Join the Virginia Pro Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists (@SPJVA) at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15 for a hands-on Twitter workshop with Fredericksburg city reporter and SPJVA board member Robyn Sidersky (@fxbgcitybeat).Learn the ins and outs of using Twitter in your day-to-day reporting. We’ll cover a range of topics, from the basics ofContinueContinue reading “Twitter for Journalists Workshop Thursday, Nov. 15”
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DC lawyer to head Reporters C’tee for Freedom of the Press
Bruce D. Brown, a former journalist and partner with the D.C. office of Baker & Hotstetler, has been named as the new executive director of the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, according the RCFP website.He succeeds Lucy A. Dalglish, who spent 12 years in the post and is the new dean at theContinueContinue reading “DC lawyer to head Reporters C’tee for Freedom of the Press”
Access Across America II hits Richmond
RICHMOND – An expert in freedom of information offered tips to dig up documents and feed great stories to the newsroom during the Access Across America II Tour Thursday, July 12. The visit by Charles Davis, an associate professor at the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Journalism, was hosted by the Virginia Pro Chapter SPJContinueContinue reading “Access Across America II hits Richmond”
Winchester reporter’s death being investigated as a homicide
http://www.winchesterstar.com/breaking_events/view/338
Winchester police have confirmed that the death of Winchester Star reporter Sarah L. Greenhalgh, 48, was a homicide, report the Star.
Greenhalgh’s body was found yesterday when her rented house was in flames. Authorities aren’t commenting on the investigation, including a motive for her death, whether she died from the fire or other injuries or why they think her death was not accidental.
George Mason Ceremony & Celebration wrapup
The Virginia Pro Chapter celebrated journalism during the George Mason Ceremony & Celebration Tuesday, June 12. Hosted at the University of Richmond’s Tyler Haynes Commons, about 40 journalists and supporters attended. Virginia Pro Chapter Past President Thomas A. Silvestri, left, and Virginia Pro Chapter President Paul Fletcher present the George Mason Award to J. StewartContinueContinue reading “George Mason Ceremony & Celebration wrapup”
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