There are hundreds of media companies in the Washington DC metro area. But few of them approach the development of media content like Aldo Bello and Marilyn Finnemore, co-founders of Mind & Media in Alexandria, Virginia's Old Town. These long t

Build your community with your voice

Jan 25th, 2017 3m 26s

Hey friends, family, neighbors, and Del Ray Vibe listeners,Have I got something for you? We know how important it is to live and thrive in a community. Well, Del Ray Vibe is back with its first episode of 2017. Stay tuned for the release of

Special: Social Media as News

Oct 3rd, 2016 56m 26s

Del Ray Vibe's John R. Gagain Jr. speaks with students in the College of DuPage's course on "Social Media as News." At the request of John’s old friend and colleague, DuPage professor, Joe Goldberg (from the days when John and Joe did internati

#10: Mom, Dad & Everything Else, John Taylor Chapman

Sep 24th, 2016 1h 43m

Del Ray Vibe speaks with Alexandria, Virginia City Councilman, John Taylor Chapman. Released on September 24, 2016, on the occasion of the inauguration of the new Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture [https://nmaahc

#9: Infected with Empathy, Dawnielle Miller

Jul 26th, 2016 58m 27s

We talk to Dawnielle Miller about her most difficult moment serving Chirilagua—a community, made up mostly of immigrants from Central American countries, that borders Del Ray in Alexandria, Virginia. Dawnielle says that she became "the infected

#8: After The Fire, Bo Severson & Bill Blackburn

Jul 12th, 2016 30m 21s

If you know Del Ray, then you know Al’s Steak House. The local eatery has been famous for its cheese steaks in Alexandria, Virginia, for over a half a century. Since the death of long-time owner, John Severson, last August 2015, who acquired th

#7: Master Teacher, Michael Suppa

Jul 11th, 2016 16m 35s

Mostly everybody remembers their turning points in life. But in this DelRayVibe.com episode, Michael Suppa, an award winning teacher at Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS), talks about his turning point and how he overcame the fear he had whe

#6: A Matter of Life and Death, Tara Casagrande

May 29th, 2016 42m 49s

If you ask her for lifestyle advice, Tara Casagrande will tell you: “take risks.” Tara, founder and owner of Ease Yoga and Café in Del Ray, Alexandria, Virginia—now celebrating its 1-year anniversary this June 2016—took the ultimate risk when

Bonus: Del Ray Historic Hot-Spots

Jan 27th, 2016 4m 35s

Del Ray Vibe finished its episode entitled “Small Business Survivor: Dennis Webb” covering small business, the challenges and opportunities of Del Ray’s Exotic Planetarium and Card and Comic Collectorama, and its more than four decades operatin

#5: Small Business Survivor, Dennis Webb

Jan 18th, 2016 32m 27s

Del Ray is well known for its mom-and-pop style shops and sidewalk cafes. Recently, however, many of these iconic stores and restaurants have closed their doors forever. While citizens of Del Ray have waved goodbye to some small business legend

#4: Sharing (Dog) Economy, Dave Comiskey & Chris Gonzalez

Jan 13th, 2016 54m 28s

Del Ray Vibe speaks with Chris Gonzalez and Dave Comiskey, young tech entrepreneurs bringing the collaborative economy to Del Ray. Learn about the opportunities and challenges of managing a high-tech start-up, the next generation of pet care, p

Bonus: Culinary Entrepreneur, Chef Jesus Rodriguez

Dec 23rd, 2015 6m 29s

Del Ray Vibe finished its episode entitled “Family Restaurateur,” covering Monroe’s, a family-owned restaurant in Del Ray, Alexandria, Virginia, which closed its doors forever on December 24, 2015. The restaurant’s Chef, 68 year old Jesus Rodri

#3: Family Restaurateur, Laura Abraham

Dec 22nd, 2015 41m 49s

Del Ray Vibe speaks with Laura Abraham, a seasoned family restaurateur and business owner in Del Ray, Alexandria, Virginia. Originally from Tennessee, Laura and family relatives have owned multiple restaurants in Del Ray. Her restaurant, “Monro

#2: Dog Food Whisperer, Chris Gabriel

Dec 9th, 2015 47m 57s

Del Ray Vibe speaks with Chris Gabriel, Founder of Nature’s Nibbles on Mount Vernon Avenue in Del Ray. The business owner, entrepreneur, and musician, first became a resident of Del Ray in the late 1980's. Most citizens of Del Ray, and customer

#1: 40 Years of Turkey Trotting, Jim Moran

Nov 21st, 2015 36m 3s

Del Ray Vibe speaks with 12-term US Congressman Jim Moran about life after Congress, the state of Del Ray, and the 40th Anniversary of Del Ray's Turkey Trot. The former Congressman served as the 40th Turkey Trot’s Grand Marshall.

Trailer

Nov 20th, 2015 2m 28s

Trailer for the new radio show, Del Ray Vibe, covering stories inspired by the vibrant & historic neighborhood of Del Ray.Design Credit: Roman Cid, Infinity Media USA LLC [www.infinitymedia.im]Photography Credit: Vivian Nunez Photography [ht

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