Ryan Murphy
ReporterRyan is WHRO’s business and growth reporter. 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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Rural communities around Hampton Roads continue to push back against development of large farm parcels. -
Virginia Breeze’s new east-west bus route will connect Virginia Beach and Harrisonburg. -
Virginia Beach will earmark 20% of its ticket tax revenue for funding local arts and culture efforts. -
A recent study shows Williamsburg students underperform compared to James City County students in the same joint school district. -
The new Regional Organizations Presidents’ Council thinks frank discussions and deliberate action can break regional inaction that’s plagued Hampton Roads. -
Concerns about the cost and student performance in an independent Williamsburg school district pop up in resident feedback. -
Hint: It’s got to do with Dominion Energy’s offshore wind project. -
Resources aim to help those without legal help better navigate the eviction process. -
Council members rejected collective bargaining in a split vote, but other city employees are looking to force another vote. -
Virginia Sen. Aaron Rouse, a former Virginia Beach councilman, sets his sights higher after his quick political rise.
