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Better with Age: Witney Schneidman recounts how a gap year led to his career
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (1540+ words) By Sydney Kodama | [email protected] Witney Schneidman’s new book starts out with a simple anecdote: him chatting with Nelson Mandela about Bill Clinton. Schneidman said he wound up in the role that led to such conversations by traveling to Africa during…...
City Creatives: Erin Nelson reflects on dance career and local arts scene
1+ week, 1+ day ago (1285+ words) When Erin Nelson, professional dancer and teacher at Old Town ballet institution School for Swans, was little, ballet “was [her] everything.” She knew she wanted to be a ballerina since she was 3 years old, after seeing the Richmond Ballet perform…...
City Creatives: Meet Maria Ciarrocchi, star of the stage and public service
1+ week, 1+ day ago (1268+ words) Maria Ciarrocchi moved to Alexandria the week between her college finals and graduation. Having double-majored in political science and history – with minors in English and drama – at Randolph-Macon College, Ciarrocchi knew she wanted to work in Washington, D.C., but…...
City Creatives Fall 2026 Profiles
1+ week, 1+ day ago (74+ words) Click below for our featured creatives in the October 2026 edition of our “City Creatives” special section. Maria Ciarrocchi, actress Erin Nelson, dancer and dance teacher Diana Papazian, jewelry artist, painter and children’s author Ahmed Akari, photographer The post City Creatives…...
Honoring veteran healthcare workers, researching E. Coli — and more Louisiana health news
5+ day, 3+ hour ago (449+ words) Acadian Companies, an employee-owned group that specializes in emergency medical services, healthcare, safety and security, welcomed the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs last month to its Lafayette headquarters to honor 19 veteran employees: Acadian Companies recently welcomed the Louisiana Department of…...
Louisiana Gumbo Festival returns to Chackbay for 53rd year this weekend
1+ week, 1+ day ago (188+ words) The Louisiana Gumbo Festival, held annually in Chackbay, is coming back to the bayou this weekend. The over 50-year-old festival celebrates all things southern Louisiana, with volunteers cooking up nearly 500 gallons of Gumbo during the festival weekend. The festival has…...
Virginia News | WSLS 10
2+ week, 1+ day ago (1509+ words) John Love's field goal as time expired was wide left. Hokies racked up over 300 yards of offense in the first half. Thousands of Virginia Tech fans packed the parking lots around Lane Stadium on Friday, setting up grills, chairs, tents,…...
Ted’s Bulletin Coming to Carlyle in Alexandria
1+ week, 4+ day ago (312+ words) Debby Critchley has been an integral part of The Zebra almost from the very beginning by taking on the mantle of Food Editor. She also creates the monthly Events Calendar and regularly contributes to our social media. Born in Chicago,…...
AI image falsely claims Virginia State HBCU band honored Nolan Wells
2+ week, 4+ day ago (284+ words) The image began circulating over the weekend, appearing to show Virginia State's Trojan Explosion Marching Band forming the name "NOLAN" on the football field in tribute to Nolan Wells. Those unanswered questions have made Wells' story deeply emotional for many…...
Paws in the Park celebrates AWLA, city’s love of animals
2+ week, 1+ day ago (659+ words) Paws in the Park returns to Oronoco Bay Park in Old Town on Oct. 11 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is guaranteed to be even bigger and better than years past. This year will have a little extra sparkle as it also marks…...