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Spanberger rallies with Latino legislators in Del Ray ahead of Election Day next week

Published October 30, 2025 at 4:30PM | Updated October 30, 2025 at 6:20PM

Virginia's Democratic gubernatorial candidate Abigail Spanberger speaks at Los Tios in Alexandria's Del Ray neighborhood, Oct. 30, 2025 (staff photo by James Cullum)

Virginia Democratic gubernatorial candidate Abigail Spanberger appeared in a “Latinos for Spanberger” rally today (Thursday) in Alexandria.

Spanberger spoke at a packed event at Los Tios (2615 Mount Vernon Avenue) in Del Ray, flanked by Latino legislators Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), Del. Alfonso Lopez D-Virginia House District 3), and City Council Member Canek Aguirre. Spanberger has a 10-digit lead against her opponent, Lieutenant Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears, according to a recent Roanoke College poll.

Alexandria needs vendors for its Hispanic Heritage Month celebration

By James Cullum

Published June 16, 2025 at 11:45AM

Via RPCA

How’s your calendar looking?

Alexandria’s Department of Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Activities is seeking vendors for the fourth annual Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration at the Patrick Henry Recreation Center (4643 Taney Avenue). The party’s on October 11 (Saturday), and the deadline to be a vendor is August 1.

Here’s your guide to celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month in Alexandria

By James Cullum

Published September 18, 2024 at 9:00AM | Updated September 18, 2024 at 9:44AM

Flags from 20 Latin American countries are lining Market Square outside Alexandria's City Hall at 301 King Street for Hispanic Heritage Month, Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, 2024 (via City of Alexandria)

Hispanic Heritage Month just returned to Alexandria, and here’s how to celebrate.

Live music, author discussions and book readings are just a few of the offerings for the annual month-long recognition that officially kicked off this past Sunday (Sept. 15) in Del Ray.