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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PHOTOS of the 2019 Ballyshaners St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Old Town
Alexandria turned green on March 2, as thousands of people celebrated the annual Ballyshaners St. Patrick’s Day Parade on King…
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Debra Deneise Smith Foundation To Award Scholarships To Area High Schoolers
Debra Deneise Smith would be proud. The mother of five Alexandria men spent the greater part of her life taking…
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Mount Vernon Now Offers Smartglass Augmented Reality Tour
Alexandria, VA—George Washington’s estate has launched its newest tour, “Mount Vernon in AR.” George Washington’s Mount Vernon is one of…
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Gene Rossi Is Mad As Hell, And He’s Thinking About Running For Office Again
Gene Rossi’s not through with politics, and he’s angry. Sitting in St. Elmo’s Coffee Pub on an early recent morning…
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Urging Alexandrians to Do More: The Green Building Forum
by Kevin Dauray ALEXANDRIA, VA-Last evening, Alexandria Renewal Enterprises-a marvel of design located in Old Town-played host to the City’s…
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Alexandria Schools Two-Hour Delay Friday, March 1
ALEXANDRIA, VA – All Alexandria City Public Schools and offices will be opening two hours late, 3/1/19. Kindergarten through grade…
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Alexandria Goes Green for Big St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Fun Dog Show, Saturday, March 2
Don Your Green and Plaids, Bring the Dogs and Set Your Chairs Along King Street! ALEXANDRIA, VA – The Animal…
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Paws To Reflect: Alexandria Named Top Dog-Friendly Destination In U.S.
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Most dogs say life is “ruff” in Alexandria, but in dog speak that means “awesome.” In fact,…
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Alexandria Tours: The Feminine Side of Gadsby’s Tavern
In-depth specialty tour offered weekly during Women’s History Month During Women’s History Month, discover the many roles women played in…
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Alexandria’s Riveting New Photo Exhibit Draws Visitors; Public Invited to Meet Artist March 3
Through Darkness to Light: Photographs along the Underground Railroad Exhibition By Shenise Foster Transport yourself to a time were directions…
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