Phase 1 of Virginia business reopening should start next week Gene Marrano May 5, 2020 1 minute read Gov. Ralph Northam Barring an unforeseen circumstance Virginia’s retail economy will start its comeback with Phase 1 of a three-part approach next Friday. Details on Governor Northam’s announcement yesterday from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: Northam plans to reopen many businesses late next weekNext: Griffith: U.S. must lessen dependence on foreign-made prescription drugs Related Stories Carilion Children’s trauma nurse urges safety first approach for those breaking out the Flexible Flyers this week Gene Marrano January 29, 2026 0 Attorney General Jay Jones Joins Multistate Coalition Condemning DOJ Threats Against Minnesota Clark Palmer January 29, 2026 0 Wason Center General Assembly issues survey tilts “blue” as to what Virginians favor Gene Marrano January 29, 2026 0