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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Marian Van Landingham Wins 2024 Brenman Award
ALEXANDRIA, VA-Marian Van Landingham is the winner of the 2024 Bernard “Ben” Brenman Archaeology in Alexandria Award. Van Landingham was…
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Carpenter’s Shelter Raises Close to $100,000 at 20th Anniversary Cook-Off on Sunday, October 13
ALEXANDRIA VA – Sunday, October 13, marked the 20th Anniversary of the Carpenter’s Shelter Cook-Off. The Birchmere, Alexandria’s legendary music…
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National Breast Center Foundation Holds 9th Annual Walk to Bust Cancer Sunday, October 20th
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia – The National Breast Center Foundation is pleased to announce its Ninth Annual Walk to Bust Cancer at…
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OBITUARY: Prominent Attorney and Family Man, Michael Flemming, 76, Dies
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Michael Flemming, 76, died on Monday, October 7, 2024, surrounded by his wife Carter and sons David and…
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Concerts at Christ Church Series Begins This Month
Alexandria, VA – Historic Christ Church in Old Town is pleased to announce Concerts at Christ Church, a monthly noontime…
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Alexandria Community Supports GoFundMe to Send Beloved Crossing Guard Home to His Final Resting Place in Trinidad
ALEXANDRIA, VA-Richard Thomas, a beloved crossing guard who looked out for schoolchildren for 19 years, died unexpectedly on Oct. 1.…
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Public Invited: North Potomac Yard Park Opening Oct. 19
ALEXANDRIA, VA-A new park is opening in Alexandria. The public is invited to attend a ceremony for North Potomac Yard…
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New Color Scheme of Lee-Fendall House Restores Historic Accuracy
ALEXANDRIA, VA – The Lee-Fendall House Museum and Garden recently completed a major exterior paint and restoration project, fascinating Alexandrians…
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You are Invited to Crumbl’s Grand Opening Pink Party –Free Cookies and Selfies with Baby Cow
ALEXANDRIA, VA — Crumbl, the nation’s fastest-growing dessert franchise, has finally arrived in West Alexandria at 3618 King Street in Bradlee…
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For Third Straight Year, Condé Nast Traveler Readers Choose Alexandria as a Top Small City
ALEXANDRIA, VA-“Condé Nast Traveler” readers have once more selcted Alexandria for third place on the magazine’s Top 10 Small Cities…
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