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Alexandria and Arlington Democrats to converge on kickball field

By James Cullum
The upcoming kickball game between the Alexandria Democratic Committee and the Arlington Democrats is on Sept. 7, 2024 (via ADC)

While Alexandria and Arlington are widely known as Democratic strongholds in Northern Virginia, the real question is which locality’s Democratic leaders are better at kickball.

All will be revealed at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 7, when the Alexandria Democratic Committee faces the Arlington Democrats at the Mount Vernon Recreation Center baseball field (2701 Commonwealth Avenue).

The winner will launch a campaign canvas from their home territory, and the loser will have to participate in the canvas.

Losers and winners alike will be able to sooth bruised muscles and egos with descriptions of their favorite moments punctuated by margaritas at the after-party at Los Tios Grill (2615 Mount Vernon Avenue).

The event is open to kids, and will be held from 6 to 9 p.m.

About the Author

  • Reporter James Cullum has spent nearly 20 years covering Northern Virginia. He began working with ALXnow in 2020, and has covered every story under the sun for the publication, from investigative stories to features and photo galleries. His work includes coverage of national and international situations, as well as from the White House, Capitol, Pentagon, Supreme Court and State Department. He's covered protests and riots throughout the U.S. (including the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol), in addition to earthquake-ridden Haiti, Western Sahara in North Africa and war-torn South Sudan. He has photographed presidents and other world leaders, celebrities and famous musicians, and excels under pressure.