Stories about the lives of prominent Alexandrians.

AFD Deputy Chief Brian Hricik dies

By Leslie Golden | [email protected] Brian Hricik, the Alexandria Fire Department medical services deputy chief, died on Feb. 23 according to a release. “This is a...

Together to the end

By Hannah Docter-Loeb Alexandria couple Andrew “Andy” Stephen Duet Jr. and Sandra “Sandy” Engelhart Duet both died on Dec. 18, 2022 within hours of each...

Rev. George Pera dies at 93

By Olivia Anderson | [email protected] George Pera, a community leader and former senior pastor, died on Jan. 17. He was 93. Pera garnered a reputation throughout...

Birchmere owner Gary Oelze dies at 80

By Denise Dunbar | [email protected] Gary Oelze, who owned and founded the acclaimed Birchmere music hall, died on Monday of congestive heart failure. He was...

Birchmere owner Gary Oelze dies at 80

By Denise Dunbar Gary Oelze, founder and owner of The Birchmere in Alexandria, died Monday, multiple sources have confirmed. He was 80. Oelze was a musician...

Activist Lillie Finklea dies at 83

By Olivia Anderson | [email protected] Lillie Finklea, an activist and cemetery preservationist, died on Dec. 27. She was 83. Finklea was known across the community...