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AP Day at the Capital set for Dec. 3

What is the outlook for the new state budget and for Medicaid expansion, education funding and gun control following the Nov. 3 election that settles control of the state Senate? What are Gov. Terry McAuliffe’s top priorities as he commences the last two years of his term? Which party – and which candidate – hasContinue reading “AP Day at the Capital set for Dec. 3”

Virginia journalists take home national honors

Our friends at the National Federation of Press Women pass on this exciting news about Virginia journalists. The press release is below. Congratulations to all the winners! The National Federation of Press Women presented 35 awards to 15 Richmond-area residents and five from elsewhere in Virginia at the organization’s recent conference in Anchorage, Alaska. Continue reading “Virginia journalists take home national honors”

Board Meeting to be held Tues, Oct. 6

The Virginia Pro Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists will hold a Board of Directors meeting at noon on Tues., Oct. 6. The meeting will be held via conference call. The call in number is 641-715-3580 and the access code is 583987. All members are welcome to call in and participate.

Wirt presented George Mason Award

The Virginia Pro Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists honored retired Virginia Commonwealth University professor Wilma Wirt Wednesday night in Richmond. Wirt is the 52nd winner of the annual award honoring journalists for their contributions to Virginia journalism. The chapter also awarded Wayne Farrar, the recently retired news director of WCVE, the George and FrancineContinue reading “Wirt presented George Mason Award”

Ticket information for the 2015 George Mason Banquet

If you are interested in attending the 2015 George Mason Banquet, honoring Wilma Wirt, we have two convenient options for purchasing tickets. You may buy a ticket online using a credit card through our Eventbrite site. Here is a link to the site. You may pay at the door with a cash or check, butContinue reading “Ticket information for the 2015 George Mason Banquet”