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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PETA’s “Arc of Justice” Mobile Exhibit Coming to Washington DC October 20
PETA’s youth division is bringing a 32-foot-long visual timeline of the animal rights movement to D.C. next week. (See photos…
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Video Scholarship Contest
Burke & Herbert Bank accepting entries through December 1 Northern Virginia teens can win up to $5,000 by creating a…
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Brendan Leary Awarded Eagle Scout After Leading Chesapeake Bay Oyster Recovery Project
Brendan Leary, age 15, from Alexandria’s Rosemont neighborhood, has earned the Boy Scouts of America Eagle Scout Award. He was…
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Alexandria Police Officer Honored Nationally
Alexandria Police Officer Bennie Evans was one of 12 law enforcement officers from nine jurisdictions across the country honored at…
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Alexandria Church Founded in 1774 Gets Historic Plaque
On September 11, 2016, the Jamestown Chapter of the National Society of Colonial Dames XVII Century presented Trinity United Methodist…
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Alexandrians Come Together to Build New Taney Ave Park
On September 17, 2016, more than 60 RunningBrooke volunteers came together to help prepare Taney Ave Park for a new…
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New Acting Chief of Police
A familiar face around town since he joined the Alexandria Police Department in 1991, David Huchler is now Acting Chief…
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CHIEF COOK NAMED POLICE OFFICER OF THE YEAR
Local Kiwanis Club honors the Chief’s 37 years of service At the Alexandria Police Department, the Kiwanis Club of Alexandria…
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Over 100 New Citizens Take Oath in Market Square
On a crisp day with blue skies overhead, over 100 people held up their right hands and swore allegiance to…
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Interim Principal Appointed at Cora Kelly
Dr. Seazante Williams Oliver has been appointed as the Interim Principal of Cora Kelly School for Math, Science and Technology…
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