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 Area Resident, Jessica Sue Fink, In Need of Life-Saving Transplant and Community Help
Alexandria, Virginia — With the cost of a life-saving transplant often exceeding $800,000, most transplant families are unable to…
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New Ferdinand T. Day School to Hold Private Ribbon Cutting for Family
ACPS Marks Completion of Construction at Ferdinand T. Day Elementary School with Ribbon Cutting Alexandria, Va. — Alexandria City Public Schools will…
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Sergeant John A. Chapman, First Airman Since Vietnam War, Posthumously Awarded Medal of Honor
On Friday, August 24,2018 the Medal of Honor was awarded to Air Force Technical Sergeant John A. Chapman (posthumously). He…
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Summer Cleanup via Kayaks at Alexandria’s Hunting Creek Big Success
The Northern Virginia Conservation Trust (NVCT) hosted their annual kayak cleanup at Hunting Creek in Alexandria, Virginia. The goal was…
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Drop Your Car Keys for a Day!
Car Free Day is traditionally held on September 22. In the National Capital Region (Washington DC metropolitan area), Car Free…
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An Ocean Away, Alexandria Native Serves in U.S. Navy, Lives in Europe, Supports NATO Mission
By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Brian T. Glunt, Navy Office of Community Outreach ROTA, Spain – A 1995 Hayfield…
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DASH Expanding Free Bus Ride Program for High School Students
ALEXANDRIA, VA–DASH has teamed up with Alexandria high schools to expand its Student Free Rides program. High school students at…
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Alexandria’s ‘Clear the Shelters’ Push is Huge Success
The families came. The single people came. Saturday, August 18, was a big success. The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria…
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Adult Swim Team Organizes Third Swimathon to Honor Stricken Teammate
Swim for Engie III to be held August 26, 2018 at Waynewood Pool ALEXANDRIA, VA–When Engie Mokhtar (47) joined Alexandria…
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Alexandria’s Inmates Excel in Creative Writing Contest
Inmates at the William G. Truesdale Adult Detention Center took part in a summer creative writing contest organized by Jane…
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