@KSiddall

World traveler. Lover of #RVA, #rvadine, and the Commonwealth of VA. Ad agency leader and strategist. Transit, Econ dev, and public health communicator.

 Richmond, VA
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Joined April 2008
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Best concert I’ve ever seen and the best coming together of a music community I’ve ever witnessed.
CONSEQUENCE
@consequence14 May 2023
The scene outside of Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia during Taylor Swift’s concert.
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Introducing The Forum's 2023 - 2024 season line-up, which will present six compelling speakers that come to Richmond with vast world views, captivating stories, and timely perspectives. This highly anticipated season is truly not one to be missed! #rvaforum
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So, here is the story of @POTUS's visit to #Kyiv and how #RailForceOne was born. Grab some 🍿, @Amtrak. Danger: long 🧵 ahead. – at Ukraine
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Really looking forward to this @richmondforum
The Richmond Forum@richmondforum30 Nov 2022
Hear @mariaressa's reflections on social media's role in spreading disinformation–and the resulting impact on democracies across the globe–at The Richmond Forum on January 21, 2023. wsj.com/articles/nobel-prize… via @WSJ

Nobel Prize Winner Maria Ressa Is Fighting for Press Freedom

The Philippine journalist sees authoritarian governments and weaponized social media as dual threats to democracy.

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Transportation leaders from as far away as Ohio, Maryland and Florida are taking notice of Richmond's Pulse line as cities and counties increasingly eye bus rapid transit. virginiamercury.com/2022/11/…

Richmond’s Pulse has been a surprise success. Other cities and states are taking notice. • Virginia...

Richmond's bus rapid transit service The Pulse is catching attention from across the country after only a few years of operation.

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In a stunning show of solidarity during a dark day here, thousands of Virginia students have descended on the school’s South Lawn to sit in complete silence at a vigil for those killed last night. I’ve never seen anything like it. – at Charlottesville, VA
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Silence.
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kev@bigtallgayguy1 Nov 2022
this is how your email finds me – at Manhattan, NY
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A double rainbow shimmered across the crowds gathered outside Buckingham Palace. When the news of Queen Elizabeth II's death broke, after a hush, people broke into "God Save the Queen." nyti.ms/3x8v0nI
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With expansion of train routes in Richmond, Norfolk and other parts of Virginia, the commonwealth’s passenger rail system had a 30% increase in Amtrak ridership last month compared to June, new data shows. richmond.com/news/state-and-…

Virginia's expanded train routes see record-high increase in ridership

With expansion of train routes in Richmond, Norfolk and other parts of Virginia, the commonwealth’s passenger rail system had a 30% increase in Amtrak ridership last month compared to June,

richmond.com
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Great to be in @AlexandriaVA this morning to kick off new passenger service to Roanoke and @NorfolkVA, plus restored service to Newport News! Next stop... @City_of_Roanoke!
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New round-trip Amtrak routes will start Monday between Washington and two Virginia cities. wtvr.com/news/local-news/vir…

Virginia adds 2 new Amtrak round trips to Washington

New round-trip Amtrak routes will start Monday between Washington and two Virginia cities: Norfolk and Roanoke.

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Ben Miller@miller713 Jun 2022
We've had a #mentalhealth workforce shortage for some time (still needs to be addressed), and now 988 comes along (good!). The new hotline needs staff, which is likely to be a huge hurdle considering the already significant need for mental health staff. slate.com/technology/2022/06…

Call Centers Struggling to Hire for the New Nationwide Mental Health Crisis Line

As many as 12 million people could reach out to 988 in its first year, quadruple the number the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline served in 2020.

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Wyatt Gordon@yitgordon2 Jun 2022
“The Raleigh-to-Richmond rail corridor will receive up to $57.9 million to bring new passenger service and improved travel times, and up to $6.3 million to improve Ettrick Station in Chesterfield, including a new ADA-compliant platform.” 🚆 @JenniferShutt virginiamercury.com/2022/06/… – at Richmond, VA

Passenger and freight rail projects in 32 states get millions from U.S. DOT • Virginia Mercury

WASHINGTON —  The U.S. government is doling out millions of dollars to railroad projects throughout the country in hopes of improving supply chains and passenger rail service. The announcement by the...

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matt bernstein@mattxiv24 May 2022
florida high school class president zander moricz was told by his school that they would cut his microphone if he said “gay” in his grad speech, so he replaced gay with “having curly hair.” i am in awe
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Caitlin Rivers
@cmyeaton17 May 2022
I just ordered my third round of free antigen tests. Eight this time, double earlier allotments. My household has been using a lot of tests lately as we manage seasonal allergies and more in person events, so I'm glad for a restock. special.usps.com/testkits
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The 'starter home' is rapidly vanishing from the Richmond area housing market. Check out the amazing graphics from @SeanMcGoey #rva #rvahousing #rvarealestate richmond.com/news/local/hous…
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The recent court ruling has given travelers the option to choose whether or not to wear masks on flights, buses, and trains. Having been on a plane myself yesterday—and recognizing cases are on the rise in many states—here is why I will continue to wear a mask when I travel. 1/6
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ICYMI: @Amtrak officially unveiled the Phase VII paint scheme. masstransitmag.com/rail/vehi… via @MassTransitmag

Amtrak unveils new look on national network locomotives 

The fresh design will appear on many Amtrak trains in the future.

masstransitmag.com
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Incredibly well done visual showing the shift in Church Hill demographics and density since 1990. #rva
Matthew Moran
@mmoran022620 Apr 2022
Incredible visual from @vpapupdates on one of Richmond's great neighborhoods. vpap.org/visuals/visual/gent…
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