Environmental
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Over a Thousand Bicyclists Roll Through Alexandria on Bike to Work Day 2026
An abridged version of this story appeared in the June print issue of The Zebra Alexandria, VA – The morning…
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Alexandria Repaving Update for April 27–May 1
– The City of Alexandria’s Department of Transportation and Environmental Services (T&ES) continues its ongoing efforts to maintain and improve…
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Alexandria Begins Testing Massive Tunnel Designed to Keep Sewage Out of the Potomac River
ALEXANDRIA, VA – After years of planning and construction, Alexandria has reached a major milestone in its effort to protect…
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Alexandria Promotes Safe Medication Disposal
ALEXANDRIA, VA — The City of Alexandria is encouraging residents to safely dispose of unneeded prescription medications —including those prescribed…
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40 Shopping Carts Pulled from Little Hunting Creek
ALEXANDRIA, VA — Can’t find a shopping cart? No, they’re not in the far corner of the parking lot. They’ve been…
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Cleaner River, Big Win: Alexandria Hits 90% Reduction in Sewage Overflows
ALEXANDRIA, VA — AlexRenew has announced a major milestone in its ongoing RiverRenew program: the Hooffs Run Interceptor—one of the…
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Assessing Danger: The Geopolitical Risk Tool You Need Now
Alexandria, VA — Born and raised in Alexandria, Virginia, Noah Warren has built a free online platform designed to help…
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Alexandria to Host Town Hall on Potomac Interceptor Spill
ALEXANDRIA, VA — The City of Alexandria invites residents to attend a community Town Hall about the Potomac Interceptor collapse…
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Why Are Seagulls Gathering at Oronoco Park in Alexandria?
ALEXANDRIA, VA – When Agnes Artemel posted a photo in the Unseen Old Town Facebook Group of a flock of…
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Potomac Sewage Spill: What Alexandria’s Waterfront Data Shows — And What It Means for Wildlife
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Following the major Potomac sewage spill affecting Alexandria’s waterfront, residents immediately asked the same question: What does…
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