AP Day at the Capital to explore ethics, Medicaid expansion, energy

What does the future hold for lobbying and ethics in Virginia following the conviction of former Gov. Bob McDonnell and his wife? That’s one of the questions that panelists will explore at this year’s AP Day at the Capital on Dec. 3 at The Richmond Times-Dispatch. The annual event is a great way for reporters,ContinueContinue reading “AP Day at the Capital to explore ethics, Medicaid expansion, energy”

What makes a Tweet retweetable? Workshop Oct. 30

What makes a Tweet retweetable? Virginia Professional Communicators – Northern District will hold a free, interactive workshop on the art of crafting a great tweet at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30 at The Free Lance-Star in Fredericksburg. Robyn Sidersky, Virginia Pro Chapter SPJ vice president, will lead the workshop. Attendees will match wits with anContinueContinue reading “What makes a Tweet retweetable? Workshop Oct. 30”

Free mobile journalism seminar Sept. 24

The Northern District of Virginia Professional Communicators, formerly Virginia Press Women, will host a seminar on mobile journalism taught by The Free Lance-Star’s Multimedia Coordinator Alex Russell at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24, in The Free Lance-Star’s community room.It will be free and open to SPJ members, in addition to VPC members and The FreeContinueContinue reading “Free mobile journalism seminar Sept. 24”

SPJ Virginia Pro Chapter Board of Directors meets tonight

SPJ Virginia Pro Chapter Board of DirectorsThursday, April 17New business :1) Approval of the minutes from Sept. 12, 20132) Treasurer’s report – Mary Ellin3) Consider annual donation for Virginia SPJ, SDX Educational Foundation – Brian4) Nominations open for George Mason Award – Paul5) Planning committee for George Mason Banquet6) Review committee for annual report (threeContinueContinue reading “SPJ Virginia Pro Chapter Board of Directors meets tonight”

Sunshine Week Celebration rescheduled for Thursday, April 10

The weather may have pushed us back, but we still plan to celebrate Sunshine Week! In celebration of Sunshine Week 2014, SPJ Virginia Pro Chapter members and friends are invited to learn a new tool for uncovering government secrets on Thursday, April 10.
 The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press recently launched iFOIA, aContinueContinue reading “Sunshine Week Celebration rescheduled for Thursday, April 10”