April 13: Feedback from newspaper readers
•Jim, Yorktown: OK, Daily Press, it's time to let this Ragin mess go. After days of oversized pictures, bold headlines and lengthy articles, your readers have had enough. Yes, it was a heinous crime,...
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Ford coverage Bert, Seaford: A belated comment on Saturday's Celebrate the Ford cover of the paper. Opening it up gave a truly gigantic impression of the industry that's available in Newport News. The...
View ArticleFeedback: James Garner, derailment, Hampton school raises and more
•Steve, Poquoson: Thanks for the James Garner editorial obituary. It was the only write-up of the many I've seen that came right out and said that Garner's Jim Rockford "was among the greatest of all...
View ArticleReader feedback for June 12: Graduates, tax bills
High School Graduates •In (Monday's) paper for Heritage and Menchville High School graduation, they have class of "2013." I think it's supposed to be class of 2014. In Sunday's paper, for Warwick High...
View ArticleFeedback for Sunday, March 9: About red lights, Amtrak and more
I have seen articles complaining about the use of the red light cameras many times in the paper. What I haven't seen in the paper are articles that address the terrible problem we have with people...
View ArticleReader feedback Oct. 7: Redskins, Berkshire Hathaway, Independence Day,...
•Mike, Hampton: Regarding use of Redskins name, I don't think Chiefs, Seminoles, Braves or Giants are as derogatory. Why not just call them the Washington Americans and honor everybody? Berkshire...
View ArticleFeedback for Sunday, Nov. 10: Precinct results, Boy Scout award and more
Precinct Results •Dave, Denbigh: I have been a subscriber since 1981, and I want to thank you for printing the precinct results in today's paper. Editor: We ran the precinct results after a number of...
View ArticleDaily Press offers subscription deal through Groupon
I know several of my readers were waiting for a Groupon deal to subscribe to the Daily Press. New today, there is a deal offered through...
View ArticleVirginia Gazette Last Word Feb. 1: Snow angels; Terrific paper carriers; Deer...
Snow angels "I have an angel of a neighbor. His name is James Eaton. He came over and shoveled my driveway and my sidewalk, also picked up my newspaper and put it by my door, all before 9:30 a.m. I'm...
View ArticleFeedback for 10/15: Aircraft carrier, real estate and November election
The Ford aircraft carrier •Will, Williamsburg: Wow. What a wonderful photograph on Page 1 of the aircraft carrier Ford in Dry Dock 1. It is powerful and artistic — a high achievement for staff...
View ArticleReader feedback for May 6: Ukrainian journalists at the Daily Press, college...
Ukrainian journalists visit Editor: Two editors and a reporter from Rivne Vicherne, a newspaper located in Rivne, Ukraine, are visiting the Daily Press this week as part of a journalism exchange...
View ArticleFeedback: Stories about big families, history and breast cancer
•Dennis, Newport News: I wanted to compliment you on the story that Nicole Paitsel wrote about those large families and how they survive on a household budget. Three moms and 23 children. I enjoyed...
View ArticleThe virtue of charity
From the belt-busting gluttony of Thanksgiving dinner to the budget-breaking shopping sprees of Christmas, the celebration of excess often threatens to overwhelm a holiday season that should be a time...
View ArticleFeedback for Tuesday, Jan. 14
Cold weather Ray, Poquoson: My comment today is, I want to thank you, Daily Press. I always depend on you for my weather and tidal reports. My only wish for 2014 is that global warming speeds up. I...
View ArticleDaily Press Internship Programs
The Program The Daily Press offers a paid summer internship program. Internships may be filled in any newsroom function: local news, sports, features, copy desk, online/digital, editing, photo or...
View ArticleDaily Press Feedback for 1/10: New area stores, schools delays and knives
New local stores On her Facebook page, Daily Press Savvy Shopper Nicole Paitsel asked readers if they knew of any new stores that opened in Hampton Roads in 2013. They did. Jillian Manning: Imagination...
View ArticleFeedback: Good reporting, poor story placement, a sports question and more
•Mary, Gloucester: I wanted to express my admiration for the Page 3 item by Dave Ress. For somebody to write about political goings-on at the state level, when this state at any level, in a clear,...
View ArticleFeedback: Real estate, elections, prior restraint and a note to readers
•I just wanted to thank you for the homes that are listed for sale in the Newport News Town Square section on Page 2. It's very interesting, and I appreciate that it gives all the information, prices...
View ArticleFeedback for 2/4: Groundhog Day and the Daily Press
Six more weeks of winter •Today is Feb. 2. It's Groundhog Day. I just read the paper, front to back and back to front like I normally do, and it doesn't say anything about Groundhog Day. You've got all...
View ArticleReader Feedback April 20: City car use, Eastern Shore fires, Affordable Care...
•The article on the motor pool use by Newport News City Council members provided nothing of substance. It did not uncover any misuse, which was surely the intent of the investigation. A third party was...
View ArticleFeedback for Sunday, Nov. 24: Word choice, CNU, court commentary and more
Gantlet or gauntlet? •Ted, Yorktown: Subject: Police Chief Finalists Run Gantlet. Reference the above headline in today's paper, I believe the last word should be "gauntlet," meaning a series of...
View ArticleFeedback: Governor, gay marriage, snow storms and more
•Seems to me very sad that former Gov. Bob McDonnell's contributions are pushed out of the way because of the unfortunate ethical decisions. His argument that he didn't do anything illegal may be true...
View ArticleFeedback: Weather, port lease, York bills, real estate stories
•John, Newport News: Where are the temperatures printed in the daily weather Almanac as "high/low" for Newport News "through 5 p.m. yesterday" taken/recorded/reported from? Editor: Our vendor,...
View ArticleReader feedback Sept. 26: David Teel, good stories, comics
I am calling to commend David Teel for his outstanding column in today's Daily Press regarding "Sports culture must change." He hits the nail on the head, and I hope that all of your readers, even...
View ArticleFeedback: History, print size, immigration and more
•Jerry, Hampton: Your article on Tracy's Restaurant started a discussion among some of us who have been longtime Peninsula residents. The article mentioned there were four movie theaters in downtown...
View ArticleFeedback 8/31: Town Square changes, a question of race, green slime redux,...
•Your Town Square section is getting smaller and smaller and has basically nothing but ads. I'm just wondering, who bothers. Thank you. •Alice, Hampton: I am very disappointed in the Hampton Town...
View ArticleFeedback for Sunday, March 16: Stories about health insurance, animals, ACC...
Stephen, Newport News: It is about time the mainstream media run stories on how the Affordable Care Act does work versus all these horror stories. OK, the initial rollout was just awful, but by Jan. 1,...
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Ragin feedback, redux •Jerry, Hampton: Thank you for putting the story about the formal sentencing of John Ragin and his picture on Page A3 and not on the front page. I'm glad we had more exciting news...
View ArticleFeedback for May 4: About David Teel, Republicans, two photography questions
•Dennis, Newport News: I want to compliment you on the attention you gave David Teel — all the print, the pictures and the listing of the awards that he got. We don't always know all these things, so...
View ArticleDecember 29: Feedback from newspaper readers
•Daryl, Williamsburg: I wanted to make a quick comment on an article I read on the sports page from a Los Angeles Times journalist. It's his list of the 10 top records that will never be broken. I...
View ArticleReader Feedback April 27: Daily Press photographs, American citizen,...
Jessica, Poquoson: Jonathon Gruenke's photos from the CNU/Salisbury softball game were some of the best photos I've ever seen in a newspaper. They truly told a story and you could almost feel the...
View ArticleReader feedback August 8: Daily Press redesign, McDonnell trial
•Charles: I appreciate the new approach you are taking with the DP. I lived in York County for 28 years before moving back to Newport News in 1996. I am still very interested in what goes in York...
View ArticleReader feedback August 5: Expanded local news, corrections
Feedback on local news •Re: the article by Marisa Porto concerning the update in local news coverage. I'm very pleased with the changes that will be made. I live in York County. I'm a grandmother, but...
View ArticleReader feedback June 29: Hampton, Medicaid, Times-Herald
All-America City •Susan: Hampton was named an All-America City, one of 10 in the nation, and that's the best you can do? A tiny piece at the bottom of Page 6 in the June 17 edition? Editor: Did we...
View ArticleReader feedback Aug. 22: Redesign, McDonnell trial
•I'm calling to let you all know I certainly do like the new layout of the paper. Run with it. It looks far more professional to me. Thank you. •Jerry, Hampton: I don't know if anyone else has noticed...
View ArticleChanges emerge in redesigned Daily Press
NEWPORT NEWS — More content, a repurposed Town Square section and the return of a former Daily Press nameplate are awaiting readers in their Sunday morning newspapers. Officials and staff with the...
View ArticleReader feedback August 2: More local content coming to Daily Press print edition
You told us you wanted more local news, and we listened. A few months ago, we conducted a survey of seven-day readers. We used e-mail, print advertising, website surveys and a research panel to find...
View ArticleFeedback 8/17: Daily Press redesign
I've been reading the Daily Press. for 36 years. You have finally given your subscribers an informative, sophisticated newspaper to read. It's a 180-degree turnaround from the original and I appreciate...
View ArticleFeedback Nov. 3: Famous list, two good reporters and elections
•Patricia: Before they became famous: You ignored the funniest comedian around today: "Wanda (Sykes) was born in Portsmouth, Virginia, and raised in Maryland. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science...
View ArticleDaily Press' Prue Salasky honored for reporting on mental health
Daily Press health reporter Prue Salasky was inducted into the Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board Hall of Fame on Wednesday. The organization began the Hall of Fame in 1996 to recognize...
View ArticleFeedback 10/6: State coverage, politics, small print and more
•In today's (Oct. 3) paper, Page 10, under State, I think the Daily Press needed to put some additional comment, either preceding or following the Washington Post article. This should never have...
View ArticleDaily Press Feedback for 2/10: New development in NN; Navy veteran hits...
New development on way to Newport News Some of the businesses coming to the new development at Jefferson Avenue and Oyster Point Road in Newport News have been revealed. A map on Divaris Real Estate's...
View ArticleFeedback 10/12/14: Defining the word 'elderly' and identifying a marriage...
•Michael, Newport News: I am calling regarding Page 6 of Tuesday's paper in which you show the picture of Natalie and Rachel Gower-Kinney holding what is purported to be a wedding license. I have done...
View ArticleDaily Press wins 16 Virginia Press Association awards
NEWPORT NEWS — The Daily Press Media Group took home 26 awards at the Virginia Press Association's annual conference for their 2013 news coverage. The Daily Press, which competes among the state's...
View ArticleDaily Press Feedback for 10/20: Defendant released, Via appeals, Les Smith...
Release brings blame game The Newport News and Hampton sheriff's offices disagree over who's to blame for the release of a defendant in a high-profile murder case. Eric L. Nixon Jr., 18, is one of two...
View ArticleFeedback: Newport News theaters, Gaza and Bowe Bergdahl
•Bruce: Subject: Fifes and Drums of Yorktown (York County Poquoson Section - 7/17/14), you should know better. Caitlin Chaloux graduated from York High School, not Yorktown High School. Editor: You are...
View ArticleFeedback 3/29: Murder coverage, pretty picture, missing anniversary and wordy...
Jerry, Hampton: The photo on the front of your Friday paper, definitely worth the half page. Scary to look into the eyes of a murderer. But it looks like he could be your next-door neighbor. Mary,...
View ArticleFeedback for 7/1: Shipyard photo, The Times-Herald and YMCA
The shipyard's crane •Mike, Hampton: In Saturday's paper on Page 4 you have a large picture of one of the shipyard's structures with three words: "Newport News Shipbuilding." I'm almost certain that...
View ArticleFeedback for Dec. 10: Errors, Grand Illumination and handicapped accessible
Just one of those days •On the front page is an article about an educational program in York County, and you have identified Jamestown Settlement as being in Williamsburg. Jamestown Settlement is not...
View ArticleJune 01: Feedback from newspaper readers
Jenny: I think this is about it. I'm so sorry to have to be nit-picky, but your vocabulary is going downhill. You sound like the people on the street now. Over in Gloucester it appears they got a new...
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