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 Firefighters Sizzle in Fill the Boot Campaign
In September, there were days when the temperature gauge hovered in the nineties with heat indexes topping 100 degrees, but…
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Alexandria Police Win First Place Traffic Safety Award
The Alexandria Police Department received a first place award in the Virginia Law Enforcement Challenge for municipalities with 226-375 Officers…
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Breaking Ground: New Carpenter’s Shelter and Bloom Affordable Apartments
Alexandria Housing Development Corporation (AHDC) broke ground on their new development, The Bloom and Carpenter’s Shelter, today at 3:00 PM.…
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Godspeed Coming to Old Town
Jamestown Settlement’s Godspeed will be docked at the City of Alexandria Marina near the Torpedo Factory Art Center on October…
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Alexandria Rises from Awareness to Action During Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Vola Lawson Memorial Fund finds new supporters as all city sectors rally to increase mammogram cancer prevention services for low-income…
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On a Mission for Cleaner Air
By Mike Bobrowski Everyone knows him as the kind-hearted plant expert, but what most people don’t realize is that he…
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Pet Professional Seminar & Networking Event Debuting in Alexandria
American Pet Professionals (APP), will be co-hosting a brand new event for Washington DC and Alexandria area pet pros on…
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500 Attended Alexandria’s ASTEAM Carnival Hosted by Northern Virginia Urban League
NORTHERN VA URBAN LEAGUE HOLDS ANNUAL ASTEAM FAMILY CARNIVAL Alexandria, VA – The Northern Virginia Urban League,…
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Nominations to Alexandria’s Green Building Task Force Due Oct. 1
ALEXANDRIA, VA–The City of Alexandria is seeking nominations for the Green Building Policy Update Task Force (‘Task Force’) established by…
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Build Your Own Rain Barrel Workshop – Saturday, October 13
ALEXANDRIA, VA–Interested in living green and protecting the Chesapeake Bay? Rain barrels collect rain water and reduce erosion from your…
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