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Thank you to The Commonwealth Times for talking to our staff photojournalists regina h. boone and #SandraSellars in reference to their 2020 work on display at the The Branch Museum until 9/25. ‘(Re)Framing Protest’: Photo exhibition shows 2020 protests in different light commonwealthtimes.org/2022/09/01/ref… #rva

The RVA East End Festival returned to celebrate music and arts in support of East End Richmond Public Schools after a two-year hiatus. Since its beginning in 2016, the festival has raised over $400,000, according to festival co-chair Marilyn Heckstall. commonwealthtimes.org/2022/09/28/rva…

The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts’ current exhibition invites museum visitors to explore the guitar’s symbolism in multiple mediums from the 19th century to present day, including interactive features. commonwealthtimes.org/2022/10/20/vmf…

Developing Men of Color, a student-led organization, gives male students of color at VCU the resources to succeed in their careers and lives through professional development workshops, community service and social connection. commonwealthtimes.org/2022/12/07/stu…

My first Capital News Service article is live on the Virginia Mercury site! The PRESS Act could be our first ever federal shield law if it passes this term, for professional and citizen journos alike. #vcucns

The Virginia state budget makes significant investments in mental health services, including youth mental health care and community-based care, according to VA mental health advocates. #vcucns pilotonline.com/2023/10/03/vir…

Do you think the casino will return to the ballot a third time?

With one outstanding race, Democrats keep the state Senate.

As we wrap up coverage for the night: Democrats have declared victory in the House and Senate, but there's still some close races where not all votes are in.

I took a look at the school board races around Virginia. The Hanover referendum to change school board seats to direct election was rejected yesterday. #vcucns pilotonline.com/2023/11/01/hun…

Data center electric sales forecast to increase by 152% in next decade. The proliferation of data centers generates revenue, but citizens & lawmakers urge leaders to temper onslaught of development and consider impact. Story/graphics by @byemrichardson pilotonline.com/2023/11/28/gro…

Virginia is banking on data centers, but some say growth should be more deliberate. Here's why: whro.org/news/local-new…

My latest: Youngkin vetoed two bills that would have allowed Virginia to rejoin ERIC, which helps maintain voter rolls. The vetoes come at a time when election methods and voting-related policy are being questioned by state legislatures across the country. virginiamercury.com/2024/03/18/gov…

Gov. Glenn Youngkin vetoed two bills that would have allowed Virginia to rejoin ERIC, a national, nonpartisan organization that helps maintain voter rolls. virginiamercury.com/2024/03/18/gov…

News21 journalists have spent months reporting on the state of American democracy, from how to regulate AI during elections to the impact of threats against election workers. See & share the work: fractured.news21.com #DemocracyDay U.S. Democracy Day

As civic knowledge declines, YVote, O'Connor Institute for American Democracy and Center for Civic Ed. are working to educate and engage the next generation through democracy camps and trainings for teachers: tinyurl.com/4ddrydxf