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Y'all!

Once upon a time I ran a news site, now I just have opinions on the news. 

Good Morning, RVA!
My goal is to get you everything you need to know to have intelligent conversations with the folks you encounter throughout the day. Plus, jokes!

Apr 29
Apr 29 Good morning, RVA: 14,339 • 492; a new education reporter; and poison ivy

Ross Catrow

Let's all get real into identifying plants.

Apr 28
Apr 28 Good morning, RVA: 13,535 • 458; GRTC call-out; and Urbanism Happy Hour

Ross Catrow

(Virtually) Join me tonight for a discussion on buses, bikes, and budgets—three of my favorite b-words.

Apr 27
Apr 27 Good morning, RVA: 12,970 • 448; let the Mayor know you want Open Streets; and a budget hearing

Ross Catrow

Richmonders need more space to practice safe social distancing. Let's make it happen.

Apr 24
Apr 24 Good morning, RVA: 10,998 • 372; we need open streets now; and land value tax

Ross Catrow

Hey! Let’s close 10% of Richmond’s streets to through traffic! You know you want to!

Apr 23
Apr 23 Good morning, RVA: 10,266 • 349; the boringest wedding receptions; and regional transit funding

Ross Catrow

Before today, I've never written "protective plexiglass box" in a GMRVA.

Apr 22
Apr 22 Good morning, RVA: 9,630 • 324; new money for emergency housing; and a bunch of thrilling budget documents

Ross Catrow

Ahhh yes, a couple hundred words about budget PDFs to start your morning!

Apr 21
Apr 21 Good morning, RVA: 8,990 • 300; Make America Reopen Again; and ttfn RVA Bike Share

Ross Catrow

I can’t stop talking about data, which I know can dehumanize what’s happening. It’s how I process, though.

Apr 20
Apr 20 Good morning, RVA: 8,537 • 277; cutting budgets; and inspirational educators

Ross Catrow

Sigh, and this was supposed to be such a fun budget season.

Apr 17
Apr 17 Good morning, RVA: 6,889 • 208; a letter to the feds; and Bike Month 2020

Ross Catrow

I think we should use less restaurant-specific language when talking about small business relief programs.

Apr 16
Apr 16 Good morning, RVA: 6,500 • 195; a demographic correction; and a new grocery store

Ross Catrow

Did you get your relief check yet?

Apr 15
Apr 15 Good morning, RVA: 6,171 • 154; budget cuts, and hope you're hoppy

Ross Catrow

What if people actually socially distanced though?

Apr 14
Apr 14 Good morning, RVA: 5,747 • 149; new UVA model; and a $38.5 million loss in revenue

Ross Catrow

I'd love to get access to this new UVA model. I've got spreadsheets to update over here.

Apr 13
Apr 13 Good morning, RVA: 5,274 • 141; one million bills; and Richmond needs slow streets

Ross Catrow

We should close 10% of Richmond’s streets to through traffic so folks can safely get outside but keep their distance.

Apr 10
Apr 10 Good morning, RVA: 4,042 • 109; unemployment; and we need more tests

Ross Catrow

So, like, what’s the plan to get more coronavirus testing done in Virginia?

Apr 9
Apr 9 Good morning, RVA: 3,645 • 75; mixed-drink delivery; and remote Council meetings

Ross Catrow

What’s the best mixed drink to survive delivery and still taste delicious once it arrives at your door?

Apr 8
Apr 8 Good morning, RVA: 3,333 • 63; sad budget news; and bus stuff

Ross Catrow

A brief budget season returns this coming Monday!

Apr 7
Apr 7 Good morning, RVA: 2,878 • 54; data, data, data; and annexation

Ross Catrow

It's OK to feel overwhelmed!

Apr 6
Apr 6 Good morning, RVA: 2,627 • 51; RVA Strong; alternative uses for scooters

Ross Catrow

Where would you hold an outdoors session of the General Assembly?

Apr 3
Apr 3 Good morning, RVA: 1,706 • 41; dark data dashboard; and unemployment numbers

Ross Catrow

Which public body wants to lead on how to do excellent public engagement during virustime?

Apr 2
Apr 2 Good morning, RVA: 1,484 • 34; childcare for essential workers; and bike lanes

Ross Catrow

If you see new infrastructure popping up, bike or otherwise, send me a picture!

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