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James Libresco

James Libresco, Co-Editor in Chief

James Libresco is co-editor in chief and primarily covers education and city politics, while highlighting difference-makers in the Alexandria community. Libresco’s work has been published in the Alexandria Times, Alexandria Gazette Packet and Zebra, among other outlets. Libresco is also student body president, a varsity basketball player, an ambassador for Morgan’s Message and a school lead for Students Demand Action. His online portfolio is available below.

In 2025, Libresco selected by the Journalism Education Association as the second place recipient of Virginia’s Journalist of the Year award.

You can contact Libresco at [email protected] or securely via Signal at (703) 342-7115.

All content by James Libresco
A Theogony investigation found that ACPS spent $145,000 on a K-8 analysis but ultimately didn't choose any of the options from the analysis report — contradicting messaging in multiple public presentations.

Inside the Tumultuous Vote to Eliminate K-8 Schools

James Libresco, Noah Sternberg and Isabel Shultz
April 25, 2025
Photo by Addisnog accessed via CC-4.0

DHS Vehicle Spotted Outside ACHS

James Libresco and Isabel Shultz
April 22, 2025
You have constitutional rights • DO NOT OPEN THE DOOR if an immigration agent is knocking on the door. • DO NOT ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS from an immigration agent if they try to talk to you. You have (2)

[Photo] Know Your Rights As An Immigrant

The Editorial Board
April 22, 2025

Unwrapped E3: Dissecting DEI

Theogony Staff, James Libresco, Isabel Shultz and Will Price
April 14, 2025
Patrick Henry is the most crowded school in Alexandria.

Inside Redistricting: Progress and Pushback

Isabel Shultz, Noah Sternberg and James Libresco
April 12, 2025

Unwrapped E2: ACHS Reacts to Assad’s Fall

Theogony Staff, Isabel Shultz, Noah Sternberg, James Libresco and Will Price
March 30, 2025

Unwrapped E1: Intercampus Transportation

Theogony Staff, Isabel Shultz, Julia Gwin, James Libresco and Will Price
March 10, 2025

Preview: Unwrapped

Theogony Staff, Isabel Shultz, James Libresco and Will Price
March 10, 2025
Five Northern Virginia School Districts Under Federal Investigation for Transgender Policies

Five Northern Virginia School Districts Under Federal Investigation for Transgender Policies

Julia Gwin and James Libresco
March 6, 2025
Carter Sinclair shares a smile with junior Ariana Singleton.

Chatting With King Street’s Latest Admin Addition

James Libresco, Editor
September 24, 2023
A camera at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts captured the crash. / Image captured via EarthCam. Used with permission

LIVE UPDATES: Plane Crash at DCA

Theogony Staff
January 29, 2025
Officials utilized a floating crane Feb. 7 to remove the wreckage of American Airlines flight 5342 and the Black Hawk helicopter that collided midair.

67 Dead After Airplane Collides With Army Helicopter, Plummets into Potomac River

James Libresco and Noah Sternberg
February 3, 2025
The A200 Hallway is currently empty as students are restricted to their classrooms.

Private: LIVE UPDATES: ACHS in ‘Hold Status’ after Threat

Theogony Staff, Reporting live from ACHS
September 23, 2024
As students return from winter break, they will no longer be able to use their phones during the school day. That ban does not take today's digital world into account, Max Carpenter writes.

[Photo] Phoning It In

Max Carpenter, Editor
January 3, 2025
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[Photo] Transportation Challenges Ease

Isabel Shultz and Julia Gwin
December 6, 2024
Traffic at Mount Vernon Elementary School, typically Alexandria's busiest poll site, was lower than normal.

LIVE UPDATES: ELECTION 2024

Theogony Staff
November 5, 2024
The newly elected Democratic candidates for City Council celebrate their victory at Pork Barell BBQ in Del Ray. From left: John Chapman, Jacinta Greene, Sarah Bagley, Alyia Gaskins, Abdel Elnoubi, Kirk McPike, Canek Aguirre.

Democrats Sweep Local Elections

James Libresco, Editor in Chief
November 6, 2024
Jon Danilowicz, like roughly a third of Alexandrians, identifies as conservative. On Election day, he predicted the shift to the Right:“It wasn’t long ago when Republicans won,” he said. “I think it will be close.”

Do Republicans Have A Chance?

James Libresco
November 5, 2024
The scene outside of candidate for vice president JD Vance's home was quiet.

Judy Lowe Neighborhood Park, outside of JD Vance's home, was closed by the Secret Service earlier this year. It is now open intermittently, yet stone barriers will stay in place indefinitely.

Quiet Outside Vance’s Del Ray Home — Aside from Chalk

James Libresco
November 5, 2024
Six minutes after lunch started, the line to enter the cafeteria remains long, as students are now required to scan in with Minga digital IDs.

[Photo] New Rules Eat Away Student Lunch Time

Pablo Cruz Rivera and Isabel Shultz
October 8, 2024
Students often walk into oncoming traffic at one of Alexandria's busiest intersections.

[Photo] Transportation Issues Plague School Year

Julia Gwin, Editor
September 27, 2024

[Video] What Issue Most Important to You?

James Libresco
September 22, 2024
Democrats, independents and the lone Republican are divided on the issues. Full graphic available for download at bottom of the article. / Graphic by James Libresco for Theogony. Images courtesy of candidates

ELECTION 2024: City Council Candidate Guide

James Libresco, Co-Editor in Chief
September 17, 2024
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