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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Honorees Announced for Disability Awareness Awards at City Hall
ALEXANDRIA, VA – The Alexandria Chamber of Commerce has named the groups to be honored at the 2019 Disability…
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Back to Fun Book Fair: African American Children’s Book Fair
Alexandria, VA – Visit the Museum for a book fair featuring authors who specialize in books for African American children…
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Alexandria Police Accepting Applications for Half-Day Summer Community Police Academy
Alexandria, VA – Interested in how the police department works? The Alexandria Police Department is offering two half-day classes this…
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Zebra Podcast 2: This Alexandrian Arranged Music For The Cosby Show, Morocco Day in Old Town, Paul Friedman’s Safer Country
Alexandria, VA – Back in the day everyone used to watch The Cosby Show, and the man who arranged all…
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No Cars! Mayor Wilson Proposes Pedestrian Zone For Lower King Street
Alexandria, VA – Is Old Town getting a little congested? Alexandria Mayor Justin Wilson and City Councilor John Taylor Chapman…
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Alexandria Fire Department Chief Robert C. Dubé to Retire
Alexandria, VA – Alexandria Fire Chief Robert C. Dubé has announced that he will retire, effective July 3. City Manager Mark…
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Let Loose: Have Fun in Alexandria This Weekend
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Was Monday the start of a rough week? Did it blend into Tuesday? Did Wednesday seem like…
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‘We All Want To Live Our Best Lives’: Photos of Together We Bake’s 3rd Annual Empowerment Breakfast
Alexandria, VA – Food baked with love always tastes better. On Wednesday, Together We Bake, the local nonprofit dedicated to…
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Community Meeting Tonight on Patrick Henry Swing Space
Alexandria, VA – Alexandria City Public Schools will conduct its first community meeting over the conversion of the vacant 1950s-era Patrick…
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Del Ray Music Festival
Alexandria, VA – July 13 is a record setting day for Alexandria — this is the first event to be…
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