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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Celebrating Juneteenth In Alexandria
Celebrating Juneteenth In Alexandria By Elijah Walter Griffin, Sr. ALEXANDRIA,VA – Juneteenth, also known as Juneteenth Independence Day or Freedom…
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Sailing to the Office This Summer
Alexandria’s Summer Metro Shutdown is taking many commuters up the Potomac River… By Orrin Konheim ALEXANDRIA,VA–From an unnaturally empty…
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Caen! Mayor Wilson Leads Delegation to Alexandria’s Sister City
The Alexandria delegation was also in Normandy for the 75th anniversary of the D-Day invasion. By James Cullum ALEXANDRIA,VA–Did you…
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Alexandria Health Assessment: How Healthy is the City?
Alexandria, VA – How healthy is Alexandria? A new Alexandria Health Department report has outlined a “complete” picture of the…
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Zebra Podcast 5: Barrett Fife Isn’t Running… Yet, and Allison Goodhart on the ‘Amazon Fever’
Welcome to The Zebra Podcast, bought to you by Yates Corner! We hope that you enjoy our fifth show. What…
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Can Art Change The World? The Butterfly Effect Mural Comes to Alexandria
By Kelly MacConomy Vice Mayor Elizabeth Bennett-Parker created an innovative fundraising event for Alexandria nonprofits that resulted in a dozen…
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Kim Anderson Named Executive Director of National Education Association
Alexandria, VA – National Education Association (NEA) President Lily Eskelsen Garcia announced yesterday the appointment of Kim Anglin Anderson as…
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Alexandria City Council Approves Potomac Yard Metro Entrance
Alexandria, VA – At the June 25 meeting of the Alexandria City Council, a 6-0 vote allowed plans for a…
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Let Loose: Have Fun in Alexandria This Weekend
Alexandria, VA – Are you content spending Saturdays and Sundays on the couch, only to feel left out of the…
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Vice Mayor Elizabeth Bennett-Parker Bringing Butterfly Effect Mural to Old Town
Alexandria, VA- Now this is our kind of graffiti! On Saturday, June 29, Alexandria Vice Mayor Elizabeth Bennett-Parker will create…
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