53+ min ago   (475+ words) ALEXANDRIA, VA — A room filled with books now carries the name of an Alexandria educator who spent much of her career helping children discover that reading could become a source of confidence rather than frustration. Alexandria City Public Schools dedicated…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago   (249+ words) ALEXANDRIA, VA — Ever wonder what happens behind the scenes at City Hall, how Alexandria departments work together, or where residents can have a meaningful voice in local government? The City of Alexandria is now accepting applications for its Fall 2026 City…...

1+ day, 20+ hour ago   (420+ words) Alexandria, VA – In a small commercial kitchen, baking cookies and mixing granola are only part of the work. At Together We Bake, an Alexandria-based nonprofit employment social enterprise, women learn food production, quality control, customer service and teamwork while building…...

2+ day, 3+ hour ago   (413+ words) Alexandria, VA – Looking for a way to boost a child’s confidence, knowledge, and public speaking skills simultaneously? Preteens and teenagers—known as junior docents—at the Gadsby Tavern Museum revel in the multiple skills they’ve learned just sharing information on…...

2+ day, 4+ hour ago   (332+ words) Debby Critchley has been an integral part of The Zebra almost from the very beginning by taking on the mantle of Food Editor. She also creates the monthly Events Calendar and regularly contributes to our social media. Born in Chicago,…...

3+ day, 8+ hour ago   (341+ words) ALEXANDRIA, VA — An error in Alexandria City Public Schools’ walk-zone locator confused some families about transportation eligibility as the school year began, according to three School Board members. The school division’s walk-distance policy did not change. The standard remains one…...

3+ day, 8+ hour ago   (187+ words) ALEXANDRIA, VA—The athletic field at Alexandria City High School’s Minnie Howard Campus has officially been named the Kerry J. Donley Athletic Field Complex, honoring the late Alexandria mayor and longtime champion of the city’s public schools. Donley served as…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (468+ words) ALEXANDRIA, VA — Alexandria City High School students are being warned to turn off their cellphones, smartwatches, earbuds and other personal electronic devices—and keep them out of sight—as the school begins full enforcement of its “Off and Away All…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (505+ words) ALEXANDRIA, VA – Alexandria is a city of considerable wealth, with a median household income of $119,681. But need is woven through the community: 7.9% of residents live below the federal poverty line, according to U.S. Census data. At Alexandria City Public Schools,…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (420+ words) ALEXANDRIA, VA—Dr. Melanie Kay-Wyatt has concluded her service as superintendent of Alexandria City Public Schools earlier than anticipated, and the Alexandria City School Board has appointed Chief of Staff Dr. Grace Taylor as acting superintendent. The leadership changes took…...