greetings from the producer
Hey, there! I'm J.D. Ventura, the producer of Alexandria Stories. So glad you decided to stop by. As a former newspaper reporter who wrote feature stories about people and the communities within which they lived, I am ceaselessly amazed at the incredible folks that make this city so special. It's one reason why I am proud to call Alexandria home. But reading random posts on social media platforms lacks the intimacy audio and video journalism can provide. It's my hope that Alexandria Stories let's people "hear" and "see" just how wonderful life is here. Some good news for a change -- right in your own backyard!
we actually launched pre-pandemic
This project actually launched at the end of 2019 as a podcast called Smart Alex. We did a few episodes, and had several more planned, but then COVID put a halt to production. You can listen to the original episodes below.
"...quirky, off-beat, intimate, fun..."
Our stories will showcase many facets of life in Alexandria. From profiles of community organizations, to behind-the-scenes looks at city-based businesses, to authentic examinations of everyday people doing extraordinary things, our reporting will seek to inspire and inform.
