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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‘Halloween Festivities’ at John Carlyle Park on Friday, Oct. 30
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Halloween is around the corner. Though there aren’t as many events as usual to celebrate, the Carlyle…
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Washington DMV Fun: Flashlight Corn Maze is Spooky and Fun
LOTHIAN, MD – Corn mazes are always fun, but when was the last time you did one at night using…
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Breaking Ground: New Luxury Condos Near Amazon HQ2 and Virginia Tech in Alexandria
Alexandria, VA – Just minutes from Amazon’s new HQ2 complex in Northern Virginia, The FORTIS Companies of Washington, DC has…
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Public Invited: Alexandria Graves of Revolutionary War Patriots to be Recognized, October 24
ALEXANDRIA, VA – On Saturday, October 24, the public is invited to witness the Alexandria grave marking of three patriots…
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Alexandria Scratch: Man Wins $177,777 with Ticket from Mama’s Chicken
ALEXANDRIA, VA – All Luis Vasquez wanted was to grab some dinner. The Manassas man was working construction in the…
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The Birchmere Interview: On Camera and Intimate, Discussing Their Past, Present and Future
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Located in Del Ray, The Birchmere is widely known as one of the DC area’s most prominent…
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Alexandria Businesses Bring Back Drive-In Movies Starting Oct. 31
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Amid the pandemic, drive-in theaters have made a comeback. And drive-in movies will return to Alexandria just…
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City of Alexandria to Open Additional Polling Places for Absentee Voting
ALEXANDRIA, VA – To ensure that all residents have the opportunity to cast a ballot in the upcoming general election,…
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Leaf Collection in Alexandria Starts Nov. 2
ALEXANDRIA, VA – The City of Alexandria will begin its annual leaf vacuuming and leaf bag collection program on Monday,…
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Obituary: Joe Shumard, Alexandria Living Legend and Beloved Community Leader, Passes Away After Extended Illness
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Over the weekend, Joe Shumard, an Alexandria Living Legend, past president of the Chamber of Commerce, executive…
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