In an exclusive interview, Venable talks to AltDaily about his thoughts on Hampton Roads’ culture, the direction of journalism and The Pilot, and the realities of getting older.

When I worked for Port Folio I argued strenuously against the idea of developing editorial policies in response to market research. Editors and writers have a responsibility to cover what they think is important—not what readers say they want.

More than 120 U.S. newspapers have closed since Jan 2008. CNN reports: Newspapers fold as readers defect and economy sours.