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id: 3d6df7caa5
section: culture
first_reported: 2026-11-13 10:00 EST
updated: 2026-11-13 10:00 EST
status: reported
outlets: 1
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# Virginia Beach plumber makes local history videos

Virginia Beach plumber Alex runs a plumbing company and creates short local history videos. WHRO reports that he went viral.

Section: [Culture & Events](/hampton-roads/section/life.md) · Entities: [Alex the Plumber](/hampton-roads/wiki/alex-the-plumber.md)

## Coverage

- [WHRO Public Media](https://www.whro.org/arts-culture/2026-11-13/when-alex-the-plumber-isnt-connecting-pipes-hes-connecting-people-to-local-history), 2026-11-13 10:00 EST: When Alex the Plumber isn't connecting pipes, he's connecting people to local history

Headline and summary written by the Acta Diurna desk from the coverage above. Read the original reporting for full detail.