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 Gears Up for National Night Out 2026
Alexandria, VA – National Night Out returns to Alexandria on August 4, bringing neighbors, law enforcement, firefighters, and other public…
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AWLA’s Pawfect Match of the Week – Meet Coco!
ALEXANDRIA, VA — Gender: Female Age: 1 year, 11 months Weight: 83 pounds Color: Brown with White About Me: Think…
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Alexandria Kids Need 3,500 Backpacks. Here’s How You Can Help.
Alexandria City Public Schools is asking residents, businesses and community groups to help fill 3,500 backpacks before the new school…
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Flood Watch Issued for Alexandria as Strong Storms Threaten Flash Flooding This Afternoon
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for Alexandria through 11 p.m. Thursday, warning that strong thunderstorms could…
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Animal Welfare League of Alexandria Awarded $600,000 Grant
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (July 8, 2026) — The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria (AWLA) has received a $600,000 PetSmart Charities® Incubator…
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She Sold Vegetables at Alexandria’s Market. Her Savings Bought Her Husband’s Freedom.
An enslaved woman’s vegetable sales helped buy her husband’s freedom. A new Historic Alexandria study released during the City Hall…
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Martha Carucci Leaving Breast Cancer Collective to Lead First Tee–Greater Washington, DC
After 11 years leading the Breast Cancer Collective, Alexandria nonprofit leader Martha Carucci is stepping down to become CEO of…
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Alexandria Earns Top 10 Ranking Among America’s Best Cities
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Alexandria continues to earn national recognition as one of America’s premier travel destinations. Visit Alexandria announced that Alexandria,…
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Author Noel-Marie Fletcher Brings an Untold Story of the Nuremberg Trials to Alexandria
Alexandria on July 16 to discuss her acclaimed book, Reporting the Nuremberg Trials, and the journalists who chronicled one of…
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KME.digital Marks 20 Years of Growth, Innovation, and Digital Marketing in Alexandria
Alexandria, VA – With the George Washington Masonic National Memorial rising in the background, clients, colleagues, friends and family gathered…
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