spring Program Registration
ALEXANDRIA, VA-Alexandria’s Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities (RPCA) announced today that it is working to “finalize plans for…
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Celebrate Women’s History Month in Alexandria
ALEXANDRIA, VA-Women’s History Month was first recognized in the U.S. in March 1987, though its origins go back six years…
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Mount Vernon Community School Re-opens After Almost One Full Year
ALEXANDRIA, VA–Today, March 2, 2021, Alexandria City Public Schools welcomed back 1,291 students to all of its schools. I…
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Got ‘Em: Alexandria Police Department Makes Arrest, Clocking Cars at 105 mph in Road Race Near I-495 and Telegraph Road
ALEXANDRIA, VA – The Alexandria Police Department made an arrest in connection with a high-speed vehicle race this weekend on…
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DASH to Resume Fare Collection, Front-Door Boarding March 15
ALEXANDRIA, VA-Beginning Monday, March 15, DASH will begin fare collection and front-door boarding on buses. The cost per trip will…
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House Calls: INOVA Medical Has Vaccinated Over 100 Seniors Homebound in Alexandria
ALEXANDRIA, VA – The Inova Medical House Calls Program has vaccinated more than 100 homebound elders in Alexandria. This program…
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Alexandria Mindfulness Educator Is Helping Train Police Departments Nationwide
Alexandria, VA – Police reform might be a controversial topic. Mindfulness, however, is not. Everyone can agree that being mindful,…
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