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 ArticleFeedback for Wednesday, Oct. 9
Naval Station tours stopped The Navy announced Monday it will suspend tours of Naval Station Norfolk until further notice because of the government shutdown now in its second week. Naval Station...
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...
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Avenue or Street? •I'm curious. I've lived in Newport News all my life. I'm 70 years old. The article about the new Apprentice School building mentioned Washington Street and in "Readers Talk Back" it...
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 ArticleFeedback for Tuesday, Dec. 17: David Ress and Christmas shopping
I recognize that name •Dave, Denbigh: I see a column by David Ress in Saturday's paper. It brings back to mind — I'm thinking to myself, didn't David Ress work for the paper years ago? It sounds...
View ArticleDaily Press Feedback: 9/11 Poll, lottery winner, Marquis plans
Poll: In the 12 years since 9/11, have we become too vigilant? Hampton Roads residents found themselves under heightened security measures Wednesday after threats were called into local police, leaving...
View ArticleFeedback 8-25: Walter Segaloff, DP connections and more
•Chris, Denbigh: Walter Segaloff was truly a good man and did a lot for Newport News during his lifetime. But five days on the front page! Isn't that a little over the top? •Gloria, Newport News: We...
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...
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...
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