The Palladium-Item is an American daily news organization for Richmond and surrounding areas. The paper is a merger of two older papers, the Richmond Palladium and the Richmond Item, and traces its history back to 1831, making it the oldest continuous business in Richmond.
“Palladium” refers to the Greek goddess, Pallas Athena, whose warlike nature was provoked by injustice and interference with constructive, peaceful living. Pallas Athena was the Goddess of Wisdom and considered a symbol of protection.
The term “Palladium,” denoting the protection of the rights of people, is believed to have come from Greek history where theft of a statue of Pallas Athena from ancient Troy is said to have resulted in Troy’s destruction.
Pal-Item journalists are dedicated to delivering essential and trusted content with a commitment to unbiased journalism. As part of the USA TODAY Network, we adhere to the Principles of Ethical Conduct for Newsrooms. Our newsroom fosters journalists who have the same objective: to capture and analyze the moments that affect Greater Lafayette on a local, state and, sometimes, national level.
Our news staff covers a range of topics such as schools, public safety and sports.
Contact Editor Virginia Black at vblack@gannett.com with suggestions or news tips.
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