The Washington Sun is adding chairs: 110 journalists, including at least 28 Washington Post veterans. Why Zebra publisher Mary Wadland is rooting for it: https://thezebra.org/2026/09/13/the-washington-sun-launches/ #WashingtonDC #Journalism #LocalNews #MediaNews #ZebraPress

Alexandria’s Christopher Pierce joins Virginia’s LGBTQ+ Advisory Board. See why taking the oath from Clerk Greg Parks carried special meaning: https://thezebra.org/2026/09/13/christopher-pierce-virginia-lgbtq-advisory-board/ #AlexandriaVA #LGBTQ #Virginia #PublicService #ZebraPress

DASH ridership rose 10% as Virginia studies combining it with ART, Fairfax Connector and CUE. No merger is ordered; the report is due Dec. 15. https://thezebra.org/2026/09/13/dash-ridership-jumps-virginia-regional-bus-merger/ #AlexandriaVA #DASHBus #PublicTransit #Transportation #ZebraPress

Aspasia Xypolia will lead Alexandria housing after her former department helped create or preserve 6,340+ homes. See what she’ll oversee: https://thezebra.org/2026/09/13/aspasia-xypolia-alexandria-housing-director/ #AlexandriaVA #AffordableHousing #Housing2040 #CityLeadership #ZebraPress

City Hall construction is hurting nearby Old Town businesses, and work may last until fall 2028. See the relief owners want: https://thezebra.org/2026/09/13/alexandria-city-hall-construction-old-town-businesses/

#AlexandriaVA #OldTown #CityHall #Business #ZebraPress

The Wilson Bridge opens, carries a Potomac walkway and shelters basketball courts. Read 10 surprising facts—including remarkable rescues: https://thezebra.org/2026/09/13/woodrow-wilson-bridge-history-openings-alexandria/

#AlexandriaVA #WilsonBridge #LocalHistory #DMV #ZebraPress