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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!

Jan 3
Jan 3 Good morning, RVA: 2022’s most interesting legislation

Ross Catrow

Here you’ll find what I thought was some of the most interesting legislation passed by City Council in 2022.

Dec 21
Dec 21 Good morning, RVA: Democracy!, free fares, and cutting down huge trees

Ross Catrow

I had a blast voting at yesterday’s firehouse primary for the 4th Congressional District. Thanks to all the volunteers who made it happen!

Dec 20
Dec 20 Good morning, RVA: VOTE! (for McClellan!), FOIA legislation, and “microtransit”

Ross Catrow

Make a plan to get yourself out and vote (for McClellan!) in today’s Democratic primary.

Dec 19
Dec 19 Good morning, RVA: Horrible fencing stays for another season, the Governor bans TikTok, and make a plan to vote

Ross Catrow

Unfortunately, we’ve got to wait another season to pass before the horrible fencing around MDP Circle comes down.

Dec 16
Dec 16 Good morning, RVA: Medium COVID-19 level, exciting primary news, and collective bargaining

Ross Catrow

I like to compare and contrast the fluff of a budget press release to the cold reality of a budget PDF.

Dec 15
Dec 15 Good morning, RVA: COVID-19 tests, safer streets, and an ironic bummer

Ross Catrow

When it comes to the safety of our streets, what we’ve done is good, but we need to do better.

Dec 14
Dec 14 Good morning, RVA: Primary details, pictures of a corpse, and a conversation about housing

Ross Catrow

The photos from the most recent exhuming of A.P. Hill are so surreal.

Dec 13
Dec 13 Good morning, RVA: Special election dates, Firehouse Primary, and new apartments

Ross Catrow

Thank you to the folks putting together next week’s primary! I appreciate your hard work and quick turnaround time.

Dec 12
Dec 12 Good morning, RVA: Packed Council agenda, A.P. Hill coming down, and tacky light bike route

Ross Catrow

Goodbye Confederate monument, hello safer intersection!

Dec 9
Dec 9 Good morning, RVA: Still medium, a possible congressional candidate, and lights by bikes

Ross Catrow

Can someone put a tacky light tour route together on Strava or Ride With GPS and send me the link?

Dec 8
Dec 8 Good morning, RVA: Public meetings, pulling out of the carbon market, and winter garden tasks

Ross Catrow

I got these really high-quality clothespins for my birthday, and they are my new favorite thing.

Dec 7
Dec 7 Good morning, RVA: New C*Os, more revenue, and zoning details

Ross Catrow

Dec 6
Dec 6 Good morning, RVA: By-right, fatal crash update, and make as many people mad as possible

Ross Catrow

If you want to make as many people mad as possible, you gotta think big!

Dec 5
Dec 5 Good morning, RVA: Pedestrian fatality, School Board meeting, and pre-filing season

Ross Catrow

Drivers will continue to kill people on Chamberlayne until the City does something to make the street safer.

Dec 2
Dec 2 Good morning, RVA: Medium COVID-19 level, candidate updates, and Christmas events

Ross Catrow

Keep your respiratory disease toolbox handy!

Dec 1
Dec 1 Good morning, RVA: New tone from the RPD, hotel fees, and “oiliness”

Ross Catrow

Bring on True Winter! I’m ready for it!

Nov 30
Nov 30 Good morning, RVA: More McEachin, depaving, and mini golf

Ross Catrow

Is any mini golf course as nice as the one in ”Overboard,” though?

Nov 29
Nov 29 Good morning, RVA: Congressman McEachin, Honoring the Memory, and GRTC route updates

Ross Catrow

Congressman McEachin was a reliable advocate for Richmond at the federal level and a surprising leader on mitigating climate change. So sad.

Nov 28
Nov 28 Good morning, RVA: Don’t give up on renewables, an indoor wonderland, and the Holiday Season kicks off

Ross Catrow

Poll: Colored or white Christmas lights?

Nov 23
Nov 23 Good morning, RVA: Gun violence, labor relations administrator, and a love letter to Richmond arts

Ross Catrow

I need a Richmond collective bargaining update.

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