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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!

Jun 1
Jun 1 Good morning, RVA: 347, 45, and 17.6; more bike share; and what's next for Movieland?

Ross Catrow

I'd love to see RVA Bike Share significantly expand.

May 28
May 28 Good morning, RVA: 360 • 37 • 12.0; no more restrictions; and a bunch of reminders

Ross Catrow

I hope you find time to rest, recalibrate, and celebrate Memorial Day in whatever way you choose.

May 27
May 27 Good morning, RVA: 394 • 40 • 13.6; casino terms; and (restaurant) life finds a way

Ross Catrow

One of the lesser-known terms of the casino is that they must provide rainbow cookies to anyone who asks.

May 26
May 26 Good morning, RVA: 418 • 39 • 13.6; candidate questionnaires; and an official new City logo

Ross Catrow

Ugh, did we even get enough spring? I'm not sure I'm ready for summer.

May 25
May 25 Good morning, RVA: 378 • 38 • 12.4; George Floyd required reading; and a bunch of stories about bikes

Ross Catrow

You'll need a full hour to read through all the links in today's email! Plan accordingly!

May 24
May 24 Good morning, RVA: 406 • 38 • 12.6; interesting City Council meeting; and 37 breweries

Ross Catrow

Who's tuning into Council tonight to listen to some red-hot parking minimums discussion??

May 21
May 21 Good morning, RVA: 456 • 42 • 15.3; ONE Casino to rule them all; and a softer upzoning

Ross Catrow

Make sure you water both yourself and your plants this weekend.

May 20
May 20 Good morning, RVA: 454 • 43 • 16.3; 50%!; and a monument update

Ross Catrow

Who wants to help paint a street mural?

May 19
May 19 Good morning, RVA: 464 • 46 • 17.6; LUHT updates; and a ridership report

Ross Catrow

The bus is back!

May 18
May 18 Good morning, RVA: 496 • 47 • 18.1; parking minimums; and Richmond 300 “amendments”

Ross Catrow

While I am very embarrassed by these Richmond 300 “amendments,” I am very proud of the attempt to get rid of parking minimums.

May 17
May 17 Good morning, RVA: Masks; a letter from the Mayor and Council to School Board; and a bike lane survey

Ross Catrow

It takes SO MUCH LESS effort to get a bike lane on the ground than it did even two years ago.

May 14
May 14 Good morning, RVA: 619 • 47 • 14.3; new no-mask policy; and West African food

Ross Catrow

But I’d just bought a really lovely mask that coordinates with my bag!

May 13
May 13 Good morning, RVA: 658 • 50 • 12.9; kids 12–15 now eligible for vaccination; sauce shortage

Ross Catrow

Getting vaccinated is now easier than ever!

May 12
May 12 Good morning, RVA: 699 • 48 • 13.7; what are epis up to?; and a cyberattack

Ross Catrow

It's hard to cyberattack a bike.

May 11
May 11 Good morning, RVA: 723 • 53 • 13.6; Pfizer for kids; Virginia's cities are weird

Ross Catrow

Tweens and teens! Get excited and clear your calendars, Pfizer is coming to town.

May 10
May 10 Good morning, RVA: 762 • 54 • 14.9; busy day for City Council; and a ranked choice voting experiment

Ross Catrow

Have *you* thought about how you'll get a caffeinated morning beverage after society collapses?.

May 7
May 7 Good morning, RVA: 865 • 60 • 15.7; a plan to lift restrictions, and burrito life

Ross Catrow

Probably my favorite burrito in town is whatever one I make with the leftovers from last night’s dinner.

May 6
May 6 Good morning, RVA: 912 • 60 • 15.6; walk-ups abound; and even more budget sessions

Ross Catrow

What if we put solar panels on top of the massive water tanks in Byrd Park?

May 5
May 5 Good morning, RVA: 952 • 63 • 14.1; stupid math; and a stupid sign

Ross Catrow

Honestly, I'm OK with my transition from late-night diner person to early-morning diner person.

May 4
May 4 Good morning, RVA: 999 • 61 • 14.4; vaccines for teens; and super into pickles

Ross Catrow

I'm super into pickles and nervously hovering over my cucumber seedlings.

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