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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Local Architect McAllister Draws from his own Chef experience to Design Incredible Restaurant Spaces
By Robert F. Murray The McAllister Architects Team (Left to Right., Theresa Yates, Anthony Scovazzo, Gasim Elfaki, Amelia Decker, and…
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Del Ray’s Darling Betty Bursts onto the local Children’s Clothing Scene
By Mary Wadland Classic dresses for girls available between $45.00 and $55.00[/caption] New to the Northern Virginia area, Darling Betty…
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City of Alexandria to Extend Old Town Pool Operating Season
The Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities will continue to operate the Old Town Pool, located at 1609 Cameron…
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Old Town Farmers’ Market Introduces Double Dollar Deal for SNAP/EBT Beneficiaries
As of the end of July, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) beneficiaries are now able to get more bang for…
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Local Author Pens Two New Books for Kids
Lynn B. Sauls, a long-time resident of Alexandria, recently published two new children’s books, Through Big Brown Eyes and Gabriel…
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Majestic Chef “Red” Overmiller Shaves Head for Charity
Chef “Red” Shannon Overmiller, beloved chef dynamo of The Majestic, along with 14 other Washington DC-based chefs and mixologists, including Eat…
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Host Families Wanted for Exchange Students
STS Foundation is looking for host families in Virginia who are willing to open their hearts and homes to a…
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FAIRFAX FIREFIGHTER WINS SILVER, BRONZE
Fairfax’s Sam Gray Bests Competition in Indoor Rowing, Mountain Running Fairfax County Fire and Rescue firefighter Sam Gray won a…
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Pamela Collins-Fisk To Be Published
Alexandria resident Pamela Collins-Fisk, wife of Zebra columnist Marcus Fisk, will have her first novel, The Innkeeper’s Diary, published this…
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Alexandria Resident’s Debut Novel “All Our Yesterdays” Being Released
Summer 2013 in US and Europe, and movie adaptation is underway Publisher Disney-Hyperion acquired author Cristin Terrill’s All Our Yesterdays…
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