Monthly Archives: August 2008

Cathedrals, Temples and Mosques: Spiritual Shrines in Virginia

Posted on August 25, 2008 by matt ohern

On Laurel Street, near Richmond’s Fan District, sits the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, considered the finest ecclesiastical example of the Italian Renaissance Revival style in Virginia. (New York’s Carnegie Hall was built in the same style.) Constructed … Continue reading →

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Saving Southside

Posted on August 25, 2008 by matt ohern

It’s too early to write off Southside Virginia’s mill town economy. But the Tobacco Commission does need to re-think its strategic priorities. Continue reading →

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10 Annoying Things About Virginia

Posted on August 25, 2008 by matt ohern

Sure, we’re smart and prosperous, but some things still turn my crank. Continue reading →

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Closing the Budget Shortfall

Posted on August 25, 2008 by matt ohern

Virginia’s secret weapon in the budget wars is a little-known agency, the Commonwealth Competition Council, that seeks savings through privatization and outsourcing. Continue reading →

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Salvaging Tysons

Posted on August 25, 2008 by matt ohern

The Tysons task force on land use has articulated a compelling vision for the future of Virginia’s largest — and most dysfunctional — business district. Just one problem: It’s not clear who will pay for it. Continue reading →

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