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Michael Phillips

Michael Phillips

Michael Phillips is the founder of The Richmonder. After growing up in Kansas, he spent 16 years at the Richmond Times-Dispatch. He has visited 49 states.

Former WRIR leader Melissa Vaughn dies after battle with cancer

Former WRIR leader Melissa Vaughn dies after battle with cancer


Vaughn was 46 years old.
By Michael Phillips

Jan. 30 Newsletter: Crime was down in 2025


Will it snow? Why it's so hard to know. Plus, the Flying Squirrels announce ticket prices for their new stadium, confusion over the RPS budget, and Hanover officials ask ICE to build their facility elsewhere.
By Michael Phillips

Flying Squirrels release ticket prices for new stadium


Unlike The Diamond, the new stadium will have seats in the outfield.
By Michael Phillips
Flying Squirrels release ticket prices for new stadium

Snow this weekend in Richmond? It's really hard to know.


Richmond is almost exactly on the line that will divide the snow-haves from the snow-have-nots.
By Michael Phillips
Snow this weekend in Richmond? It's really hard to know.

Hanover Board asks ICE to reconsider proposed facility


"It is clear this location is not an appropriate one," the county's Board Chair said.
By Michael Phillips
Hanover Board asks ICE to reconsider proposed facility

Jan. 28 Newsletter: Cancellations continue


Data shows Richmond teachers are now making more than their county counterparts. Plus, VCU easily defeats Richmond in a rivalry matchup, and an opportunity to Zoom with us this morning to learn about The Richmonder.
By Michael Phillips

VCU's strengths – and weaknesses – on display in rivalry win over Richmond


"I still feel like we should have won this game by 20 or 30 points."
By Michael Phillips
VCU's strengths – and weaknesses – on display in rivalry win over Richmond
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