The Zebra Press - GOOD News in Alexandria, VA

11/16/2025

📣 Big News for Alexandria Teens! 🚀
Thinking college? Here’s a game-changer: Starting Fall 2026, Johns Hopkins University in nearby Baltimore will cover full tuition for families earning up to $200,000/year — and if your family earns up to $100,000, they’ll even cover housing, dining & fees. 

That means for many students in Alexandria, the doors to one of the country’s top universities just swung wide open 🎓✨

👉 Tap the link in our bio to read our full story: “Alexandria Teens: Johns Hopkins Just Made College Free for Most Families — Here’s Why it Matters in Virginia.” 

11/16/2025

🎓💸 BREAKING FOR ALEXANDRIA FAMILIES: Johns Hopkins just made college free for most households — and yes, that includes Virginians. If your family makes under $200K, your teen could attend one of the nation’s top universities with zero tuition. Under $100K? Hopkins covers housing, dining — the works.

What this means for Alexandria students, read full story below.

ALEXANDRIA, VA - A significant shift in college affordability is happening just up I-95. Johns Hopkins University (JHU) in Baltimore — one of the nation’s

11/16/2025

We were cordially invited to attend a retirement celebration for Mr. Lawrence " ROBBIE" Robinson
in appreciation for his 52 years of service to The Alexandria Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Planning Committee Saturday November 15th, 2025 at the Departmental Progressive Club(DPC)- 411 Gibbon Street Alexandria, VA
Thank you Rosa Byrd for inviting us.
Special thanks to Mayor Gaskins, Councilwoman Jacinta Greene , School Board Chair Dr. Michelle Rief, Alexandria City School Board and Councilman Canek Aguirre for Alexandria City Council ( DPC Member),
DPC President Vaughn Ambrose ( & door concerts) and DPC member former School Noard member Campbell
Photos: Lucelle O'Flaherty

11/15/2025

Our BIGGEST and BEST deal of the year is here!
If you’ve been thinking about updating your interiors, now’s the perfect time to book. This limited-time winter offer brings extra value, expert craftsmanship, and the finishing touches your home deserves.

Schedule your project today and make the most of this seasonal deal before it’s gone.
📞 703.253.9268 | 🌐 www.patrickspainting.com

11/15/2025

Stop by today! 7968 Fort Hunt Road in Hollin Hall

11/15/2025

From boots to business, Alexandria’s veteran and military spouse entrepreneurs are on the move. 🇺🇸

Virginia Tech’s new Institute for Advanced Computing and the Alexandria Economic Development Partnership just teamed up for a high-energy networking event, connecting local founders, resource partners, and community leaders — all focused on turning military grit into business growth right here at home.

ALEXANDRIA, VA - In an inspiring gathering held on Thursday, Nov 13, designed to foster support and growth for veteran and military spouse entrepreneurs,

11/15/2025

💸 Dreams dashed but spirits high!
The Mega Millions jackpot may have been won in Georgia, but The Zebra’s Publisher Mary Wadland is still here in Alexandria — holding a very crumpled losing ticket, laughing at her shattered Florida-condo dreams, and staying optimistic as ever. 😅🐾

I woke up this morning ready—truly ready—to pack my imaginary bags, claim my imaginary keys to a sunny little Florida condo overlooking a golf course, and

11/15/2025

This holiday season, YOU NEED HADEED!

Hadeed Carpet

11/15/2025

Our BIGGEST and BEST deal of the year is here!
If you’ve been thinking about updating your interiors, now’s the perfect time to book. This limited-time winter offer brings extra value, expert craftsmanship, and the finishing touches your home deserves. Patrick's Painting

Schedule your project today and make the most of this seasonal deal before it’s gone.
📞 703.253.9268 | 🌐 www.patrickspainting.com

11/15/2025

🌟 Big win for our city! 🎉 The National Science Foundation is staying right here in Alexandria — bringing 1,600 jobs to the new headquarters in Carlyle. 👏💼 Proud to call this place home.

11/15/2025

🚨 BREAKING NEWS FOR ALEXANDRIA! 🚨

Great news for our city’s innovation corridor — the National Science Foundation (NSF) is staying in Alexandria! GSA announced today that NSF will move to a new headquarters at 401 Dulany Street in Carlyle, right next to the USPTO.

This major win keeps up to 1,600 jobs in our community and strengthens Alexandria’s growing science and technology hub. City leaders say the move ensures HUD can relocate into NSF’s former building without losing one of our most important economic anchors.

Alexandria keeps HUD and NSF — a double victory! 🎉

Read the full story: https://thezebra.org/2025/11/14/national-science-foundation-stays-in-alexandria-carlyle-headquarters/

ALEXANDRIA, VA — In a major victory for Alexandria’s economy and innovation corridor, the U.S. General Services Administration announced Friday that the

11/14/2025

TOMORROW: The Mount Vernon Rec Center is throwing a big, free grand reopening party on Saturday — and the Washington Nationals’ own George Washington mascot will be there for high-fives and photos!

Skating, kids’ games, music, food trucks, West Po Cheer Team, climbing walls… it’s all happening, and neighbors won’t want to miss it.

See you there!

ALEXANDRIA, VA — The Fairfax County Park Authority is rolling out the welcome mat for the community as the newly refreshed Mount Vernon Rec Center