The Zebra Press - GOOD News in Alexandria, VA

07/03/2025

🎉 Celebrating a True Alexandria Treasure! 🎉

Today, we join the Alexandria Sheriff’s Office and the entire community in honoring the incredible Gayle Reuter as she retires from her role as Accreditation Manager after five years of dedicated service.

Gayle helped lead A*O to the prestigious Triple Crown Award, and her impact extends far beyond the badge. From co-founding Art on the Avenue to organizing the beloved Del Ray Halloween Parade and serving on the Del Ray Business Association for decades, Gayle’s heart and hard work have shaped the spirit of Del Ray and Alexandria.

Please join The Zebra Press in wishing Gayle the happiest of retirements—and thank her for a lifetime of leadership, kindness, and community magic. 💐💛

👉 Read the full story below

ALEXANDRIA, VA - Today, the Alexandria Sheriff’s Office and broader community comes together to celebrate the outstanding public service of Gayle Reuter,

07/03/2025

🎉 Local Spotlight: Woodbine Rehab Celebrates Donna Shaw!

After 26 years of dedicated service—including 18 as Administrator—Donna Shaw, RN, LNHA, is stepping into a new leadership role supporting Woodbine Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center and sister communities across Northern Virginia.

The Woodbine team recently surprised Donna with a heartfelt celebration to honor her incredible impact on staff, residents, and the Alexandria community. 💙

See full story here: https://thezebra.org/2025/07/03/%F0%9F%8E%89-local-spotlight-woodbine-rehab-celebrates-donna-shaw/

👏 Thank you, Donna, for your compassion, leadership, and years of service improving senior care in our city!

📍 Want to join the team at Woodbine? Check out their career opportunities here: https://ow.ly/zIYh50WjPHM

ALEXANDRIA, VA- Woodbine Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center, a long-term care and skilled nursing facility located at 2729 King Street, recently

07/03/2025

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Please spread the word for this lost dog. Nala was LOST on June 29, 2025 in Alexandria, VA 22302 near Park Center Dr

Message from Owner: Please let’s find my baby before the fireworks this Friday. I want her safe and sound . She’s all bark and very friendly. She may be skittish of new people so don’t chase her please. She’s super athletic and can jump 10ft fences as well as she runs fast so may be impossible to catch. If you see her contact me so I can go searching and get her .

Description: White heart on back of neck that connects to her chest

For more info or to contact Nala's owner, click here: https://www.pawboost.com/p/71749644

Lost or found a pet? Report it to PawBoost here: https://www.pawboost.com/l/rpl

07/03/2025

🚧 Alexandria is improving trail access—and your input matters!

The City of Alexandria is hosting a virtual community meeting on Tuesday, July 15 (6:30–7:30 p.m.) to review planned sidewalk widening and Mount Vernon Trail access upgrades along East Abingdon Drive.

🔹 Learn about:
• Project scope & timeline (construction begins Aug 4, weather permitting)
• Traffic impacts: work hours, parking, and lane closures
• Opportunities to ask questions & share feedback

📌 Register now to receive the Zoom link → https://thezebra.org/2025/07/03/city-of-alexandria-to-host-community-meeting-for-mount-vernon-trail-improvements-at-east-abingdon-drive/

Residents can also view project details on the City’s website.

✅ Accessibility & translation services available—just reach out!

Help make this pedestrian and trail connection safer for everyone. Share this with neighbors who bike, walk, run, or just love the Mount Vernon Trail.


Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail

Alexandria, VA – The City of Alexandria is inviting residents to participate in a virtual pre-construction community meeting to learn more about upcoming

07/03/2025

Good news in Del Ray Alexandria.

07/03/2025

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07/03/2025

🐱 Animal Welfare League of Alexandria Gets Purr-fect Surprise from Birdie & Louie! 🐾

The cats at Alexandria’s animal shelter are eating like royalty this week—thanks to a generous donation of 34,000 cans of premium cat food from Birdie & Louie! 😺🥫

As part of a nationwide giveaway of 2 million cans, Alexandria was selected as one of just 100 shelters to receive this incredible boost. It’s a big win for our local shelter—and even bigger for the cats waiting for their forever homes.

👏 Huge thanks to Birdie & Louie for supporting animal welfare in such a big way.

📰 Read the full story here: https://thezebra.org/2025/07/03/alexandria-animal-shelter-receives-34000-cans-of-cat-food-from-birdie-louie-as-part-of-a-nationwide-2-million-can-donation-to-100-shelters/

ALEXANDRIA, VA – The cats at the Alexandria Animal Shelter are enjoying gourmet meals this week, thanks to a major donation from Birdie & Louie. As

07/03/2025

The public bids farewell to the Dr. Gladys B. West exhibit at Virginia Tech Innovation Campus in Potomac Yard this morning. Virginia Tech Executve Director Lance Collins will address the audience.

07/03/2025

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07/02/2025

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07/02/2025

💇‍♀️🎉 Girls’ Night Out at Salon deZEN! 🎉💇‍♀️

Last night was all about the glam as Salon Dezen in Alexandria rolled out the red carpet for a special Girls’ Night Out—hosted exclusively for our fabulous Friends of Guest House residents! 🥂✨ From hair transformations to chill vibes and non-stop laughter, we all had the best time letting our inner divas shine.

📸 Highlights from the evening:

Sips of bubbly as stylists worked their magic ✨

Friendly mingling with new pals from the neighborhood

A salon decked out in its signature artsy, plant-filled zen-studio style 🌿

Smiles for miles—because nothing says self-care like a night of pampering and connection!

A HUGE “shout out” to Salon deZEN for creating such a warm, inclusive space—and to everyone who helped to make it a night to remember. 💁‍♀️❤️

ALEXANDRIA, VA - Five Friends of Guest House residents were treated to a girls’ night of a hair and makeup makeover, jewelry giveaways, photos, food, and