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’s Historic Fire-Fighting Vehicles Desperate for Restoration
By Bill Kehoe For about the first century in Alexandria, most residents lived in wooden buildings with open flames providing…
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Public Safety and ACPS Partnering for “Read Across Alexandria”
The Alexandria Sheriff’s Office is teaming up with the Alexandria City Public Schools and Alexandria Fire Department for “Read Across…
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SCAN Hosts 14th Annual Toast to Hope, Honors Leana Katz
Fundraiser provides opportunity to celebrate children and families and support SCAN’s work to prevent child abuse and neglect in Northern…
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Do You Know Your Local Symphony?
Alexandria Symphony Orchestra, a brief history The Alexandria Symphony Orchestra was formed in 1943 under the leadership and vision of…
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Alexandria Symphony Orchestra Announces Progress in Music Director Search
Search Committee on Track to Select Final Candidates The Alexandria Symphony Orchestra (ASO) announces significant progress has been made in…
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Alexandria Honors Veterans
On Friday, November 11, Mayor Allison Silberberg and other civic dignitaries joined community business leaders, residents, and students as the…
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City Council Rushes to Fix Sewer Overflow Problems
Alexandria City household sewer bills going UP as Improvements to 19th-century sewer system are made At its regular meeting on…
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Beware the Porch Pirates
Tis the season and business is booming for “Porch pirates”, thieves that intercept packages from your home or mailbox before…
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La Bergerie Restaurant Closing after 40 Years in Old Town Alexandria
Christmas Eve 2016 will be La Bergerie’s last day in iconic Crilley Warehouse Owners Laurent and Margaret Ticer Janowsky announce…
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