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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Four Reasons to Volunteer with the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary
If you seek adventure, want to serve your country, help your community and have fun in the process, the U.S.…
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King Street-Old Town Metro ‘Improvements’ Construction Starting September
Expect better pedestrian access, additional bus bays, new bike areas, lighting On September 9, the City of Alexandria and the…
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Are You Paying a Living Wage?
New Alexandria Program Certifies Employers The cost of living in Alexandria continues to rise and far exceeds the earnings of…
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New Inmate Book Club Welcomes Author Andrew Aydin
Six inmates in the William G. Truesdale Adult Detention Center are now participating in a new book club thanks to…
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ParkMobile Coming Soon to Alexandria
Motorists Pay with Smartphone and Can Reserve Garage Spots ParkMobile, the leading provider of smart parking and mobility solutions in…
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Coast Guard Chooses Alexandria to Commission New Ship Honoring Local Hero
July 25 was a big day at the Alexandria waterfront with a lot of military pomp and circumstance that included…
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Major Northbound I-395 Lane Closures This Weekend
This weekend, the Virginia Department of Transportation will continue major closures of the general purpose lanes of I-395 in Virginia…
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Friendship Firehouse Festival This Saturday, 9-2
ANTIQUE FIRE EQUIPMENT, CRAFT BOOTHS, “PLEASE TOUCH” DISCOVERY CORNER ALEXANDRIA, VA–The Friendship Veterans Fire Engine Association (FVFEA) holds its annual…
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Alexandria to Celebrate 35th Annual National Night Out
ALEXANDRIA, VA–On Tuesday, August 7, from 5 to 10 p.m., the Alexandria Police Department, Fire Department, Sheriff’s Office and…
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Ben Brenman Park Maintenance Work Underway
ALEXANDRIA, VA–Department of Recreation, Parks & Cultural Activities (RPCA) staff has begun a range of seasonal and other maintenance work…
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