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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Joanna C. Anderson Named Alexandria City Attorney
On October 23, the Alexandria City Council unanimously appointed Joanna C. Anderson as City Attorney, effective immediately. Anderson has served…
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Afghan Refugee Adjusts to Life in Alexandria and Delivering Packages for Amazon
By Amanda Socci On September 19, 2017, Afghanistan-born Marwand* endured the suffering in his home country for the last time.…
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Steel Magnolia Valerie Ianieri and The Old Town Shop
Her Dream Overflows with Products, Customers and Hospitality a Year and a Half Later By Amanda Socci The Old Town…
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Marching to Alexandria’s Beat
The City of Alexandria Pipes and Drums is an Eclectic Bunch By James Cullum What do a scientist at the…
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Alexandria Native Serves aboard a Floating Airport at Sea
By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jackson Brown, Navy Office of Community Outreach Seaman Anthony Reyes, an Alexandria native and…
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Leaf Collection Begins November 5
The City of Alexandria will begin its annual leaf vacuuming and leaf bag collection program on Monday, November 5. Leaf…
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20 Alexandrians Gave Up Four Saturdays to Graduate from First Sheriff’s Community Academy Class
In September, the Sheriff’s Office hosted the inaugural class of the Sheriff’s Community Academy giving Alexandrians the opportunity to learn…
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Help Name the New Park at Foot of King Street
The City of Alexandria is soliciting suggestions for the name of the new park at the foot of King Street.…
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S. Kathleen Pepper and Francine Bromberg Win Brenman Archaeology Awards
The Alexandria Archaeological Commission (AAC) established the Brenman Award in 2007 in honor of the late activist and retired U.S.…
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Celebrate First Night
New Year’s Eve. 35 Indoor Stages. 50 Awesome Performers Alexandria’s Melodious Mile from the Rail to the River For the…
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