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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Hundreds of Del Ray Sewer Lines Need Work—Residents Can Ask Questions Tuesday
Alexandria will hold a Sept. 29 open house on sewer work in Del Ray East, where inspections identified 150 pipes,…
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Move the Car: Alexandria Repaving Returns to Somervelle and North Beauregard
Alexandria plans repaving Sept. 28–Oct. 2 on Somervelle Street and North Beauregard Street. Temporary No Parking signs can mean tickets…
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Commanders Hold Off Seahawks, 33-31, as Late Pick-Six Proves Decisive
Marcus Mariota threw three touchdown passes and Kain Medrano’s late pick-six helped Washington hold off Seattle, 33-31, at Northwest Stadium.
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Move2Learn Wins $14,000 Grant for Alexandria Students
Alexandria nonprofit Move2Learn has received a $14,000 NBCUniversal grant to continue bringing purposeful movement into ACPS classrooms.
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They Walked. Alexandria Families Got Help. StepALIVE! Returns Oct. 18
ALIVE!’s StepALIVE! Walkathon returns Oct. 18, aiming to raise $145,000 for Alexandria neighbors facing food and housing insecurity.
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DPC Celebrates 99 Years, Honors Three Alexandria Changemakers
The Departmental Progressive Club marked its 99th anniversary by honoring Robert Goss, Lucelle O’Flaherty and the Alexandria Park and Recreation…
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Walk to Bust Cancer Returns Oct. 18 to Fund Mammograms and Follow-Up Care
The 11th annual Walk to Bust Cancer returns Oct. 18 at Fort Hunt Park, funding mammograms and follow-up care across…
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Kathleen Corcoran Turns a Lifetime of Memories Into ‘Northern Notes’
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — For Kathleen Corcoran, the stories that became her newest book had been waiting a long time to…
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Happening Now in Del Ray: Free Music Festival Supports Wilderness Kids Alexandria Until 4 P.M.
Free live music, crafts, games and a raffle at Pat Miller Square until 4 p.m. Sunday support Wilderness Kids Alexandria.
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Girls Flag Football Makes Alexandria City History Wednesday
Alexandria City High School’s first girls flag football team plays its first home game Sept. 30 at Parker-Gray Memorial Stadium.
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