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 Refinances General Obligation Bonds Saving $10.6 million
On September 7, the City of Alexandria completed refinancing of $113 million of outstanding City general obligation bonds to lower…
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New ‘Little Free Library’ at Everly-Wheatley
People around the world have embraced the idea of free “take a book, return a book” exchange programs affectionately known…
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Alexandria City Manager Recommends Ending Consideration of Old Town Business Improvement District
Old Town Alexandria Business Owners Divided and Jinks says, “Now is not the Time” Based on feedback from members of…
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Renowned Yarn Shop fibre space™ Expands & Permanently Ties the Knot in Alexandria
Boutique Purchased Historic Flatiron Building Transforming It Into A Yarn Haven Popular yarn boutique fibre space, today announced they have…
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“BOURBON IN THE BASEMENT” FUNDRAISER TO BE HELD AT LEE-FENDALL HOUSE
Have a ball and help save the building’s foundation From its front-row seat on North Washington Street in Old Town…
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Travis Manion HEROES RUN Happening September 9 in Alexandria
Alexandria-Fairfax County-Mount Vernon-Fort Belvoir-Fort Hunt Communities Unite to Honor Fallen Local Hero On September 9, 2017, the Alexandria-Fairfax County-Mt. Vernon-Fort…
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Battelle-UCM Scholarships Awarded to Local High School Graduates
United Community Ministries, Inc. (UCM) and global research and development organization Battelle are pleased to announce the Battelle-UCM Scholarship awardees…
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Letter from a Mayor in Memorium of Patsy Ticer
Alexandria’s Mayor Allison Silberberg Reacts PATSY TICER By Allison Silberberg In honor of former Virginia State Senator Patricia Keyser Smith…
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Del Ray Home to One of Virginia’s Top Ten Farmers’ Markets
Freshly-picked produce; local meat, poultry, eggs, and cheese; homemade baked goods; and more make the Del Ray Farmers’ Market worth…
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Here Comes the White Elephant
By Rosemary Murray What would you do if you saw a White Elephant in your neighborhood? Stare? Run? Try…
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