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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Alexandria’s Vice Mayor Elizabeth Bennett-Parker Announces Run for State Delegate
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Early Tuesday morning, Alexandria’s Vice Mayor Elizabeth Bennett-Parker announced that she is running for Virginia’s House of…
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Northam Orders Flags in Virginia Flown at Half-Staff
ALEXANDRIA, VA-Late yesterday, Gov. Ralph S. Northam ordered the lowering of the U.S. flag and the Commonwealth flag to half-mast…
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Alexandria Launches Vaping Prevention Campaign to Encourage Youth to Stay Substance-Free
ALEXANDRIA, VA-The City of Alexandria, in collaboration with the Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition of Alexandria, has launched a vaping prevention campaign…
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Public INVITED: Alexandria Panel to Discuss Racial Equity, Diversion and Inclusion, January 25
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Agenda:Alexandria, a non-partisan organization which has encouraged informed debate and discussion on a wide variety of local…
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Help Save Historic Photographs: Alexandria Black History Museum Asking for Community Assistance
ALEXANDRIA, VA – The Alexandria Black History Museum (BHM) is asking for help from the community. The museum hopes to…
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CORRECTION: Alexandria Health Department Pre-Registering High-Risk Groups for Future Vaccine Clinics
This story has been updated. 1/8/2021, 11:11 a.m. ALEXANDRIA, VA-The Alexandria Health Department (AHD) is currently pre-registering groups at high-risk…
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Governor Orders 6 p.m. Curfew in Alexandria and Arlington
ALEXANDRIA, VA-At the request of local officials and in response to today’s violence at the U.S. Capitol, Governor Ralph Northam…
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DC Polar Plunge Goes Virtual to Benefit Special Olympics
ALEXANDRIA, VA-You’ve seen footage on the news. It’s the sight of people in swimsuits or trunks jumping into freezing water…
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Over 60 Restaurants Participating in Alexandria Restaurant Week To-Go, January 22 – February 7, 2021
ALEXANDRIA, VA – For an extended two-week period, more than 60 restaurants in Alexandria, Virginia, will offer a $49 takeout,…
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ALX Community and Stomping Ground Sign Leases in Atrium Building in Heart of Old Town Alexandria
ALEXANDRIA, VA – ALX Community, a popular co-working company with buildings near Alexandria’s waterfront and Del Ray’s Stomping Ground Restaurant…
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