Ryan Murphy
EditorRyan is a news editor and former business and growth reporter for WHRO. He joined the newsroom in 2021 after eight years at local newspapers, the Daily Press and Virginian-Pilot. Ryan is a Chesapeake native and still tries to hold his breath every time he drives through the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel.
The best way to reach Ryan is by emailing ryan.murphy@whro.org.
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Kenny Alexander says the post won’t interfere with his job as Norfolk’s top elected official. -
Renee Good, known as Renee Macklin while at ODU, was shot in her car by an ICE agent. The 37-year-old graduated from ODU in 2020. -
WHRO’s journalists share the stories they’re most proud of, want to brag about or think readers might want to read again. -
Nathan Simms led the authority for 2 years. The board hasn’t given a reason for firing him. -
The state’s consecutive term limit is unique in the United States and dates back to worries of the Founding Fathers. -
Republican Jason Miyares, the incumbent who unsuccessfully sought a second term, called for moderation from his successor. -
Advocates say 28 workers, despite valid visas, have been deported “to reach the quotas.” -
New numbers show apartment rental prices have climbed faster than all but four other metro areas in the United States. -
Managing statewide staff shortages has included training primary care providers to recognize and assess mental health issues themselves. -
The Hampton Roads icon fought segregation in the 1960s and spent more than 30 years leading diversity and inclusion efforts at Old Dominion University.
