Free virginia, blog commenting on virginia politics maintained by richmond. Weve got the only competitive gubernatorial race in the country this year, and with both parties trying to figure out how to win elections in the trump era, this is a big one. Protestors gather in richmond to challenge virginias stay. The richmond timesdispatch is the primary daily newspaper in richmond, the capital of. The governor said pet owners could also resume taking their animals to the vet for nonemergencies. Coverage of the general assembly and politics throughout the commonwealth. Guns have been at the forefront of virginia politics following a mass shooting in virginia beach last year that ended with a.
Bob brown richmond times dispatch via ap 1 of 4 sen. Shortly before joseph bryans death in 1908, the family acquired the afternoon richmond news leader, of which john stewart bryan then became publisher. Ralph northam announced sunday that he has signed farreaching legislation to spur renewable energy, ease access to voting and to enact criminal justice reforms. Ap a catholic priest in virginia says hell continue to serve two parishes despite the richmond dioceses order to remove him over a blog thats been critical of the. Follow reporters olympia meola, wes hester and jim nolan for a behind the scenes look at virginia politics. Jeff schapiro richmond timesdispatch journalist muck rack. Creigh deeds, before the virginia bar association debate at the homestead.
Topics include healthcare and the health of virginia s economy, early steps in reopening virginia, and varying enforcement of social distancing restrictions. On january 19, 1959, the virginia supreme court of appeals struck down the linchpin of the massive resistance laws, the one closing schools about to be integrated. Find out if your zip code is included in the current coverage area by entering your zip code below. As a richmond native, nicole is excited to share the treasures of the times dispatch s archive with the public. Amanda chase, rchesterfield, announces that she is running for governor of virginia in 2021, during a press conference outside the virginia state capitol in richmond, va. Oct 08, 20 he has been published in american thinker, currently writes for the richmond examiner as well as virginia right.
Bobby darin, a crooner who dabbled in democratic politics, might have said it. Im graham moomaw, a state politics reporter covering virginia s upcoming election for the richmond times dispatch. Henrico nursing home deaths near kirkland number, judge. Richmond, va local politics, local officials, government and campaigns. Report the richmond timesdispatch obtained all state employees names, job titles and salaries using virginias freedom of. Jul 25, 2009 bob brown richmond times dispatch deeds laughs with his campaign manager joe abbey during preparations for the debate. Read 19031922 richmond times dispatch newspaper archives from richmond, virginia.
Supreme court puts hold on samesex marriages in virginia richmond times dispatch. Featuring politifact virginia, an initiative to check the facts in virginia politics. Protesters argue during a reopen virginia rally in richmond, va. The experts recommendations might not matter, because the u. Apr 14, 2020 according to the richmond times dispatch, bishop gerald glenn was the wellknown founder and pastor of new deliverance evangelistic church in chesterfield since 1995.
New projections suggest social distancing efforts are slowing the spread of covid19, offering hope that virginia might not be as hard hit as originally thought. Ralph northam on friday outlined phase one of virginias reopening, which he. Here, the decision plugs the barrel of the cannon of massive resistance. Mel leonor reports that virginia will only start to lift covid19 restrictions when the percentage of positive tests and hospitalizations show a sustained decline over 14 consecutive days. Virginia republicans to require loyalty oath for primary. I am sure that this post will lead to quite a few comments accusing the richmond timesdispatch of being a rightwing mouthpiece and others that express the brilliance of the local publication. Richmond times dispatch enter fullscreen more information.
Nonessential medical procedures can resume friday, loudoun. Read commentary from jeff schapiro, watch video and stay current with the virginia politics blog. Judge suggests conditional ruling on congressional districts. He returned to richmond in 2016 to cover energy, environment and transportation for the richmond times dispatch. During the first decade of the twentieth century, the times dispatch, a morning paper, was published in a large broadside format. Essential employees are putting their health on the line. Ap a catholic priest in virginia says hell continue to serve two parishes despite the richmond dioceses order to remove him over a blog. Virginia likely has more covid19 cases than state numbers. The times dispatch was published from 1903 until 1914, when it became, officially, the richmond timesdispatch, the citys current newspaper. Get local news, crime reports and virginia politics including general assembly. News to know our daily roundup of headlines from virginia and elsewhere.
Ralph northam announced that nonessential medical procedures could resume friday. Virginia priest is contesting removal over critical blog. Ralph northam to sign legislation that would raise the minimum wage, protect the environment and fight racial disparity even as the cost of the coronavirus crisis pressures him to hold off. On 15 september 1956, richmond timesdispatch editor virginius dabney 19011995 forwarded to longtime nccj virginia region director peter mellette 19201993 this draft of a letter to nccj president everett clinchy. Top 10 richmond news websites to follow in 2020 city in. He covered richmond city hall for the richmond times dispatch from 2012 to 20 and worked as a general assignment and city hall reporter for the pittsburgh postgazette from 20 to 2016. Publix has plans for more stores in virginia business. Virginia political crisis grows for democrats and republicans. The democratic party of virginia will no longer accept political contributions from dominion. Richmond timesdispatch launches virginia politics insider. Download our free smartphone and tablet app for breaking news, todays headlines, local job listings, weather forecasts and traffic updates on the go. Virginia politics from the richmond times dispatch. Richmond metro, bon air, glen allen, highland springs, mechanicsville, midlothian and more. In 1903 the bryans sold the leader, acquired the dispatch s morning competitor, the richmond times, and merged it with the dispatch to form the richmond times dispatch.
None of them want to come back because i cant pay them that, he told the richmond timesdispatch. Bob mcdonnell and former governors jim gilmore, doug wilder, gerry baliles and linwood hilton. Patrick wilson on virginia general election results c. Richmond times dispatch state politics reporter patrick wilson spoke by phone about how members of congress in. Nancy millsaps said her husband died died friday night at his. Historian brent tarter, author of the grandees of government, describes the history of undemocratic politics in virginia, and why the states politicians have been so resistant to change from the founding to the civil war to the civil rights movement to the present. Ap a hotel operator has purchased the timesdispatch building in virginias capital city, but the richmond newspaper will remain in the downtown building under a longterm lease. October 12, 2019 patrick wilson on virginia politics and impeachment inquiry. Awardwinning sports writer and executive at the richmond times dispatch william h. Oct 12, 2019 richmond times dispatch state politics reporter patrick wilson discusses how members of congress in competitive virginia districts are balancing impeachment with legislative issues. All three governor ralph northam, lieutenant governor justin fairfax, and attorney general mark herring were the consequently the subjects of.
Ap prosecutors have dropped a felony charge filed against a woman who was cited for wearing a mask in public following a gun rights rally in richmond last month. He returned to richmond to cover energy, environment and transportation for the richmond times dispatch. Tom lives in hanover county, va and is involved in politics at every level and is a recovering republican who has finally had enough of the war on conservatives in progress with the leadership of the gop on a national level. Ralph northams stayathome order and business closures due to coronavirus, the richmond times dispatch. Mel leonor richmond timesdispatch journalist muck rack. Maureen mcdonnell, wife of republican gubernatorial candidate bob mcdonnell, right, greets, pam deeds, wife of democratic candidate, state sen. As a richmond native, nicole is excited to share the treasures of the timesdispatchs archive with the public.
A group of about 50 people gathered thursday in richmond s capitol square to protest gov. Henrico testing site at virginia center commons confirms covid19 case for one county employee and a grtc bus driver by c. Patrick wilson on virginia general election results. Maskwearing charge dismissed for woman cited after richmond. The richmond timesdispatchs very opinionated chief political reporter, jeff schapiro who doubles as a. Virginians will soon be able to have elective surgeries and dental checkups again, as gov.
Virginia gov seeks to delay minimum wage hike due to virus. Publix, known for its topnotch customer service, sub sandwiches and birthday cakes, isnt stopping at these 10 stores, said company spokeswoman kimberly reynolds. Northams actions on the virginia clean economy act, the voting bills and criminal justice measures underscore the political transformation in virginia since democrats won. Richmond timesdispatch dv archive decision virginia. Obviously, political candidates need funds to operate a campaign. Healthcare, reopening virginia, and enforcing distancing.
Clean virginia democratic party of virginia rejects political dollars. She also has intern experience with the library of virginia, the wilton house museum and the virginia supreme court law library. May 09, 2020 richmond, virginia, united states about website for more than 35 years, style weekly has been a significant part of the greater richmond community through its journalism, community involvement and business presence. Dec 29, 2011 virginia republicans initially planned to include a loyalty pledge in the 2008 presidential primary, but then decided to scrap the idea amid fears by some in the party that the requirement might. Richmond times dispatch as the trump administration has offered mixed messages on the virus, governors have become increasingly. Blue virginia has published more than 2,000 articles covering virginia politics in the last year, reaching 2. Jeff schapiro from the richmond times dispatch joins vpm news director craig carper for this weeks political analysis. Hotel operator buys the timesdispatch building in richmond. Virginia, an aggregator of virginia political blogs with added. The richmond timesdispatch is richmond and central virginia s leading source for local news.
The number of people infected with covid19 in virginia is likely significantly higher than the official numbers reported by the virginia department of health as the state lags behind other. Reporter tyler whitley was honored for 50 years at the richmond times dispatch and richmond news leader at a champagne reception attended by gov. We cannot and will not lift restrictions like one turns on a light switch, gov. But i do feel that it is significant that the local newspaper did weigh in on the race for president today and decided that the choice for. The senate did approve a measure from the same sponsor, del. Richmond timesdispatch richmond, virginia news, bu.
Bacons rebellion reinventing virginia for the 21st century. Landing in inboxes just in time for the start of the legislative session. Ap a catholic priest in virginia says hell continue to serve two parishes despite the richmond dioceses order to remove him over a blog thats been critical of the church. The latest news about the virginia legislature, governor bob mcdonnell, attorney general ken cuccinelli, democrat terry mcauliffe and the 20 virginia. However, it should never overshadow a politicians requirement to be truly connected with their constituents. Richmond, virginia news, bu richmond timesdispatch.
Richmond, va the richmond timesdispatch introduced the virginia politics insider email newsletter this week for virginians who want to keep track of the 2018 general assembly session. Virginia politics coverage from the richmond times dispatch. The virginia politics blog from the richmond times dispatch covers the general assembly, issues and politics throughout the commonwealth. The spiteful horns of the unhelpful virginia mercury. The best and latest news about virginia commonwealth universitys vcu rams basketball, baseball, and all vcu sports from the times dispatch sports reporters. The timesdispatch has the secondhighest circulation of any virginia newspaper, after norfolks the. The richmond timesdispatch has compiled and maintained the ukrops avenue monument 10k and anthem marathon results for a number of years. During trinkles term as governor from 1922 until 1926, he was opposed by byrd, a state senator, over the question of financing for public highways. Find the best way to get in touch with jeff by joining muck rack. Richmond timesdispatch state politics reporter patrick wilson spoke by phone about how members of congress in. Patrick wilson on virginia politics and impeachment. Supreme court has agreed to take up an appeal by republicans in virginias congressional delegation.
May 09, 2020 richmond, virginia, united states about website the richmond times dispatch is the trusted source for local news in richmond and central virginia. Richmond timesdispatch, richmond, va 2020 lee bhm corp. Bob brown richmond times dispatch via ap virginia governor ralph northam heads to the podium to begin his press briefing on covid19 inside the patrick henry building in richmond, va. Please consider donating to support our coverage of virginia politics. Jeff schapiro the family foundation blog the family. Urgent care house calls in richmond, va dispatchhealth.
Richmond, va the editorial pages of the richmond timesdispatch have hired a new writer and promoted two editors james bacon, the founder of the bacons rebellion website and a former publisher of virginia business magazine, joins the staff as senior editorial writer. Formed in 1903 with the merger of the times and the dispatch, the times dispatch of richmond quickly emerged as virginia s primary newspaper of record. The political tumult in virginia widened thursday as the state senates top republican faced an onslaught of questions about racist photographs and slurs in a college yearbook. Despite holding opposing political values, they both. Patrick wilson on virginia politics and impeachment inquiry. Indeed, its only significant competition in the capital city was the evening news leader, which tended to focus on routine local issues than on statewide politics, business, and other indepth news. Virginia politics blog five governors and a reporter. Inmates sue state over continued confinement, private labs. Richmond times dispatch members of the virginia legislative black caucus called on gov. Democrats have momentum in state senate fundraising richmond times dispatch. Read the latest commentary, political, election and campaign news in va. Andrew cain richmond timesdispatch journalist muck rack.
The virginia politics blog from the richmond timesdispatch covers the general assembly, issues and politics throughout the commonwealth. He covered richmond city hall for the richmond timesdispatch from 2012 to. I am graham moomaw, state politics reporter for the. Nov 06, 2019 october 12, 2019 patrick wilson on virginia politics and impeachment inquiry. Virginia politics blog richmond timesdispatch in richmond. Out of the box richmond timesdispatch virginia memory. We provide urgent care house calls to the following areas. News of the switch in virginia came from the richmond times dispatch which published a detailed article on the subject wednesday, april 14, highlighting various donations from tax preparation companies to state lawmakers, the governors campaign and political. Lee trinkle left poses with the new governor, harry f. Richmond times dispatch state politics reporter patrick wilson discusses how members of congress in competitive virginia districts are.
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Top 10 virginia news websites to follow in 2020 us state. The virginia political crisis of 2019 occurred when all three of virginia s statewide elected executive officials all members of the democratic party became engulfed in scandal over the course of one week in february 2019. In it, dabney pointed out the ambiguous implications of the word brotherhood, and cautioned clinchy that the organization. None of them want to come back because i cant pay them that, he told the richmond times dispatch. Virginia senate blocks another northambacked gun bill.
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