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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Parking, Route Changes & Order of March: Your Essential Guide to Saturday’s George Washington Birthday Parade
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Alexandria’s most beloved winter tradition returns this Saturday, February 14, as the George Washington Birthday Celebration Parade marches…
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Ballyshaners’ 43rd Alexandria St. Patrick’s Day Parade Returns March 7 With New Route Through Old Town
ALEXANDRIA, VA — Bagpipes, Irish dancers, and a sea of green will once again fill the streets of Old Town…
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Alexandria’s Olympic Connection is Real — and it’s Racing and Skating in Italy Right Now
ALEXANDRIA, VA — If you’re watching the Milano–Cortina Winter Olympics this weekend and wondering, “Do we have anyone connected to…
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Buddhist Walk for Peace Pilgrimage to Pass Through Alexandria February 9
ALEXANDRIA, VA — A group of Buddhist monks undertaking a cross-country “Walk for Peace” pilgrimage will pass through Alexandria on…
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53rd Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Program Held in Alexandria
Alexandria, VA – Alexandria’s faith leaders, elected officials, artists, and youth came together for the 53rd annual Martin Luther King…
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A Few Del Ray Foodie Newz Tidbits
Alexandria, VA – If you haven’t heard, Taqueria Poblano is now open on Tuesdays. After 25 years, their fans finally…
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The Only Diagonal Street in Old Town Alexandria—and the History Behind It
Alexandria, VA – At first glance, it looks like just another charming Old Town street—lined with brick, framed by blazing fall…
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Cold Night, Hot Topic: Alexandria Mayor Tackles Affordable Housing Crisis with The Atlantic Magazine Editor
Alexandria, VA – On a night when even the bravest Alexandrians might have preferred the warmth of home, about a…
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2026 George Washington Birthday Parade to Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary
Alexandria, VA – Alexandria holds a special place in American history as George Washington’s adopted hometown, and the city’s 2026…
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The Art of Naming Alexandria Shelter Animals
By Jack Frederick Alexandria, VA – Vivien Bacon is never without her little book of names. The Alexandria resident—who…
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