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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PLTI Hosting Race Equity Forum in Alexandria May 4
Alexandria, VA – Equality is an essential American ingredient, and on May 4, the Parent Leadership Training Institute of Alexandria…
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Alexandria City Council Approves Del Ray Gardens Restaurant and Beer Garden
Alexandria, VA – Enjoying the weather? It might be nice to sit outside. The Alexandria City Council unanimously approved the…
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Good News: EPA Says Virginia Has Made Huge Strides in Air Quality
ALEXANDRIA, VA – The EPA announced Monday that Metropolitan Washington, D.C., which includes numerous jurisdictions in Northern Virginia, has formally attained the…
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Alexandrian’s Great Uncle Portrayed in Movie “Marshall” Playing at Burke Library, May 17
By Paul Friedman ALEXANDRIA, VA – 80 years ago at the Queen Street Alexandria Library, five men held what…
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Alexandria Duke Street Lane Closure, Saturday April 20, See Map
ALEXANDRIA, VA – On Saturday, April 20, the eastbound lanes of Duke Street between John Carlyle Street and Georges Lane…
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Public Invited: Alexandria to Host 32nd Annual Holocaust Remembrance Ceremony in Market Square, May 2 at Noon
Alexandria, VA – The City of Alexandria will observe the Days of Remembrance (Yom HaShoah) for the victims of the…
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The YMCA Alexandria Selects New Board Chair
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Alexandria resident, Colleen Paletta, has been appointed chairperson of the YMCA Alexandria Board of Managers for the…
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Virginia Tech President Dr. Tim Sands Headlines The Business Philanthropy Summit
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Volunteer Alexandria announced today that Virginia Tech President Dr. Tim Sands will be the keynote at the…
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UPDATE: Chinquapin Park Recreation Center and Aquatics Facility Rixse Pool Now Open
Alexandria, VA – The Chinquapin Park Recreation Center & Aquatics Facility Rixse Pool is now open. The electrical issue…
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Celebrate Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day
The Alexandria Commission for Women, Department of Community and Human Services, and the T.C. Williams Department of Counseling are co-sponsoring…
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