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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!

Feb 16
Feb 16 Good morning, RVA: Uncouth Fox thoughts, retail marijuana, and multimodal transportation

Ross Catrow

Eight things I'm thinking about as RPS looks to rebuild Fox Elementary.

Feb 15
Feb 15 Good morning, RVA: Budget season!, a clever strategy, and great Richmond things

Ross Catrow

House of Delegate Republicans voted against Ruby Bridges. 😳

Feb 14
Feb 14 Good morning, RVA: Fire, a bunch of bills, and BPOL

Ross Catrow

For now, you can donate money to help Fox students and staff through the RPS Education Foundation website.

Feb 11
Feb 11 Good morning, RVA: No casino for Petersburg, lab schools, and Dock Street

Ross Catrow

What if we closed Dock Street to vehicle traffic?

Feb 10
Feb 10 Good morning, RVA: Statements of identity, drawing maps, and unionizing City Hall

Ross Catrow

You should pop into the redistricting map-drawing meeting—it's a pleasant mix of fascinating and boring.

Feb 9
Feb 9 Good morning, RVA: So long mask mandate, State of the City, and tiny trees

Ross Catrow

Idk what makes General Assembly Democrats think we will never again encounter a severe airborne illness.

Feb 8
Feb 8 Good morning, RVA: A helpful framework, the State of the City, and a dry canal

Ross Catrow

I really find this COVID-19 framework helpful for responding to all of those "Why won't you come hangout?" questions from friends and family.

Feb 7
Feb 7 Good morning, RVA: Masks are back, collective bargaining, and a bus survey

Ross Catrow

I see some momentum returning to the work of expanding our regional transportation system!

Feb 4
Feb 4 Good morning, RVA: A black hole, gun violence prevention, and birds of prey

Ross Catrow

Don't send emails to an inbox black hole! Send them, instead, to the legislators who represent you!

Feb 3
Feb 3 Good morning, RVA: Salty, meanspirited, and dramatic

Ross Catrow

I don't love the new Commanders logo, it looks like it belongs on the tail of an airplane.

Feb 2
Feb 2 Good morning, RVA: Cottages, committees, and corpses

Ross Catrow

Pretty excited about rebuilding the intersection of Laburnum and Hermitage once we get rid of that man's corpse.

Feb 1
Feb 1 Good morning, RVA: Peaks and plateaus, vax for little kids, and what's next for City Center

Ross Catrow

I know a bunch of families with little kids who are about ready to get wild.

Jan 31
Jan 31 Good morning, RVA: Two must-reads from the RTD, drone photos, and sports

Ross Catrow

The Richmond Times-Dispatch had some really great reporting over the weekend.

Jan 28
Jan 28 Good morning, RVA: Richmond City wages, charter schools, and unintended consequences

Ross Catrow

Sounds like we're headed for another snow bust.

Jan 27
Jan 27 Good morning, RVA: Thoughts on the pandemic’s end, Airbnb regulations, and dangerous behavior

Ross Catrow

Apply to be on one of our City’s boards or commissions!

Jan 26
Jan 26 Good morning, RVA: Building neighborhoods, Test to Stay, and Spanish

Ross Catrow

I've still got a lot of thoughts about the casino, and, at the moment, most of them...aren't very constructive.

Jan 25
Jan 25 Good morning, RVA: Encouraging graphs, a casino re-referendum, and mask lawsuits

Ross Catrow

I’m feeling incredibly deflated and disappointed.

Jan 24
Jan 24 Good morning, RVA: Masks?, too many bills, and a massive PDF

Ross Catrow

There’s a whole lot of legislation going on (I am a delight at parties)!

Jan 21
Jan 21 Good morning, RVA: A COVID-19 Action Plan, mask mandates, and big sandwiches

Ross Catrow

Every once in a while, we all need a sandwich as big as our head.

Jan 20
Jan 20 Good morning, RVA: A tax for school buildings, defending climate legislation, and a nature backpack

Ross Catrow

Bills come and go quickly during this early stage of the General Assembly, so it's important to have realistic expectations and not to fall in love with anything too fast.

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