Mark
@sonofisaac.bsky.social
journamalism in RVA, previously cvizzle
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EO to lead internship development program - Virginia Business
A new statewide initiative is connecting Southwest Virginia businesses with emerging talent at the region’s colleges and universities. The project, InternshipsVA, is administered through the Commonwea...
virginiabusiness.com
My first story for Virginia Business: The state is relaunching InternshipsVA to help businesses find opportunities for college students to enter their fields! In Southwest Virginia (the focus of this piece), this is being spearheaded by EO.
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I still cannot get over this detail reported by the Financial Times: www.ft.com/content/5fa6...
February 8, 2026 at 12:35 AM
I still cannot get over this detail reported by the Financial Times: www.ft.com/content/5fa6...
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Will Lewis is resigning as WaPo CEO, former Tumblr CEO Jeff D’Onofrio is the paper’s new acting CEO and publisher, per memos to staff
February 7, 2026 at 10:45 PM
Will Lewis is resigning as WaPo CEO, former Tumblr CEO Jeff D’Onofrio is the paper’s new acting CEO and publisher, per memos to staff
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He did WHAT
Matthew Stafford edged Drake Maye for the AP NFL Most Valuable Player award on Thursday night in the closest race since Peyton Manning and Steve McNair were co-winners in 2003.
Matthew Stafford edges Drake Maye for AP NFL Most Valuable Player award
Matthew Stafford edged Drake Maye for the AP NFL Most Valuable Player award on Thursday night in the closest race since Peyton Manning and Steve McNair were co-winners in 2003.
richmond.com
February 6, 2026 at 4:13 AM
He did WHAT
Finally finished Fire Emblem: Three Houses on maddening (with the Blue Lions). It only took seven years!
February 6, 2026 at 3:40 AM
Finally finished Fire Emblem: Three Houses on maddening (with the Blue Lions). It only took seven years!
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#breaking Va. Democrats release their long-awaited congressional maps, proposing an aggressive 10–1 split.
The plan reshapes Northern and central Virginia, keeps the 9th largely intact, and moves ahead despite a court order and pending Va. Supreme Court case.
virginiamercury.com/2026/02/05/v...
The plan reshapes Northern and central Virginia, keeps the 9th largely intact, and moves ahead despite a court order and pending Va. Supreme Court case.
virginiamercury.com/2026/02/05/v...
Virginia Democrats release long-awaited 10–1 congressional map • Virginia Mercury
After weeks of buildup and a missed self-imposed Jan. 30 deadline, Virginia Democrats on Thursday evening finally released their long-awaited revised congressional maps, proposing an aggressive 10–1 c...
virginiamercury.com
February 6, 2026 at 1:04 AM
#breaking Va. Democrats release their long-awaited congressional maps, proposing an aggressive 10–1 split.
The plan reshapes Northern and central Virginia, keeps the 9th largely intact, and moves ahead despite a court order and pending Va. Supreme Court case.
virginiamercury.com/2026/02/05/v...
The plan reshapes Northern and central Virginia, keeps the 9th largely intact, and moves ahead despite a court order and pending Va. Supreme Court case.
virginiamercury.com/2026/02/05/v...
I’m about to head out to a relaunch event for this program, InternshipsVA, and I’m covering it for VPM!
My first story for Virginia Business: The state is relaunching InternshipsVA to help businesses find opportunities for college students to enter their fields! In Southwest Virginia (the focus of this piece), this is being spearheaded by EO.
EO to lead internship development program - Virginia Business
A new statewide initiative is connecting Southwest Virginia businesses with emerging talent at the region’s colleges and universities. The project, InternshipsVA, is administered through the Commonwea...
virginiabusiness.com
February 4, 2026 at 8:00 PM
I’m about to head out to a relaunch event for this program, InternshipsVA, and I’m covering it for VPM!
I don’t own a record player, I don’t own a record player, I don’t own a record player
February 4, 2026 at 7:24 PM
I don’t own a record player, I don’t own a record player, I don’t own a record player
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Gov Spanberger has directed Virginia’s state law enforcement agencies to end 287g agreements with ICE, saying the agreements "improperly cede accountability and discretion over VA law enforcement" to the feds.
www.governor.virginia.gov
February 4, 2026 at 6:26 PM
Gov Spanberger has directed Virginia’s state law enforcement agencies to end 287g agreements with ICE, saying the agreements "improperly cede accountability and discretion over VA law enforcement" to the feds.
A worthy cause, especially because the job market (and not just for journalism) is such incredible flaming garbage:
Whatever you think of the Washington Post at this moment, here's a chance to support the dedicated, hard-working journalists who were just laid off. If you have the means, your donation is most welcome. If you don't, a kind thought and maybe spreading the word to others is support enough 💙
Donate to Washington Post 2026 layoff fund, organized by Rachel Siegel
On Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, The Washington Post laid off hundreds of journalists. We ar… Rachel Siegel needs your support for Washington Post 2026 layoff fund
www.gofundme.com
February 4, 2026 at 4:03 PM
A worthy cause, especially because the job market (and not just for journalism) is such incredible flaming garbage:
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A staggering statement from former Washington Post editor Marty Baron: "This ranks among the darkest days in the history of one of the world's greatest news organizations."
February 4, 2026 at 2:34 PM
A staggering statement from former Washington Post editor Marty Baron: "This ranks among the darkest days in the history of one of the world's greatest news organizations."
My first story for Virginia Business: The state is relaunching InternshipsVA to help businesses find opportunities for college students to enter their fields! In Southwest Virginia (the focus of this piece), this is being spearheaded by EO.
EO to lead internship development program - Virginia Business
A new statewide initiative is connecting Southwest Virginia businesses with emerging talent at the region’s colleges and universities. The project, InternshipsVA, is administered through the Commonwea...
virginiabusiness.com
February 2, 2026 at 10:50 PM
My first story for Virginia Business: The state is relaunching InternshipsVA to help businesses find opportunities for college students to enter their fields! In Southwest Virginia (the focus of this piece), this is being spearheaded by EO.
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Here ya go!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/rif...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/rif...
February 2, 2026 at 6:03 PM
Here ya go!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/rif...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/rif...
The only thing sort of in his favor is that *everyone* around here shit the bed. (Our neighborhood got some sand yesterday evening, wow)
these quotes could easily be from last january during richmond’s water crisis. avula is squarely responsible for this storm response, whereas that mess was a holdover from 8 years of stoney cronyism, but either way, this month has not been kind to the mayor.
February 1, 2026 at 4:38 PM
The only thing sort of in his favor is that *everyone* around here shit the bed. (Our neighborhood got some sand yesterday evening, wow)
What the
Column: UVA board should name Larry Sabato its new president trib.al/wqtUMVD
Column: UVA board should name Larry Sabato its new president
UVA’s new board should fire the university’s new president and replace him with professor Larry Sabato, constitutional law professor Scott Douglas Gerber writes in a guest column.
trib.al
February 1, 2026 at 12:30 AM
What the
For me, the quintessential Catherine O’Hara:
Curb Your Enthusiasm: Bam Bam
YouTube video by Curb YourTube
youtu.be
January 30, 2026 at 6:44 PM
For me, the quintessential Catherine O’Hara:
Honestly, I don’t understand how you can have two parents who work full time
![[HCPS] Henrico County Public Schools will be closed Thursday, Jan. 29, and Friday,.
Jan. 30. Twelve-month employees telework as they are able. HCPS Facilities staff report as directed by their supervisor.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:py56cumnr6vaxaq2bb2vtt2l/bafkreifyjrojvxg3kfkn3upathcswgi6kdziadzj6f6vd2ngfsgvunwkua@jpeg)
January 28, 2026 at 4:55 PM
Honestly, I don’t understand how you can have two parents who work full time
I hadn’t really seen ticket prices for CarMax Park until signing up for the lottery. I guess it’s not surprising they found ways to charge more for some seats.
January 27, 2026 at 4:59 PM
I hadn’t really seen ticket prices for CarMax Park until signing up for the lottery. I guess it’s not surprising they found ways to charge more for some seats.
I’ve officially lost track of what day it is, which might be important with an interview on the schedule 🤦
January 27, 2026 at 3:14 PM
I’ve officially lost track of what day it is, which might be important with an interview on the schedule 🤦
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From Paul Farhi at the other site. Former media reporter there.
January 26, 2026 at 7:40 PM
From Paul Farhi at the other site. Former media reporter there.