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 Sheriff’s Office Welcomes Nine New Deputies
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Nine newly minted Alexandria deputy sheriffs are officially ready to serve the city after graduating from the…
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Roll Back in Time: Alexandria’s Legendary Roller Rink Takes Center Stage Again Dec. 3
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Before the rise of social media, the Alexandria Roller Rink was a true hub of skating, music, and…
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Alexandria’s Own Hadi Kamara Wins a Rhodes Scholarship — From a 2.08 GPA to One of the World’s Most Prestigious Honors
ALEXANDRIA, VA – When Alexandria native Hadi Kamara learned that he had been selected as one of only 32 Rhodes…
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Why Visiting Mount Vernon Still Matters — Especially at Thanksgiving
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Every so often, and it happened again yesterday in a text, someone tells me they won’t visit…
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Belle View Goes to the Dogs (In the Best Possible Way)
Alexandria, VA — Belle View Shopping Center has a new reason for tails to wag: the team behind Del Ray…
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Don’t Miss the Handmade Toaster Pastries at the Old Town Alexandria Farmers’ Market
ALEXANDRIA, VA – If you’ve ever overheard anyone in Alexandria rave about “those MB toaster pastries,” tomorrow’s your chance to…
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Alexandria City High’s “Theogony” Wins National Courage in Student Journalism Award
Alexandria, VA – Theogony, the student newspaper at Alexandria City High School, is the winner of the 2025 Courage in…
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Old Town Farmers’ Market to Relocate for 2-3 Years During City Hall Renovations
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Alexandria’s iconic Old Town Farmers’ Market—one of the oldest continuously operating markets in the nation—is on the…
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“Be Someone’s Holiday Visitor: A Few Minutes of Your Time Can Change a Lonely Season”
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Christmas in Alexandria has often been likened to the set of a Hallmark movie—twinkling lights, warm storefronts,…
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Your Definitive Guide to Alexandria Holiday Magic: Tree Lightings, Parades, and Seasonal Traditions Sparkle Across the City
ALEXANDRIA, VA – “Christmas in Alexandria has been likened to the set of a Hallmark movie,” one longtime resident says—and…
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