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Thank you for covering the decision by Sens. Scott Surovell, Mamie Locke and the Democratic caucus in the Virginia Senate to strip Sen. Jennifer Boysko of her chairmanship of the Senate Transportation Committee and seat on the Rules Committee just for standing up for her constituents ("Boysko removed from committee posts after anti-casino testimony," Feb. 13). As Anna Bryson reported, Sen. Boysko spoke out very briefly at the Virginia House Subcommittee hearing against Sen. Surovell’s bill to authorize a casino in Tysons Corner.
Is this how Senate Democrats reward a fellow senator who stands up for her constituents when another, albeit powerful, senator tries to push through a private bill that will only benefit one private company in an area of Fairfax that he does not represent? If so, it’s sad.
Thank you, Sen. Boysko, for your bravery and for representing the interests of your constituents and others who live in Tysons. That’s how democracy is supposed to work. If only all of our elected officials had the courage that Sen. Boysko exhibited.
Ugly Dumpling is now open at 1601 Willow Lawn Drive, #840. Read the story.
Ugly Dumpling
The Fishin' Pig
The Fishin’ Pig, a popular Farmville barbecue and fried seafood spot, has opened its first Richmond outpost at 4028 Cox Road, Suite J in Glen Allen. Read the story.
MIKE KROPF, TIMES-DISPATCH
Ripple Ray’s
Ripple Ray’s is a Grateful Dead-themed bar that has opened in Carytown at 3123 W. Cary St. Read the story.
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Torch Kitchen + Bar
Torch Kitchen + Bar is now open in Midlothian serving Louisiana fare with a twist at 2077 Walmart Way. Read the story.
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Shawarma Inc
Shawarma Inc is now open in former Lebanese Bakery spot, serving shawarma sandwiches, falafel and fatayer, which is a savory meat pie, among other dishes. 6215 W. Broad St. Read the story.
MIKE KROPF Photos, TIMES-DISPATCH
Cava Glen Allen
Cava has opened a location in Glen Allen at 9964 Brook Road. Read the story.
