Ian M. Stewart

Thanks for tagging along...

That sounded like a real-busy/productive day. I'd love to be able to change the oil in my cars--but I have a gravel driveway and no lift thingys.

sounds wonderful to me!

yeah, totally get it--I actually like Threads but don't hop on there as much--the sad thing is, is that I have all these social media apps on several different devices..

That looks wonderful! (sorry for the late reply--I'm really bad at Blue Sky)

Antiwar protest at VCU ends in multiple arrests An exact number of arrests or injuries was not immediately available.

Police at Virginia Commonwealth University used force to make an unknown number of arrests roughly 10 minutes after arriving at a protest on Monday night.

Earlier in the day, VCU students set up a “liberation zone,” writing chalk messages of public support for Palestinians and antiwar sentiments.

Virginia crime commission to review cases of former lab employee VPM podcast ‘Admissible’ led to the review.

“Admissible: Shreds of Evidence,” a VPM podcast questioned the accuracy of Mary Jane Burton’s lab analyses, which led to a state review of allegations made in the show and a recommendation to alert all parties in criminal cases Burton was involved with.

Late reply but those looked lovely! Bet they're all gone.

That's fantastic!

To hit Vision Zero traffic safety goals, Richmond needs a ‘cultural shift’ The program seeks to end all traffic-related fatalities and severe injuries by 2030.

Sometimes features take a long time to come together..thanks to the editors/photographers at @myvpm.bsky.social for the work.

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Really great to meet John and his son Calvin and hear their story as a back drop to Richmond's Vision Zero program.

I love doing it--hate waiting for it--but I need to find a local beer supply shop, as the one in Midlothian near me closed..I've got some hops in my freezer that we grew a few years ago.

Oh good! You heard it! Web is coming soon--I meant to email you but I was really busy this weekend covering a Trump rally and putting that all together.

So cool! That looks like me when I brew beer!

ICYMI the news, The World Music Show on VPM is now archiving shows on @myvpm.bsky.social TWO weeks worth! So if you missed last week's show or the show from the previous week, or you just like the show, you can now stream it whenever!
www.vpm.org/worldmusic

So appreciate it! (sorry for the two-day late reply!)

Great World Music Show tonight, featuring @PiersFaccini (twice!) @dawnlandes @buscabullamusic @monoplasmamusic @q_rodrigoygabri @stephenmarley & @ziggymarley @MakingMoviesHQ & More! 6-8pm on @myvpm.bsky.social
*and if you miss it, you can now catch the archive!

Hey, if you're a fan of the World Music Show on @myvpm.bsky.social (and who isn't? [don't answer]), Each show will now be archived for two weeks on our website. So, if you missed it, stream it later! Here's last week's show!
www.vpm.org/worldmusic

"In April 2018, the project was scheduled to be completed by Winter 2020.
When asked about the delay last October, Kristen Nye (City Council – 4th District) said “The entire road project is being held up by CSX approval." Reports John Murden.

Youngkin advances law enforcement standards delayed since 2021 The regulations expand the reasons law enforcement officers can lose certification for misconduct.

Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s office has advanced temporary regulations meant to hold law enforcement officers accountable that are slated to go into effect in March, more than two years after state law required them to be in place.

Don Scott becomes first Black speaker in Virginia Legislature's 400-year history 'The historic nature of this moment is not lost on me,' Scott said Wednesday.

Don Scott has been sworn in as the new Virginia House Speaker; the first Black Speaker of the House in Virginia state history.

"The historic nature of this moment is not lost on me," he told the House.

More from @jahd.bsky.social for @npr.org.

Really good thought process on that---plus, having Herbie behind the wheel (a previous Joni collaborator) helped too.

Wow, never had this happen while out on assignment-was at Chesterfield Towne Center, doing a story on GRTC expanding 1A further into the county & a mall rep had to physically be next to me as I interview & take pictures of people. 🙄🤔🤦‍♂️

One of my favorite covers of Joni's song--so good--even better than Elvis Costello's (and I'm a huge fan)

Yeah, clunky--I've been using or trying to use Threads more--still wanting more from blue sky

So, anyone still on Mastadon?

I keep forgetting I have it and, really, don't think I fully signed up correctly.

Hope I can manage a bike ride>>>

www.vpm.org/news/2023-12...
If you're a radio person/sound nerd and like a good story, check out my latest for @myvpm.bsky.social Or just listen anyway--it's good stuff.

Style Weekly ushers in new era Publication builds on iconic history with new brand, content and business strategy

ICYMI: Have you heard the news 👀
Style Weekly has entered a (fashionable) new era!

Read more about the revamped brand identity and editorial strategy for an iconic Richmond publication below ⬇️

State psychiatric hospitals remain overcrowded, understaffed The Legislature's research arm reported safety concerns and recommended a facility’s closure.

The JLARC recommended Virginia shut down its lone psychiatric hospital for children, while also recommending action to give state facilities more leeway to turn away certain patients and encourage private hospitals to take more in.