James Cullum, Patch Staff
- Lorton, VA
Hi, I'm James Cullum, the editor of the Lorton and Fairfax Station Patch sites. I'm a native of San Antonio, Texas, and graduated from Vermont's Goddard College, where I studied creative writing. Over the past ten years, I've covered the White House, Pentagon, U.S. Capitol, Fairfax County and the City of Alexandria.
I seriously picked up photography after the earthquake in Haiti, and spent some time there reporting immediately following the disaster. Internationally, I've reported from Israel, Haiti, Morocco, Algeria, South Sudan and who knows where next. So, I'm a writer and a photographer, but no matter what, it's the writing that truly inspires me.
My favorite authors are Beryl Markham, James Joyce, Kurt Vonnegut, Ernest Hemingway, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Hunter Thompson, Guy de Maupassant and P.G. Wodehouse.
I'm also a movie buff. Here's a list of my Top 10 Favorite Films:
Vertigo
Lawrence of Arabia
The Godfather (1 & 2)
Some Like it Hot
The Year of Living Dangerously
A Clockwork Orange
Modern Times
The Third Man
Pulp Fiction
Raiders of the Lost Ark
My parents are Jim and Blanquita Cullum. Jim Cullum is a world-reknowned jazz musician and Blanquita is an internationally-recognized television and radio broadcaster. My sister, Blanquita Sullivan, is a fashion designer and works for Anthropology; sister Bonnie owns a theatre in Austin, Texas; brother Chris owns and operates a food truck in San Antonio and sister Lene works at ClearChannel Radio.
The family is full of artists and entrepreneurs. My goal is to be a good steward of the Cullum name here in Northern Virginia.
Posting Activity
Fairfax Station, VA|News|
A Harvest Wine Dinner, the Comedy of Cecil Ray a Display at the Fairfax Station Railroad Museum
Here's what's on the docket this week in and around Fairfax Station.
Lorton|News|
Cabaret, Comedy and Meeting the Candidates in Lorton
Here's what's up this week in Lorton.
Lorton|News|
Meet The Candidates Night Tuesday at Gunston Hall
Plus, the Mason Neck Citizens Association (the host) is accepting donations for the Lorton Community Action Center at the event.
Fairfax Station, VA|News|
Reckless Driving, Driving Without a License and Other Fairfax Station Arrests
"There is no such crime as a crime of thought; there are only crimes of action." - Clarence Darrow
Lorton|News|
Distributing Marijuana, a Third Offense For Assaulting a Family Member and Other Lorton Arrests
"There is no such crime as a crime of thought; there are only crimes of action." - Clarence Darrow
Lorton|News|
Snowy Winter Predicted for Eastern United States
AccuWeather forecast says snow will show up in droves in February.
Lorton|News|
Weird News: Designer Chewed Shoes for Sale, Loyal TD Bank Robber, Congress Saves on Landscaping and, Whoa, Boy!
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Lorton|News|
Want to Vote? Only a Few More Days to Register
Where to register for Virginia's Nov. 5 election.
Fairfax Station, VA|News|
Clifton Day Still Planned For Sunday Despite String of Rainy Days
And there's a 40 percent chance of rain Sunday...
Lorton|News|
Misconduct in Mount Vernon, Stolen Wallet in Springfield, Burgled Business in Burke
Here's the daily crime report.
Lorton|News|
Ft. Belvoir Commander Col. Gregory Gadson Participating in 250-Mile Wounded Warrior Bike Ride In England
He's riding as part of the Wounded Warrior Project.
Fairfax Station, VA|News|
The South County Stallions, a Haunted House and Workhouse Events
Here's what's going on this weekend.
Lorton|News|
The South County Stallions, a Haunted House and Workhouse Events
Here's what's going on this weekend.
Lorton|News|
Police Blotter: A Stolen Gun, GPS and Wallet
Daily area crime as reported by the Fairfax County Police Dept.
Reston, VA|News|
Infamous: Hemorrhoids, Fungus, Dog Poop More Popular Than Congress, Poll Reports
See just how unpopular Congress is these days.
Chantilly, VA|News|
Infamous: Hemorrhoids, Fungus, Dog Poop More Popular Than Congress, Poll Reports
See just how unpopular Congress is these days.