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Eileen Abbott

  • Television News Reporter and Anchor, Freelance
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As seen in: Irish Daily Mail, The Washington Post, Changing America, The Hill, Richmond Inno, The Business Journals, Washington Business Journal, The Virginia Gazette, The Daily Progress, Nelson County Times and
National Press Club Journalist member April 2025 TV, radio, digital & print reporter. @BostonCollege

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Hot air balloonist Mandy Baskin is building community in the clouds

Hot air balloonist Mandy Baskin is building community in the clouds

Hot air balloonist Mandy Baskin has been named one of 2024's Distinguished Dozen. She followed her heart for …

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Monticello field trip inspired boy who's now first historian of Virginia's Executive Mansion

Monticello field trip inspired boy who's now first historian of Virginia's Executive Mansion

"I remember when I went into Jefferson's library, I was fascinated that he was obsessed by learning," Martin …

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'Bionic nose' may help people experiencing smell loss, researchers say

'Bionic nose' may help people experiencing smell loss, researchers say

A bionic device being developed by two researchers at the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine…

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1,000 weddings later, Charlottesville's mayor-turned-officiant Dave Norris still loves a good lov...

1,000 weddings later, Charlottesville's mayor-turned-officiant Dave Norris still loves a good lov...

1,000 weddings later, Charlottesville's mayor-turned-officiant Dave Norris still loves a good love story.

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Eileen Abbott interview video

Eileen Abbott interview video

Interview with breast cancer survivor who found true love

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Local biotech firm Grenova revs up expansion to meet global demand for reusable plastic lab consu...

Local biotech firm Grenova revs up expansion to meet global demand for reusable plastic lab consu...

After Ali Safavi graduated with a university engineering degree, he began his career in the life science and …

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Sunday Story: Oh, Baby

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By Eileen Abbott
| Richmond Magazine (US) Verified
When Tina Lomaka found out she was expecting quadruplets, it was a dream come true. A labor and delivery nurse, Lomaka had always hoped to become pregnant. She and her husband, Steve, had been experiencing infertility for nine years when Tina conceived. The couple’s 4-year-old daughter Lauren, whom they had adopted as a newborn, was excited to be a big sister.
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Living the Dream

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By Eileen Abbott
| Richmond Magazine (US) Verified
Paul Murphy has made a name for himself with his captivating photos of people and places around Richmond. Rather than a camera snapshot, however, the one image etched in Murphy’s mind and soul is sailing the Narragansett Bay with family during his childhood in Barrington, Rhode Island. He treasured the experience so much, he says, he always wished he could live on a boat. Murphy’s love of the water was the through line of his career. “I went on to work on boats for 30-plus years,” he says.
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Best Feet Forward

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By Eileen Abbott
| Richmond Magazine (US) Verified
Known as “that armless guy,” George Dennehy is a musician who plays his instruments with his feet. His performances often touch audiences so deeply, many are moved to tears. “I believe that my music and message speak to people because it shows them someone who has had to overcome challenges and has made the best of what he was given,” George says.
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