Lots of firsts to recognize this morning: 42nd Lt. Gov. of Virginia - Winsome Earle-Sears is the first woman of color to serve in a statewide office here and Jason Miyares is the first Latino elected to a statewide office

Republicans appear to have flipped 7 seats in the House, and 4 of them were in Hampton Roads. Read more from the WHRO Public Media newsroom: whro.org/news/local-new…

Working on a story about the apparent Christmas tree shortage this year, and I was delighted to find there is an American Christmas Tree Association. I assume they report to the man in the big red suit. #tistheseason

Don't worry, Ian. I'll have answers soon.

Surveying the beautiful Virginia and White Pine Christmas trees out at Boomer Family Tree Farm in Virginia Beach. This field reporting called for L.L. Bean and Columbia.

Stopped at Bergey’s Breadbasket on the way home for the essentials. Mr. Bergey is a fan of WHRO Public Media so he gave me a scoop of vanilla on the house. #supportwhatyoulove

Congrats to the Hampton University Marching Force who will be performing at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade this Thursday! whro.org/news/local-new…

Mal Vincent was truly one-of-kind. I'm extremely grateful for the time I was able to spend with him. Here's a small remembrance to a larger-than-life personality. I just wish I could get wrapped up in one more of his colorful, meandering tales. whro.org/radio/24682-ma…

Late sharing, but here's my story on the Christmas tree shortage this year. If you're still in need of a tree, check out the Boomer Family Tree Farm in Virginia Beach! whro.org/news/local-new…

Andre Douglas, a The Branch graduate, is part of the new class of NASA astronauts! Also joining the group is Luke Delaney, who most recently served as a research pilot at NASA Langley Research Center #localastronauts whro.org/news/local-new…

Really enjoyed working with you Sam Turken ! Congrats and good luck in Boston!

Suffolk native & world-renowned opera singer Ryan Speedo Green giving a Masterclass to Old Dominion University students at the Chandler Recital Hall earlier today. What an amazing experience for these young singers & everyone in the audience!

Writing, sound and delivery 10/10. This piece by Ryan Murphy is what I love about radio journalism. whro.org/news/local-new…

One of the great things about my new job is that I still get to talk with Myles McNutt Check out our convo on the Oscars! odu.edu/news/2022/3/os…

College campuses have everything a refugee would need to transition into a life in America: housing, food, language services, learning opportunities, community connections. Old Dominion University will host a refugee family from Syria, joining a growing movement. whro.org/news/local-new…

I've driven past the @ODUVMASC building in Suffolk countless times without realizing what it was. Turns out it's a place where amazing real-world research is happening, like this tool developed to help communities vulnerable to wildfires and flash floods. odu.edu/news/2022/4/vm…

Turns out good waves lead to good vibes 🌊✌️ Excellent reporting here from @PaulBibeau ! whro.org/news/local-new…