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MFF Executive Director Susan Koch in a post-screening Q&A with Harriet Director Kasi Lemmons, Producer Debra Martin Chase, and composer Terence Blanchard. (Photo: Kelly MacConomy)By Kelly MacConomy ALEXANDRIA,VA- October is…4 hours ago
ALEXANDRIA,VA-Ben Bishop wrote in, “In September, Zebra and I enjoyed a visit to the Karen Blixen Museum in Nairobi, Kenya.” Next time you travel to someplace interesting, take a photo…4 hours ago
(Photo: ski4fd from Pixabay)By Daniel Lee, Office of Historic Alexandria ALEXANDRIA,VA- As fall envelops us, the apple is the fruit most commonly found seen at grocery stores and farmer’s markets.…4 hours ago
Annual cost of care in VirginiaBy Michael Pope ALEXANDRIA,VA- Will aging seniors be forced out of Alexandria? What is the future of memory care, and how will a growing population…10 hours ago
The lobby of Christ House, 131 S. West St. in Old Town. (Courtesy photo)Alexandria, VA – It’s reassuring that good work gets noticed, and on Nov. 9, Christ House was…11 hours ago
Alexandria Police Lt. Mike Kochis (Courtesy photo)Alexandria, VA – Alexandria Police Lt. Mike Kochis was surprised how fast Narcan works. In September, the 16-year APD veteran saved the life of…11 hours ago
Join us in a food collection drive to replenish local food banks before the holidays. Fill a truck in Market Square with your donations on Nov 19, 10am-3pm.; or bring…12 hours ago
Thanks to @AlexandriaVAGov #VirginiaTech flags are flying on Market Square commemorating the one-year anniversary of the #VTInnovationCampus announcement. Snap your photo - they'll be up all week @dchokies @VTGradSchoolNCR #AlexandriaVA…13 hours ago
By Sara Dudley Brown, Theatre Editor Daniel Powers in full dance mode! Andrew Fassbender Photography.I had the pleasure of interviewing Daniel Powers, Alexandria-raised and educated, and one of the…13 hours ago
By Juliet Crichton ALEXANDRIA, VA — Resting on a cushion of clean hay, the pregnant mare appeared calm. Her glistening black tail, finely braided, was arched. A fan hummed in…1 day ago
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — A Russian accused of running a website that helped people commit more than $20 million in credit-card fraud has been extradited to Virginia to face criminal…1 day ago
The woman who allegedly trespassed three days in a row at the CIA headquarters and requested “to speak with Agent Penis” recently showed up at the home of former President Barack…2 days ago
Alexandria Artist Todd Healy working on a custom frame in his studio at the Lafayette Gallery. (Photo: Scott MacConomy)By Kelly MacConomy ALEXANDRIA, VA – Even as the character of small…2 days ago
On Saturday, November 16, the City will hold the second in a series of community meetings on Alexandria’s work on the Equal Justice Initiative’s Community Remembrance Project. Learn more and…2 days ago
Scouts salute a small statue of Capt. Rocky Versace on Veterans Day at Mount Vernon Recreation Center, Nov. 11, 2019. (Photo: James Cullum)Alexandria, VA – “God Bless America” was the…2 days ago
Getting compared to one of rock’s earliest and biggest legends as you start out your career can do one of two things. It can give you some much needed inspiration…2 days ago
Learn more about the City’s strategic plan to combat the opioid crisis and provide input at a “Community Conversation” on Nov 18, or through an online survey. Details: http://alexandriava.gov/111911 pic.twitter.com/JMxM9O6ec63 days ago
Join us! Anniversary Ball this Saturday, Nov 16, 7-10pm. Enjoy dancing to music by @goodshotjudy, artist reception in @TargetGallery, food, bar, film premiere, roving performers & more! @mikafrak is MC!…3 days ago
[Editor’s Note: In recognition of Veterans Day, which falls on Nov. 11, the Zebra wanted to tell the story of a fascinating veteran, and was privileged to speak with Capt.…3 days ago
There are many destinations that galvanize the holiday spirit. One in particular can be found in the D.C. area, according to Oprah Magazine. Old Town Alexandria in Northern Virginia was…4 days ago
At 1 pm on November 11, the Friends of Rocky Versace will host the 18th annual Alexandria Veteran’s Day Ceremony inside the Mount Vernon Rec Center. The names of all…5 days ago
Delegate Eileen Filler-Corn of Northern Virginia’s 41st District is the first woman to be nominated to be the speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates. Delegate Charniele Herring of Northern…5 days ago
'For a traditional American Christmas, head to Alexandria, Virginia, where the Old Town's streets and 18th-century row houses bustle with good cheer each December.'5 days ago
Ukraine has yet to send the funds needed to ship a stolen painting back across the Atlantic. The public can see it in Old Town in the meantime.5 days ago
By Sara Dudley Brown, Theatre Editor The cast of “A Chorus Line” at Signature Theatre. Photo by Christopher Mueller.Since I have never seen “A Chorus Line” live onstage (only the…5 days ago
Volunteers with Rebuilding Together and Sears renovated the facility for U.S. Vets in Washington, D.C. (Courtesy photo)Alexandria, VA – When was the last time you helped a veteran? On Wednesday,…5 days ago
Alexandria, VA – The Alexandria Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) invites the public to make the 2017 holiday season brighter for the most vulnerable members of our community…5 days ago
Kashif Bashir — who was found not guilty by reason of insanity in the 2013 shooting of an Alexandria, Virginia, police officer — will not stand trial next week in…6 days ago
U.S. Navy Capt. Eugene “Red” McDaniel speaks at the Salute to Veterans Awards at the Belle Haven Country Club, Nov. 6, 2019. (Courtesy photo)Alexandria, VA – Faith got Captain Eugene…6 days ago
One of the common characteristics of highly successful business owners is their tendency to ask really good questions – and lots of them. Even if you consider yourself business-savvy, you…