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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Old Town Needs a Good Cleaning
The grassroots We Love Old Town group has a mission: “Citizens engaged with city staff & businesses to keep Old…
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Alexandrians Drop Off Almost 200 Pounds of Drugs
Alexandrians turned in 195 pounds of expired or unwanted medications at the last Drug Take Back day. Alexandria Police and…
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Sons of the American Revolution Honor Sheriff and Three Deputies
On October 24, John Blair of the George Washington Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution presented Deputy Brian…
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Windmill Hill Park “Oasis” Reflects 30 Year Effort
On November 17th, Mayor Allison Silberberg and other city officials officially opened the new Windmill Hill Park, a consolidated piece…
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Helen S. McIlvaine, City of Alexandria Housing Director, Recognized for Contributions to Public Service
On October 18, the Center for Nonprofit Advancement awarded Alexandria Office of Housing Director, Helen S. McIlvaine, the Phyllis Campbell…
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New “No Turn on Red” Signs Installed Crash data was analyzed for 2011-2016 during the Vision Zero Action Plan process,…
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Potomac Yard’s THREE Metro Station Entrances, Amazon, Virginia Tech’s New Billion Dollar Alexandria Campus, and Scooters!
The new Potomac Yard Metrorail Station continues to move forward, with recent developments regarding the station’s three entrances. The station…
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Alexandria Elects Justin Wilson Mayor Amid Democratic Council Sweep
Former Vice Mayor Justin Wilson glided into the Mayoral office unchallenged on November 6 while his all-Democrat Council easily slid…
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City of Alexandria to Host 40th Annual Holiday Invitational Cheerleading Competition on Sunday, December 16
ALEXANDRIA, VA–The public is invited to attend the 40th Annual Holiday Invitational Cheerleading Competition, scheduled for 2 p.m. on Sunday,…
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Alexandria Soccer Association Hires Full Time Director of Operations, Mark Wysocki
Alexandria Soccer Association (ASA) is thrilled to welcome Mark Wysocki to their full time staff as Director of Operations and…
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