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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Where Horsepower Meets Heart: Speed, Style, and Philanthropy Take Over Old Town
Alexandria, VA – For one weekend each spring, the historic roads of Old Town Alexandria come alive with car enthusiasts…
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Alexandria Bans Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers
Alexandria, VA – In mid-May the Alexandria City Council passed an ordinance banning the use of gas-powered leaf blowers in…
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David Garibaldi Brings Art to the High-Octane Ball
Alexandria, VA – It took David Garibaldi a matter of minutes to create his painting. In a blur of paint,…
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Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week Starts June 7
Alexandria, VA – Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week is from June 7 to 15. Alexandria will promote the waterway’s history and…
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A Fond Farewell: Reunions Owner Retires After Decades of Dedication
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Thirty-six years ago, just after giving birth, one Alexandria mother made an unusual first stop—not home, but…
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Birria Tacos, Chicken Brunello and a Celebrity Judge Steal the Show at 16th Annual Taste of Del Ray
Alexandria, VA – Sunshine, sizzling bites, and a side of star power made the 16th Annual Taste of Del Ray…
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Stitching New Beginnings: Afghan and Ethiopian Women Graduate from Alexandria Sewing Program
ALEXANDRIA, VA-This morning (May 29), Fairlington United Methodist Church (3900 King St.) held a special graduation ceremony to honor the…
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Record-Breaking $700K in Scholarships Awarded to Alexandria City High School Seniors
Alexandria, VA – The Scholarship Fund of Alexandria (SFA) awarded nearly $700,000 in postsecondary scholarships to 215 seniors from Alexandria…
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A Taste of the Past: Ice Cream History Tour Reveals Old Town Alexandria’s Hidden Gems
ALEXANDRIA, VA – They came for the ice cream. They stayed for the history. On a sublime blue-skied Sunday afternoon…
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Vietnam Veterans Memorial Replica, The Wall That Heals, Coming to Alexandria, June 12 -15
ALEXANDRIA, VA – The Wall That Heals, a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, along with a mobile…
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