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Michael Phillips

Michael Phillips

Michael Phillips is the founding editor of The Richmonder. After growing up in Kansas, he spent 16 years at the Richmond Times-Dispatch. He also hosts a sports talk radio show on 910 The Fan.

Nov. 6 Newsletter: The doc is in


Dr. Danny Avula won 6 of the 9 districts and is on track to become Richmond's next mayor.
By Michael Phillips

Nov. 5 Newsletter: Today's the day


The Richmonder will keep you up-to-date all night on the local election results.
By Michael Phillips

Sample ballots abound as Election Day begins in Richmond


A number of local candidates were handing out sample ballots, seeking to tie their candidacy to that of Kamala Harris and Tim Kaine.
By Michael Phillips
Sample ballots abound as Election Day begins in Richmond

VCU's basketball season is underway. Here's what you need to know.


We won’t have to wait long to see if the preseason hype is warranted.
By Michael Phillips
VCU's basketball season is underway. Here's what you need to know.

Meet the VCU art alum behind the viral opossum voting sticker


The traditional "I voted" sticker has a distinctly Richmond twist inside city limits.
By Michael Phillips
Meet the VCU art alum behind the viral opossum voting sticker

Early voting by the numbers: Richmond sees surge in final two days


Approximately one in three voters cast their ballot before Election Day.
By Michael Phillips
Early voting by the numbers: Richmond sees surge in final two days

7 things we’re watching on election night in Richmond


Richmonder reporters share the things they’ll be watching tomorrow night when the election results roll in.
By Graham Moomaw, Sarah Vogelsong, Michael Phillips
7 things we’re watching on election night in Richmond
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