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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!

May 3
May 3 Good morning, RVA: 1,015 • 61 • 14.3; more places to live in the Northside; and chestnut trees

Ross Catrow

Did y'all know about chestnut trees? I had no idea.

Apr 30
Apr 30 Good morning, RVA: 1,051 • 62 • 14.0; walk-up vaccinations; and a new minimum wage

Ross Catrow

Heading into the weekend like \<listens to hours of City Council podcasts>.

Apr 29
Apr 29 Good morning, RVA: 1,078 • 11; a cool artist opportunity; and 100 events

Ross Catrow

Has anyone seen an ugly statue of a man sitting in a boxy chair??

Apr 28
Apr 28 Good morning, RVA: 1,098 • 18; a deadly shooting; and casino opinions

Ross Catrow

How much will civic associations matter in the casino conversation?

Apr 27
Apr 27 Good morning, RVA: 1,117 • 15; city employee pay raises; and new population numbers

Ross Catrow

I’m going to submit a rogue pay study demanding higher salaries for Parks & Rec and Planning employees.

Apr 26
Apr 26 Good morning, RVA: 1,154 • 16; J&J unpause; and parklets installed

Ross Catrow

The first budget amendment session did not disappoint, so I definitely recommend the second!

Apr 23
Apr 23 Good morning, RVA: 1,336 • 13; an impending loosening; and Barbara Johns Day.

Ross Catrow

I love when joke advocacy has real-world results!

Apr 22
Apr 22 Good morning, RVA: 1,261 • 15; and then there were two (casinos); and 100 cool things to do today

Ross Catrow

A casino prediction! Keep in mind, though, last time I predicted a thing it was that Navy Hill was a done deal.

Apr 21
Apr 21 Good morning, RVA: 1,348 • 30; what does conviction mean; and the first budget amendment work session

Ross Catrow

I have a headache, and today's email is all over the place.

Apr 20
Apr 20 Good morning, RVA: 1,464 • 14; school construction questions continue; and Henrico + GRTC = ?

Ross Catrow

Now I’m emotionally invested in ORD. 2021-086.

Apr 19
Apr 19 Good morning, RVA: 1,512 • 17; school board construction questions; and the JXN Project

Ross Catrow

The PDF of Council's proposed budget amendments is one of my most favorite PDFs of the entire year.

Apr 16
Apr 16 Good morning, RVA: 1,506 • 19; booster shots; and a new public space

Ross Catrow

The creation of new public space is so rare and wonderful!

Apr 15
Apr 15 Good morning, RVA: 1,579 • 4; school construction; and sign data analysis

Ross Catrow

OK, fine. I'm now emotionally invested in this Stop for People sign on Brookland Park Boulevard.

Apr 14
Apr 14 Good morning, RVA: 2,048 • 20; Johnson & Johnson pause; and a new music video

Ross Catrow

I never realized my odds of dying in a cataclysmic storm were so high.

Apr 13
Apr 13 Good morning, RVA: 1,310 • 14; avoiding Michigan; and baseball is back

Ross Catrow

Everything is coated in pollen. I hate it.

Apr 12
Apr 12 Good morning, RVA: 1,227 • 14; Phase 2; and a brave Stop for People sign

Ross Catrow

The arguments for riding a bike haven't changed a ton since 1919.

Apr 9
Apr 9 Good morning, RVA: 1,928 • 21; Bryan park; and triennial reviews sound boring

Ross Catrow

Spring showers bring disgusting pollen rivulets.

Apr 8
Apr 8 Good morning, RVA: 1,550 • 14; legal weed; and Civilian Review Board details

Ross Catrow

This past Monday's budget work session was one of the best I've ever listened to.

Apr 7
Apr 7 Good morning, RVA: 1,434 • 41; violence on Gilmer; and the GA tackles marijuana legalization

Ross Catrow

Come on, General Assembly! Get it done!

Apr 6
Apr 6 Good morning, RVA: 1,023 • 31; mild density; and a chance to watch the gubes

Ross Catrow

Today I'm moving my home office outside into the sun.

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