The Zebra Press - GOOD News in Alexandria, VA

01/22/2021

The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria serves as a temporary, loving home for animals until they're adopted. Meet some of these furry friends and join the conversation!

01/22/2021

Alexandria Mayor Justin Wilson Announces Bid for Re-Election

The Zebra interviewed AlexandriaVA.gov Mayor Justin Wilson about his re-election bid and more. Read the story below for details.

I'm running for re-election because I believe that Alexandria can lead the recovery and not just survive, but thrive

01/22/2021

Join Dr. Lauren Fisher and Mai Trinh, MS, CHHC, chronic health disease expert and health coach, as they discuss what women need to know to thrive in their 40s and beyond.

01/22/2021

Support ACPS Students by Participating in Walk the Block, Feb. 1

School is about to start. Show your support to Alexandria City Public Schools students. Alexandria Moves Alexandria City Public Schools Safe Routes to School RunningBrooke AlexandriaVA.gov Animal Welfare League of Alexandria

Initiative designed to promote physical activity, resemble walk to school

01/22/2021

Jollibee from the Philippines is coming to the Plaza at Landmark

Jollibee is coming to Plaza at Landmark. Filipino-style chicken is joining the amazing food show in Alexandria, VA.

Jollibee from the Philippines is coming to the Plaza at Landmark with Chickenjoy fried chicken, and “Yumburger,” and sweet "Jolly Spaghetti,"

01/22/2021

Visit Greenstreet Gardens online at www.greenstreetgardens.com.

01/22/2021

Buy a box of Plasencia Cigars and get 7 Plasencia Vintage Cigars FREE! (excluding Nesticos). It's a great way to celebrate Friday in style. Speaking of celebrating, come enjoy a cigar in our smoking lounge upstairs at 210 King Street in Old Town. @oldvirginiatobacco

01/22/2021

Alexandria Health Department Provides Updates on COVID-19 Vaccine Administration

Wondering when you will get the vaccine? Read this article to learn about how the Alexandria Health Department is handling the demand. AlexandriaVA.gov

ALEXANDRIA, VA-The Alexandria Health Department (AHD) is working hard to vaccinate residents from COVID-19. Currently in Phase 1b, they are doing so with a limited supply of doses. AHD projects that for the next three to four weeks, they will receive 2,000 doses per week. Considering that complete i...

01/22/2021

Baseball great Henry ‘Hank’ Aaron, 86, passes into history

We've lost one of the greats. Hank Aaron is swinging for the stars now.

Brave for the ages: Henry Aaron, 86, dies in Atlanta

01/22/2021

staying warm!

01/22/2021

Looks like "Bernie" has been
around Alexandria!
Pork Barrel BBQ Restaurant - Del Ray, The Birchmere, Port City Brewing Company and National Harbor, MD .
Thanks to @Terry Patin for sharing these.

01/22/2021

Timeline Photos

01/22/2021

Starts today! Enjoy Alexandria Restaurant Week at home this winter for an extended two-week period and show your support for the city’s large community of locally owned restaurants. For 17 days and three weekends, more than 60 restaurants will offer a $49 takeout dinner for two. New this winter, more than half of these restaurants will also offer a $25 takeout dinner for one. See the list of participants and browse the menu book at AlexandriaRestaurantWeek.com. Visit Alexandria VA!!

01/22/2021

"Oh What a Beautiful Morning.."

01/22/2021

The Virginia Amos Show on Z-TV LIVE with Agenda: Alexandria

“Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Alexandria” - How do we begin the discussion? Watch as Virginia welcomes Shad Thomas and Alyia Gaskins from Agenda Alexandria in a preview discussion about the upcoming panel discussion MONDAY, Jan 25 at Agenda Alexandria

01/21/2021

Cafe 44 is participating in Alexandria Restaurant Week To-Go!

01/21/2021

Citizens Group Fights to Save The Heritage Complex in Alexandria - The Zebra

Adopting the tagline, “High rises don’t belong in Old Town,” the Citizens Group of he Southwest Quadrant (CASWQ) is fighting to preserve Alexandria’s historical integrity and charm.

After several months of discussion, residents living near The Heritage created the Citizens Association of the South West Quadrant (CASWQ) to oppose this development.

01/21/2021

On Tuesday evening of this historic week, ALX Community joined in the National Moment of Unity and Remembrance to honor all the wonderfully beautiful lives lost to COVID-19.

Thanks for all you do, ALX Community! Keep shining your light. ❤️

National Moment of Remembrance 🕯🤍

01/21/2021

Z-NEWSLETTER (1-21-21): ONLINE MENU FOR RESTAURANT WEEK, MLK DAY, ART EXHIBITS

The latest Z-Newsletter is here! Details about Alexandria's Restaurant Week To-Go inside!

Don't Miss the Latest Good News in Alexandria! Your Alexandria Newsletter Your Online Menu Book Is Here for Alexandria Restaurant Week To Go!!! For an extended two-week period, more than 60 restaurant

01/21/2021

Let us not forget....

01/21/2021

baby, it's cold outside... be sure to wear mittens!

When you’re still dishing out orders in a tent, when 10 months ago you thought it was only going to be a two week thing...
#gratefulforourcustomers #curbsidepickup #welovedelray

01/21/2021

Yup!

01/21/2021

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01/21/2021

#bethelight

01/21/2021

Z-TV LIVE Legal Matters with Paul J. Dean, Esquire

SMALL BUSINESSES! Tune in and learn how to avoid tricky and costly legal pitfalls while starting and running your small business. Wednesday at 7.

01/20/2021

The Zebra Press - GOOD News in Alexandria, VA

SMALL BUSINESSES: From operating agreements to contracts, licenses and employment issues, many legal aspects of running a business can be complicated. Paul Dean, Esquire, of The Law Offices of Paul J. Dean, PLLC, break sit all down for you. Tune in tonight at 7!

SMALL BUSINESSES! Tune in and learn how to avoid tricky and costly legal pitfalls while starting and running your small business, with excellent information from The Law Offices of Paul J. Dean, PLLC Tonight at 7.

01/20/2021

Royal Restaurant and Cafe
Louis Matsikas General Manager and Mimi Mussie, 26 years, Assistant Manager

01/20/2021

Schedule an appointment with Metro Motors before you see that little red light on your dashboard. Metro Motor http://ow.ly/w9Gm50D5fV5

01/20/2021

Doyle's Outpost

01/20/2021

Glory, Glory, Alexandria.
(Photo by Lucelle O'Flaherty for The Zebra Press)
#alexandriastrong, #masonictemple, #alexandriava

01/20/2021

Timeline Photos

01/20/2021

Brian Franke Music is an independent award-winning singer/songwriter residing in Virginia, both a frequently booked cover song musician as well as an original songwriter. Since 2009 he has made music his career playing over 250 shows each year both locally and as a touring artist. His music has been noted to have folk rock undertones with catchy melodies drawing comparisons to artists such as Pete Yorn, Toad the Wet Sprocket, and Bruce Springsteen. His success as a musician lies in his ability to be versatile, reliable, supportive, and being respectful in the relationships he has grown throughout a nearly decade long career. Join host Steve Houk and Brian this Monday at 7 by clicking GET REMINDER below.

01/20/2021

FIRST PALINDROME FOR Inauguration
1 20 2021 Inauguration Day a palindrome that won't happen again for 1,000 Years !

01/20/2021

Alexandria and the American Revolution
Historian Patrick O’Neill will discuss little-known local events in the War of Independence: a smallpox inoculation campaign at Jones Point, then a foray by British warships targeting Alexandria and Mount Vernon.
This program is appropriate for ages 13 and older.
An invitation to join this online event will be sent to participants after they register. Teens. (R)
https://librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/7352511?fbclid=IwAR366R3ALcOgtYYu3sVgO5wx59axndA52A_qlrXI3hCsQsEasxVyfsIRqGc

01/20/2021

Reading, Writing and Ralph with Michael Gryboski

Author Michael Gryboski joins Zebra Literary Editor Ralph Peluso for a rousing discussion of Gryboski's new book, Memories of Lasting Shadows. Chaotic divisive issues, dark secrets, backroom deals in the American political theater played forward two generations. Join the discussion and be ready for Ralph's trivia questions -- you could win a signed copy of the book!