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 Homeownership Lottery Applications Open Til June 22
ALEXANDRIA, VA – The City of Alexandria’s Office of Housing is continuing to accept applications for affordable homeownership lottery at…
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After Years of Delays and Detours, $167 Million George Washington Parkway Overhaul Is Finally Complete
ALEXANDRIA, VA — After years of construction, lane closures, and traffic disruptions, the National Park Service has completed a $167…
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Alexandria Welcomes Team Croatia With Waterfront World Cup Celebration
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Alexandria took another step onto the world stage Saturday as residents, visitors, and soccer fans gathered at…
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Watching the Alexandria Aces, I Remembered the Little Girl Who Loved Baseball
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Last week, I was at the home opener of the Alexandria Aces at Frank Mann Field. Before the…
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Author Jeffrey Bennett to Discuss Hidden Stories of Black Virginia at Free Alexandria Book Signing
ALEXANDRIA, VA – History lovers will have an opportunity to discover stories often left out of traditional history books when…
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Best of the West Free Festival Brings 50+ Vendors to Ben Brenman Park Saturday
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Alexandria’s West End is about to throw its biggest party yet. The West End Business Association (WEBA)…
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Plot Twists and Thrilling Menus – The Double Life of Jeffrey James Higgins, Novelist and Co-owner of Elaine’s Restaurant
ALEXANDRIA, VA – The intersection of high-stakes espionage, culinary arts, and intellectual gathering might seem like the backdrop of a…
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Alexandria Seeks Nominations for Brenman Archaeology Award
ALEXANDRIA, VA – The Alexandria Archaeological Commission (AAC) is now accepting nominations for the Bernard “Ben” Brenman Archaeology in Alexandria Award,…
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Alexandria Is Nearly 3 Inches Behind on Rainfall This Year. The Good News Is There’s No Water Emergency
ALEXANDRIA, VA – If your lawn looks green and your garden seems fine, you may be surprised to learn that…
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Alexandria Eighth Grader Wins National Award for Documentary on Gerrymandering
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Across the country, nearly 4,000 students submitted films to C-SPAN’s annual StudentCam documentary competition. Among all the…
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