Photo courtesy City of Alexandria ALEXANDRIA, VA-A new mural will be installed at the Torpedo Factory Art Center (105 N. Union St.) later this month. Silas Baker, based in Hampton, VA, was selected to design the mural that will be placed on the building’s loading dock door.  An Alexandria eNews bulletin reads: “Silas’ approved concept includes abstract design elements interwoven with American Dogwood flowers in a vibrant and colorful composition.” Baker was the finalist in a competition that included artists from all over the DMV. Influenced by skateboard culture of the Eighties and Ninet ..read more

Photo: Sam Kittner for Visit Alexandria ALEXANDRIA, VA-The Portside in Old Town Summer Festival returns for a two-day soiree to kick off summer with the whole family on the Alexandria waterfront. Festivities commence on Friday, June 21, 2024, with evening jazz performances and readings by Alexandria poets as part of the ALX Jazz Fest @ Portside. On Saturday, June 22, the fun continues with an eclectic musical lineup, local food offerings, a special edition beer from Port City Brewing Company, hands-on art and history activities and more. New This Year Friday ..read more

APD Officers David Hiltz (left) and Liam Reilly with baby Luis (via APD/Facebook) ALEXANDRIA, VA-Last month, a “frantic” call was placed to 9-1-1. A woman had just given birth at a residence on Executive Avenue, and the baby was not breathing. Officers David Hiltz and Liam Reilly woth the Alexandria Police Department responded to the scene. Right away, their training kicked in. Unable to find a heartbeat, Hiltz began CPR while Reilly kept the family calm. Following two rounds, Hitlz found a pulse and the baby started to “fuss,” he recalled in a post on APD’s Facebook page. “My entire focus was ..read more

Bicyclists set off from Smithsonian Metro Station, headed to Old Town for outdoor memorial. Photo: John Canery/The Zebra Press Alexandria, VA – Shortly before 6:00 pm on Thursday June 6, a bicyclist rolled onto the National Mall, stopping at the Smithsonian Metro Station. And then another bicyclist. And then another. Soon a steady stream of cyclists, forming a somber cavalcade, arrived at the meeting spot. 75 bicyclists from all over the DC area came to take part in a memorial bike ride to eulogize one of their own – 64-year-old Scott Cornell Binde of Alexandria, an avid cyclist, who was kille ..read more

(Photos: The Seward Group) Alexandria, VA – Hi Alexandrians! It has been a robust spring market (starting in January) in our beloved Alexandria and all of Northern Virginia. While we are seeing inventory increase some, most well-priced and well-presented homes are receiving multiple offers and contracting at over list price with many buyer contingencies waived. No market lasts forever, as markets are fluid and fluctuating, like all goods, services, and economies. Have you tried to write offers on a home that are not being accepted? Are you thinking about starting your home buying search? Want ..read more

Picturesque waterfall in Winkler Botanical Preserve, located in Alexandria’s west end. (Photo courtesy Steve Cohen) By Steve Cohen, ABC Alexandria, VA – Nestled in the vibrant heart of Alexandria’s West End lies the 44-acre Winkler Botanical Preserve, a tranquil urban oasis. Here, amidst winding trails, streams, a serene lake, and a picturesque waterfall embraced by forest and native flora, you’ll discover a breathtaking sanctuary within the urban landscape of Alexandria. The preserve provides a serene green space, joining a group of beautiful parks scattered throughout Alexandria that offer a ..read more

American Legion Post 24’s 2013 Legion Team (Photo courtesy Jim Glassman) By Donna Reuss Alexandria, VA – What do Yogi Berra, Frank Robinson, WiIlie Stargell, Ted Williams, and over 75 other Baseball Hall of Famers have in common? They played American Legion Baseball! American Legion Baseball is the first program in the world to provide a national baseball tournament for teenagers. It aims to give players “an opportunity to develop their skills, personal fitness, leadership qualities, and to have more fun.” Under the Legion’s Americanism pillar, athletic competition teaches courage and respect ..read more

Trash trekker volunteers pick up trash around the Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library. (Photo courtesy Megan Zimmerman) By Sara Kohn, ABC and Megan Zimmerman, Alexandria Library Alexandria, VA – The Alexandria Library has a group of “Trash Trekkers” that meet once a month to clean up areas around the City’s libraries. If you are disturbed by seeing trash on the sidewalks and streets of this beautiful city; if the sight of plastic bags and fast food cups floating down our gutters into the streams concerns you; if seeing one more discarded plastic water bottle on its way to our majestic Potomac R ..read more

Alexandria Mayor and City Council hold the banner designating Alexandria as a Tree City USA. Photo courtesy City of Alexandria, VA. By Ken Krupa and Eleanor Quigley, ABC Alexandria, VA—known for its longstanding commitment to environmental stewardship—has once again been recognized as a Tree City USA. Awarded by the National Arbor Day Foundation and the National Association of State Foresters. This prestigious honor acknowledges urban areas that prioritize preserving and expanding their tree canopies and promoting eco-friendly initiatives. With a history of participating in the program since 1 ..read more

Courtesy Photo Alexandria, VA – Jeff Cukr visited Bordeaux, France, in May, while cruising on the Viking longship Forsetti. A lot of good food and fine wine (reds, of course!!), he says. – Jeff Cukr, Alexandria Courtesy Photo Alexandrian Laurel Cunnane took Zebra with her to Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Germany. ICYMI: BREAKING NEWS: Chamber ALX Names 40 Under 40 Honorees The post June’s Zebra Around The World appeared first on The Zebra--Good News in Alexandria ..read more