Boz Boschen
@bozatwork.bsky.social
MARKETING & ADVERTISING LEADER *NOW AVAILABLE FOR HIRE* | Civic advocate for Richmond | Mentor @theStartupVA | Former @mckesson, @capitalone, @martinagency | Past-Pres @amarichmond | Student of consumer behavior, media, and communications strategy
Poll: Virginians plan to spend less this holiday season as prices, job market weigh on budgets virginiamercury.com/2025/11/28/p...
Poll: Virginians plan to spend less this holiday season as prices, job market weigh on budgets • Virginia Mercury
Virginians plan to dial back holiday spending this year, trimming budgets by about 5% even as the broader economy shows strong growth, according to a new Institute for Policy and Opinion Research surv...
virginiamercury.com
November 30, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Poll: Virginians plan to spend less this holiday season as prices, job market weigh on budgets virginiamercury.com/2025/11/28/p...
Today’s 17 pound bird. Smoked and grilled. I need to work on carving techniques, but I’ve also been saying that for ten years. It was still very tasty.
November 28, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Today’s 17 pound bird. Smoked and grilled. I need to work on carving techniques, but I’ve also been saying that for ten years. It was still very tasty.
Poor response from the Mayor. We should do better than the bare minimum legal requirement. "Avula 'very concerned' by councilmember's 'inappropriate' criticism over tax rate, surplus" richmond.com/news/local/g...
Avula 'very concerned' by councilmember's 'inappropriate' criticism over tax rate, surplus
In a memo, Avula wrote that “Council does not have the legal ability ... to give binding direction to either the mayor or the CAO" on preparing the city’s budget.
richmond.com
November 26, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Poor response from the Mayor. We should do better than the bare minimum legal requirement. "Avula 'very concerned' by councilmember's 'inappropriate' criticism over tax rate, surplus" richmond.com/news/local/g...
Asking the big question. www.adweek.com/brand-market...
To Win, Omnicom Must Kill Its Darlings
Now that the $13 billion merger between Omnicom and IPG is actually happening, all attention turns to what the merged entity will look like. Here are three scenarios.
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November 26, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Asking the big question. www.adweek.com/brand-market...
Maybe don't buy such a rare and conspicuous collector car if you're doing illegal shit? www.jalopnik.com/2036644/fbi-...
FBI Seizes One-Of-Six Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR Roadster From Former Olympic Snowboarder Who's Currently On The Ten Most Wanted Fugitives List - Jalopnik
What's the point of becoming an international drug kingpin if you don't get to drive your ultra-rare, street-legal race cars?
www.jalopnik.com
November 26, 2025 at 3:42 AM
Maybe don't buy such a rare and conspicuous collector car if you're doing illegal shit? www.jalopnik.com/2036644/fbi-...
Any guess on the level of waste and corruption in VSP? 10%? 20%? 30%? Does it remain a flat percentage or increase as the budget increases? "Legislator probes Virginia State Police finances" richmond.com/news/state-r...
Legislator probes Virginia State Police finances
Sen. Adam Ebbin is demanding a review of VSP spending as Democrats brace for budget shortfalls, questioning lawsuits, vehicle perks, recruitment efforts and rising costs across the $550 million agency...
richmond.com
November 26, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Any guess on the level of waste and corruption in VSP? 10%? 20%? 30%? Does it remain a flat percentage or increase as the budget increases? "Legislator probes Virginia State Police finances" richmond.com/news/state-r...
Ugh, the worst leaders. This is just cruel, and it will actually hurt our military and our country. www.npr.org/2025/11/25/n...
U.S. ready to cut support to Scouts, accusing them of attacking 'boy-friendly spaces'
Documents show the U.S. military is planning to sever all ties with the organization formerly known as the Boy Scouts.
www.npr.org
November 25, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Ugh, the worst leaders. This is just cruel, and it will actually hurt our military and our country. www.npr.org/2025/11/25/n...
Rest in peace, reggae legend. This movie soundtrack was my children's choice of music for the commute to daycare for several years (along with The Ramones). It's part of our DNA. "Jimmy Cliff Recording The Harder They Come In Studio Session" youtu.be/FHAbj1pIT4g?... #JimmyCliff #TheHarderTheyCome
Jimmy Cliff Recording The Harder They Come In Studio Session
YouTube video by Perry Henzell
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November 24, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Rest in peace, reggae legend. This movie soundtrack was my children's choice of music for the commute to daycare for several years (along with The Ramones). It's part of our DNA. "Jimmy Cliff Recording The Harder They Come In Studio Session" youtu.be/FHAbj1pIT4g?... #JimmyCliff #TheHarderTheyCome
Finally! "Richmond seeks developers for transfer station, mixed-use development" richmond.com/news/local/b...
Richmond seeks developers for transfer station, mixed-use development
City leaders envision one or two towers for either residences, a hotel or offices on top of the bus station.
richmond.com
November 21, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Finally! "Richmond seeks developers for transfer station, mixed-use development" richmond.com/news/local/b...
Fun! Thanks @cbs6-richmond.bsky.social "Career Day at William Fox Elementary brings big dreams to life." www.wtvr.com/cbs6-communi...
Career Day at William Fox Elementary brings big dreams to life
Career Day at William Fox Elementary School turned into an exciting, hands-on adventure as students met some of the city’s everyday heroes and explored what their futures might hold.
www.wtvr.com
November 21, 2025 at 4:41 AM
Fun! Thanks @cbs6-richmond.bsky.social "Career Day at William Fox Elementary brings big dreams to life." www.wtvr.com/cbs6-communi...
Reposted by Boz Boschen
Virginia could be on track to join 14 other states by requiring a license to purchase firearms, legislators say.
Virginia legislators consider licensing to purchase firearms
Virginia could be on track to join 14 other states by requiring a license to purchase firearms, legislators say.
richmond.com
November 20, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Virginia could be on track to join 14 other states by requiring a license to purchase firearms, legislators say.
The city dropped the second draft of its massive zoning overhaul this week. Why it matters: The controversial stipulation that would've allowed two homes to be built on every formerly single-family lot in the city is gone. www.axios.com/local/richmo...
Richmond pulls back on duplex plan in zoning update
The latest zoning draft backtracks on a key plan to allow duplexes on all single-family lots.
www.axios.com
November 20, 2025 at 3:20 AM
The city dropped the second draft of its massive zoning overhaul this week. Why it matters: The controversial stipulation that would've allowed two homes to be built on every formerly single-family lot in the city is gone. www.axios.com/local/richmo...
Quite the Planning Commission meeting tonight to review the Cultural Stewardship Heritage Plan and the Code Refresh draft two changes. I listened to the full four hours. We'll see how coverage tries to boil it down.
November 19, 2025 at 4:14 AM
Quite the Planning Commission meeting tonight to review the Cultural Stewardship Heritage Plan and the Code Refresh draft two changes. I listened to the full four hours. We'll see how coverage tries to boil it down.
Richmond motorcycle maker shifts gears with new boutique hotel richmond.com/news/local/b...
Richmond motorcycle maker shifts gears with new boutique hotel
From an ad career to crafting motorcycles seen on "The Walking Dead," this Richmonder’s latest project is a boutique hotel in Manchester.
richmond.com
November 17, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Richmond motorcycle maker shifts gears with new boutique hotel richmond.com/news/local/b...
$22 million surplus www.richmonder.org/city-officia...
City officials report $22M surplus for last budget year
The number is likely to revive debate over officials’ assertions the city can’t afford to cut residents a break on rising tax bills.
www.richmonder.org
November 17, 2025 at 1:10 PM
$22 million surplus www.richmonder.org/city-officia...
Inside VPM's $65M Richmond HQ opening this spring www.axios.com/local/richmo...
Inside VPM's $65M Richmond HQ opening this spring
Once it's open, you'll even be able to rent its rooftop terrace.
www.axios.com
November 16, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Inside VPM's $65M Richmond HQ opening this spring www.axios.com/local/richmo...
It's Friday. The @richmond.com has yet to report on the Richmond Public Schools' board meeting outcomes from Tuesday.
November 14, 2025 at 3:31 PM
It's Friday. The @richmond.com has yet to report on the Richmond Public Schools' board meeting outcomes from Tuesday.
Virginia legislators offer housing ideas ahead of 2026 session www.wvtf.org/news/2025-11...
Virginia legislators offer housing ideas ahead of 2026 session
Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger is still staying mum on how she’d like to deliver on one of her biggest campaign promises, but her election night speech offered some hints.
www.wvtf.org
November 13, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Virginia legislators offer housing ideas ahead of 2026 session www.wvtf.org/news/2025-11...
Richmond School Board approves collective bargaining changes www.vpm.org/news/2025-11...
Richmond School Board approves collective bargaining changes
Superintendent Jason Kamras called the process “the essence of compromise.”
www.vpm.org
November 13, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Richmond School Board approves collective bargaining changes www.vpm.org/news/2025-11...
No mention of Nerds Rope? "Ferrara Candy Will Nerd Out at the Super Bowl for Third Consecutive Year" adweek.it/4nSprl4 via @adweek.bsky.social
Ferrara Candy Will Nerd Out at the Super Bowl for Third Consecutive Year
Nerds Gummy Clusters has put the 117-year-old candy maker on the map
adweek.it
November 13, 2025 at 2:35 PM
No mention of Nerds Rope? "Ferrara Candy Will Nerd Out at the Super Bowl for Third Consecutive Year" adweek.it/4nSprl4 via @adweek.bsky.social
The penny died today?! www.nytimes.com/2025/11/12/b...
The Penny Dies at 232
www.nytimes.com
November 12, 2025 at 9:46 PM
The penny died today?! www.nytimes.com/2025/11/12/b...
"Double Fault. Parents are on the court, the field, and the playground, waiting for RPS officials to show up." www.styleweekly.com/double-fault/
Double Fault
Parents are on the court, the field and the playground, waiting for RPS officials to show up.
www.styleweekly.com
November 12, 2025 at 8:02 PM
"Double Fault. Parents are on the court, the field, and the playground, waiting for RPS officials to show up." www.styleweekly.com/double-fault/
I was catching up/clearing out the DVR and thought the Winsome Earle-Sears ad during The Late Show episode with Tom Hanks and Mavis Staples was a gag and part of the show. What a difference a week makes.
November 12, 2025 at 3:02 AM
I was catching up/clearing out the DVR and thought the Winsome Earle-Sears ad during The Late Show episode with Tom Hanks and Mavis Staples was a gag and part of the show. What a difference a week makes.
Help Richmond’s Boy Scout Troop 400 keep adventure alive! Our son Reeves is selling Hubs Virginia Peanuts: the original, roasted & salted classic, just $18 per 20 oz. tin (normally $30). All proceeds go to troop activities & supplies. Link to order form in thread! 🏕️🥜 #Scouting #SupportLocal
November 10, 2025 at 5:14 AM
Help Richmond’s Boy Scout Troop 400 keep adventure alive! Our son Reeves is selling Hubs Virginia Peanuts: the original, roasted & salted classic, just $18 per 20 oz. tin (normally $30). All proceeds go to troop activities & supplies. Link to order form in thread! 🏕️🥜 #Scouting #SupportLocal
Cruelty is the point
JUST IN: The Trump administration late Saturday directed states that they must "immediately undo" any actions they have made to provide benefits to low-income families via SNAP.
Trump tells states to 'immediately undo' steps to fund November SNAP benefits
The Trump administration late Saturday directed states that they must "immediately undo" any actions they have made to provide benefits to low-income families via SNAP.
n.pr
November 9, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Cruelty is the point