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Sean Kennedy @seandkennedy.bsky.social · 5d

Bummer.

The Virginian-Pilot @pilotonline.com · 5d

Breaking: Smartmouth Brewing closing original Norfolk location trib.al/eIR2PoS

Smartmouth Brewing closing original Norfolk location

The company announced the closure of its original brewery Friday afternoon. An exact closing date is not yet set, according to a press release, though it is planned for late December.

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Sean Kennedy @seandkennedy.bsky.social · 6d

Wait, @richmonder.bsky.social, are we arguing that white sauce is not from Hampton Roads? Those are fighting words. www.richmonder.org/at-richmonds...

At Richmond’s Mexican restaurants, ‘White sauce’ joins salsa as a tableside staple

Norfolk-area restaurants use Miracle Whip, instead of sour cream, to make the regional dish.

www.richmonder.org

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Sean Kennedy @seandkennedy.bsky.social · 10d

Nice reporting @startribune.com www.startribune.com/editors-note...

Editor’s Note: How we reported on text messages between senior Trump administration officials

A source approached the Minnesota Star Tribune with photographs of sensitive messages exchanged by a key Trump administration official in a public place. Here are the steps we took to confirm the fact...

www.startribune.com

Sean Kennedy @seandkennedy.bsky.social · 15d

Ahem: @pilotonline.com is hiring an education reporter myworkdaycenter.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/TPCO/j...

Education Reporter

Summary: The Virginian-Pilot is seeking an Education Reporter to cover a region with diverse public k-12 school districts and world-class colleges and universities. This high-impact role focuses on wa...

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Sean Kennedy @seandkennedy.bsky.social · Sep 14

“Yearning for Fuente” is absolutely wild.

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Sean Kennedy @seandkennedy.bsky.social · Sep 14

28-0

a man in a red hat with the letter c on it holds a red cup

ALT: a man in a red hat with the letter c on it holds a red cup

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Sean Kennedy @seandkennedy.bsky.social · Sep 14

I haven’t been paying too much attention to how hot the seat is under the Virginia Tech head coach. But it’s gotta be HOT, right? 21-0 down to ODU — AT HOME???

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Sean Kennedy @seandkennedy.bsky.social · Sep 13

Uh. VT down 2 touchdowns against ODU?

Uh oh.

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Sean Kennedy @seandkennedy.bsky.social · Sep 7

It is incredibly sad to see how far Virginia Tech has fallen.

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Sean Kennedy @seandkennedy.bsky.social · Aug 28

This is a bummer. www.ajc.com/business/202...

AJC to move to fully digital publication, phase out print Dec. 31

The AJC will continue to publish distinctive journalism every day and with urgency on its website, mobile app, as well as through video, podcasts and other digital platforms.

www.ajc.com

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Sean Kennedy @seandkennedy.bsky.social · Aug 26

Long live local news

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Sean Kennedy @seandkennedy.bsky.social · Aug 11

Oh.

The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · Aug 11

Breaking news: President Trump announced that he would place the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department under direct federal control and deploy the National Guard to the streets of D.C. to fight crime and clear the city of its homeless population.

Trump readies federal moves on D.C. crime, takes over D.C. police

The president is planning to flex his law enforcement power over Washington, declaring that he would clear the city of homeless people and crack down on crime.

www.washingtonpost.com

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Sean Kennedy @seandkennedy.bsky.social · Jun 22

Oh more good news

Sean Kennedy @seandkennedy.bsky.social · Jun 17

#electionnightpizza

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Sean Kennedy @seandkennedy.bsky.social · Jun 16

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Digital Producer

Summary: Virginia Media is looking for a dynamic audience engagement editor to join our team in the Norfolk/Virginia Beach area. This person will work at the center of our newsroom to help us accompli...

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Sean Kennedy @seandkennedy.bsky.social · May 21

Have I been missing the buzz for The Pitt, on HBO?

It’s a very good show. Haven’t seen a ton of people posting about it.

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Sean Kennedy @seandkennedy.bsky.social · May 9

Flew from Newark to DC National recently. Sat on the tarmac for a long time, but this is frightening.

The New York Times @nytimes.com · May 9

Breaking News: An air traffic control facility at Newark Airport suffered another radar outage, the latest disruption at one of the nation’s busiest airports.

Newark Airport Has Another Radar Outage

www.nytimes.com

Sean Kennedy @seandkennedy.bsky.social · May 6

Virginia's best public bathroom can be found ... here.

I-64 rest stop voted among best public restrooms in U.S., survey says

The New Kent rest area — at mile marker 213 heading eastbound on I-64 — was named the best public restroom in Virginia and the 10th best in the country.

www.pilotonline.com

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Sean Kennedy @seandkennedy.bsky.social · May 5

It is time.

The Virginian-Pilot @pilotonline.com · May 5

The story of white sauce, Virginia’s unique contribution to Mexican American cuisine:

The story of white sauce, Virginia’s unique contribution to Mexican American cuisine

What is white sauce at Mexican restaurants? Welcome to Virginia.

www.pilotonline.com

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Sean Kennedy @seandkennedy.bsky.social · May 1

We've been talking about a new sports arena in Norfolk for 84 years.

Jami Frankenberry: A new arena for the Norfolk Admirals? City is mum on owner’s ‘highest priority.’

Scope, built in 1971, is one of the oldest arenas being used in the ECHL playoffs, and the Admirals’ home ice is the oldest among 14 teams in the ECHL Eastern Conference.

www.pilotonline.com

Sean Kennedy @seandkennedy.bsky.social · Apr 30

Journalism is not PR.

The Athletic @theathletic.com · Apr 30

Bill Belichick, 73, said he “clearly communicated” with his publicist at Simon & Schuster that any promotional interviews he did for the book would focus only on the book’s contents.

“Unfortunately, that expectation was not honored during the interview."

www.nytimes.com/athletic/632...

Bill Belichick says recent CBS interview was ‘selectively edited’ to create ‘false narrative’

The segment shows Belichick's girlfriend Jordon Hudson interjecting after interviewer Tony Dokoupil asked how the two met.

www.nytimes.com

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Sean Kennedy @seandkennedy.bsky.social · Apr 28

The more things change …

One of these headlines is from 2019. The other from today.

Sean Kennedy @seandkennedy.bsky.social · Apr 24

Horrific. Famed stunt pilot dies in a crash at Langley Air Force Base just days before an air show was scheduled to happen.

Pilot dies in plane crash at Langley Air Force Base just days before air show

a post published late Thursday afternoon on the Facebook page of famed aerobatic stunt pilot Rob Holland said he was the pilot who died.

www.pilotonline.com

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Sean Kennedy @seandkennedy.bsky.social · Apr 21

This was very, very needed.

Bluesky @bsky.app · Apr 21

We’re introducing a new layer of verification on Bluesky — a user-friendly, easily recognizable blue check.

In addition to account verification issued by Bluesky, we're also introducing Trusted Verifiers. Select independent organizations can verify accounts directly.

Sean Kennedy @seandkennedy.bsky.social · Mar 28

There are so many stressors in the world today.

So just sit back, relax, and read about the time a supermodel got hit in the face by a goose on a roller coaster.

The Virginian-Pilot @pilotonline.com · Mar 28

26 years ago Sunday: The day Fabio got goosed at Busch Gardens

Remembering the day Fabio got goosed at Busch Gardens

We revisit the story of Fabio, the goose and the Busch Gardens roller coaster.

www.pilotonline.com

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