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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SCAN’s 15th Annual Toast to Hope Raises $140,000 for Child Abuse Prevention
Former Alexandria Mayor Kerry Donley Helps “Light the “Way” and 2017 Cleary Award Goes to Wells Fargo Alexandria,VA–SCAN (Stop Child…
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21st Annual Del Ray Halloween Parade Happening Sunday, November 5
ALEXANDRIA, VA — One of Del Ray’s favorite traditions, the 21st Annual Del Ray Halloween Parade will take place on Sunday, November…
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James Mackay Steps Down From Alexandria’s History Museum
The Office of Historic Alexandria has announced the retirement of James C. Mackay III, long-time director of The Lyceum, Alexandria’s…
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One of the Nation’s Top Steeplechase Events Returns on Oct. 28
International Gold Cup races are a fall favorite event Thundering hooves, fancy parties, lavish tailgate spreads, more than 45,000 fans…
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Alexandria, Va Man’s Family Loses Home in Puerto Rico and He Uses His IT Expertise to Help
How Ricardo Alfaro is Rebuilding Island’s Telecommunications By Katie Cook “Something is falling outside on the house!” Those were the…
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40 Trees to be Planted at Alexandria’s Four Mile Run Park
TreeStewards Selected to Partner with ‘TD Tree Days’ October 5 TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank®, has selected TreeStewards Of…
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Volunteer Alexandria Announces Annual Award Winners
Local volunteers to be recognized at upcoming annual awards ceremony. Today, Volunteer Alexandria announced the winners of their 2017 Volunteer…
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Alexandria City Council To Dedicate “Pat Miller Neighborhood Square” During Art on the Avenue
Farmer’s Market Lot Named for Neighborhood Community Organizer ALEXANDRIA, VA — In recognition of her tireless work to improve the…
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DASH Bus Starts FREE rides for Paratransit Riders
DOT/MetroAccess Ride Free Program Starts October 1 The DOT/MetroAccess Ride Free Program is a partnership between DASH and the City…
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Mount Vernon’s Blue Room Reopens October 7
Seven-month restoration finally finished The Blue Room in the Mount Vernon Mansion will reopen October 7, marking the completion of…
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