Also from today’s Word on the Street column is the big announcement of who will replace Jenni Davis on the City Hall beat:
“Word on the Street” first appeared in the Journal Star on Oct. 11, 1999. City Hall reporter Jennifer Davis has been the column’s only constant face, but she is moving on to a new position as Lifestyles Editor for the Journal Star.
John Sharp will take her place covering the City Hall beat, and his face and voice will appear in this column shortly, joining political reporter Karen McDonald.
My congratulations to both Jenni and John on their new posts. I’ll miss seeing Jenni at the city council meetings and reading her excellent reports, but I’m happy she’s gotten a promotion at the paper. As for John, I wish him the best of luck as he works to get up to speed on his new assignment.
I just hope John is aware of the longstanding tradition that says newbies to the City Hall Press Corps have to buy beer and pizza after their first meeting.
If he doesn’t … well, it won’t be pretty.
the press corps. there’s no such thing
and even if there was, a blogger wouldn’t be part of the press corps.
Anonymous: Yes there is. We have meetings.
This is very sad news. One of the few bright spots regarding a lot of these “news” events was the possibility of seeing Ms. Davis, looking hot in a relatively form-fitting skirt and slightly open blouse. She is a fine, fine looking woman. In other words, she’s hot.
I’m only guessing here, but the new guy probably won’t fill out a grey skirt quite like Ms. Davis does…
And who says chivalry is dead!
But from a female prospective maybe the new guy has something for us for a change.