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 Battered Women’s Shelter Needs Your Help
The Alexandria Battered Women’s Shelter was recently renovated, and it looks spectacular! The Friends of the Alexandria Commission for Women…
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August First Thursday Celebrates The Performing Arts
August 4th Street Festival, “Music and Dance on the Avenue,” To Benefit Alexandria Battered Women’s Shelter During the August First Thursday, Del…
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Tell the Alexandria Library How You Like Their NEW Logo: Take Survey Here
During Alexandria Library’s recent Needs Assessment, the community made the Library aware that it lacked brand recognition. In particular, community…
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Local Police Dog Gets Body Armor
Alexandria Police Department K9 Czekaj will receive a ballistic and stab-protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization…
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Your Guide To Saturday’s Del Ray Music Festival! 3-8pm, Live Local Bands, BEER GARDENS!
A cold beer (or margarita or wine!), food from some of the area’s top restaurants, and a free outdoor concert…
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Del Ray Community Raises Over $20,000 For Al’s Steak House
Neighborhood Rallies Around Restaurant Devastated By Three-Alarm Fire On Reopening Day In the week since the three-alarm fire that occurred…
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Alexandria’s Shuman’s Bakery: Today and Yesterday
By John Schoeni Who could forget in the 1950s the smell and wonderment of Shuman’s Bakery on the 400 block…
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How You Can Win or Nominate Someone for Alexandria’s 40 Under 40 Awards
The Alexandria Chamber of Commerce is launching a region-wide 40 Under 40 awards program, with the aim of recognizing emerging…
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Ben & Jerry’s Free Cone Day Raises $2,191
Local Celebs Mayor Silberberg, Congressman Beyer and Senator Ebbin Scoop for the Cause Ben & Jerry’s Free Cone Day was…
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Can You Host a Future Major League Ball Player?
Your Alexandria Aces will be playing in their ninth season in Port City, this year, and are actively seeking host…
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