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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!

Dec 7
Dec 7 Good morning, RVA: Chronic absenteeism, a UDC report, and animal crossings

Ross Catrow

Real missed opportunity to call these wildlife bridges “animal crossings.”

Dec 6
Dec 6 Good morning, RVA: Stolen art, frustrating comments, and holiday pop-ups

Ross Catrow

My holiday pop-up bar would be called “Jingle Bell Jingle Bell Jing Jangle at Ross’s Living Room.”

Dec 5
Dec 5 Good morning, RVA: A couple of bucks, school board salaries, and money for pilots

Ross Catrow

All I want for my birthday is for you to join the Patreon and also a steel-frame bike from Rivendell.

Dec 4
Dec 4 Good morning, RVA: Gender-neutral language, a thoughtful guy, and weird but lovely

Ross Catrow

Today’s weird but lovely thing is paintings of animals wearing tiny little suits and dresses and hats.

Dec 1
Dec 1 Good morning, RVA: Emergency shelters, elections, and krampuses

Ross Catrow

Sure, gubernatorial elections are important, but, for now, I’d rather focus on the upcoming local elections.

Nov 30
Nov 30 Good morning, RVA: A gun violence report, police violence, and a transit talk

Ross Catrow

I still think the governor still vetos anything weed-related that makes it to his desk.

Nov 29
Nov 29 Good morning, RVA: More teachers, more unions, more tools

Ross Catrow

There’s about 40 tools on this sheet, and that seems like an achievable goal for GMRVA readers.

Nov 28
Nov 28 Good morning, RVA: A bus survey, Southside’s future, and Giving Tuesday

Ross Catrow

Who wants to take another transportation-related survey?? Obviously everyone!

Nov 27
Nov 27 Good morning, RVA: An Action Plan, a vacant lot, and a climate assessment

Ross Catrow

I’m pretty excited about the draft Richmond Connects Action Plan.

Nov 21
Nov 21 Good morning, RVA: More free COVID-19 tests, a pun (I hope), and 75 books

Ross Catrow

I hope you find time to do something restorative. For me that’s bikes and horror films. What is it for you?

Nov 20
Nov 20 Good morning, RVA: Pine Camp, more operators, and Shockoe Small Area Plan

Ross Catrow

Really thankful for the City combating the epic erosion in Pine Camp.

Nov 17
Nov 17 Good morning, RVA: State of the County, plant hardiness, and hip bars

Ross Catrow

I think I’m past (or not yet arrived at?) the Hip New Cocktail Bar point of my life.

Nov 16
Nov 16 Good morning, RVA: Budget season approaches, Black leadership, and extra classic NIMBYs

Ross Catrow

i’m grateful that the City has continued to work to find appropriate locations for these emergency shelters.

Nov 15
Nov 15 Good morning, RVA: Two commissions, an escalation, and bathroom aesthetic

Ross Catrow

Where is Richmond’s most visually interesting bathroom?

Nov 14
Nov 14 Good morning, RVA: 9th District nom, residency requirements, and pop-up bars

Ross Catrow

Do you or one of your best pals want to represent the 9th District on City Council? If so, just fill out this form.

Nov 13
Nov 13 Good morning, RVA: Election impacts, a vacant seat, and marathon photos

Ross Catrow

Last week’s election means changes on City Council!

Nov 9
Nov 9 Good morning, RVA: Education reporting, LINK opening, and gingerbread building

Ross Catrow

Some thoughts on how this School Board breaks our local media coverage.

Nov 8
Nov 8 Good morning, RVA: Election results!

Ross Catrow

Great work everyone, and here’s a breakdown of last night’s interesting (in a good way!) results.

Nov 6
Nov 6 Good morning, RVA: Offensive remarks, Rider Advisory Council, and a special meeting

Ross Catrow

I would be incredibly offended if someone with a serious amount of wealth, influence, and power spoke about me in that way on a public forum.

Nov 3
Nov 3 Good morning, RVA: A PDF for later, more for Libbie Mill, and clocks

Ross Catrow

I know, I know, we’re all tired of reading about Casino 2.0—and I’m tired of writing about it!

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