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.
There’s a new option in Old Town for coffee and wine.
After years under construction, LaPluma Coffee & Wine opened today at 1000 Cameron Street. The two-story Latin American wine bar and café is owned by Iliana and Dany Lopez, who did a full renovation of the 140-year-old building that was previously home to Energesco Solutions LLC.
