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School News
Alexandria Student Wins at International History Contest for Paper on Library Sit-In
ALEXANDRIA, VA – National History Day® (NHD), a nonprofit in College Park, Maryland, has held contests each year since 1974.…
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Community News Alexandria Virginia
The Heatwave Continues: Cooling Centers Open in Alexandria Through Thursday
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Late last week The Zebra reported that the City of Alexandria had opened a number of cooling…
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Zebra Misc
Z Sale of the Centuries: Lee Boyhood Home Sells For $4.7 Million
By Kelly MacConomy ALEXANDRIA, VA – Yesterday The Zebra Press posted about the sale of the Lee boyhood home…
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Community News Alexandria Virginia
Large “Witness Tree” Slated to be Cut Down for Concession Stand at Alexandria High School
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Alexandria Living Legend McArthur Myers only found out yesterday that a large oak tree is scheduled to…
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Zebra Misc
Beginning August 1, Composting Restarts at Farmers’ Markets
The City of Alexandria’s food waste composting stations will reopen at the Del Ray and Old Town farmers’ markets on…
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Arts
BLACK HISTORY: See 23 Sherry Sanabria Paintings Via Alexandria’s New Online Portal
ALEXANDRIA, VA – The work of a great local artist is now available for all to see. Historic Alexandria announced…
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Community News Alexandria Virginia
Get on Board: WMATA to Hold Virtual Job Fair July 30
ALEXANDRIA, VA – The Alexandria Workforce Development Center continues to support residents who have lost jobs as a result of…
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Community News Alexandria Virginia
Want to Win a VISA Gift Card? Complete a Survey to Help DASH
ALEXANDRIA, VA – DASH is committed to safety. And as always, they are committed to providing the best service to…
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Community News Alexandria Virginia
Fill Out the 2020 Census? Census Takers Visiting Alexandria Soon
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Have you filled out the 2020 Census? Every household in Alexandria needs to be counted. Each…
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Zebra Misc
GOOD NEWS: The Collingwood Christmas Light Display Will Return
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Yes Virginia, there is a Santa Claus. The beloved Collingwood light display at 1601 Colllingwood Drive that…
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