Cardinal News Meet and Greet in Lynchburg

Come celebrate Emma Malinak's year of local reporting in Lynchburg. We bring snacks, you bring your questions for city council candidates.
About this Event

Join Cardinal News staff at The Flour District in Lynchburg to celebrate one year of trusted local news reporting from Emma Malinak. We'll also be gathering your questions and priorities that will inform our voter guide this fall. But if you want to just come for the vibes and skip the politics, that's fine too!

What community members have said about Emma's reporting:

• "Grateful for your coverage of this critical issue! The article is really well done. Thank you." — Kate Duvall, President and CEO of Piedmont CASA, Inc. on budget amendment for CASA programs
• "Your recent article in the Cardinal News about Virginia Baptist Hospital is so well researched and written; I have to let you know... I feel that you tell the story of Baptist and the need for change most compellingly." — Cap Eschenroeder, Centra Foundation board member
• "You entwined a multitude of facts and issues to creatively craft a cogent, relevant, rational, and meaningful message that deliever the essence of our cause. Well done and thank you!" — Randy Nelson, founder of Central Virginia United Soccer Club and former city council member, on story about Hill City FC soccer team
• "It is one of the better pieces I've read in a long time on capturing the many and nuanced challenges that many transit agencies are facing these days. Thank you for elevating these issues and the important role that transit plays in the Lynchburg community." — Mariia Zimmerman, director of the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation