Y'all all know how I feel about local politics: I'd much rather write about the stuff close to home than the stuff happening elsewhere. Then there are the times when "home" has a much broader meaning. Such is the case with Democratic Senate candidate George Barker. Barker has been the target of a malicious mailing … Continue reading No to Barker gay-boating*
Day: October 27, 2007
Candidates forum – Roosevelt Gardens
The Roosevelt Gardens Civic League hosted a candidates' forum for the 87th House and 6th Senate districts Tuesday night. I arrived just before the 7pm start time and found that the candidates had been sequestered! I never seen that before. The Democratic candidates were in one room and the Republican candidates in another. They were … Continue reading Candidates forum – Roosevelt Gardens
Norfolk teacher named Virginia Teacher of the Year
From PilotOnline: Norview High School’s Tommy Smigiel was named 2008 Virginia Teacher of the Year on Friday, making him the first Norfolk teacher to receive that honor in at least 40 years. Now don't go getting a big head and all 😉 With the award, Smigiel won $7,500 as well as technology and professional development … Continue reading Norfolk teacher named Virginia Teacher of the Year
Norfolk endorsements: Northam, no one
The Virginian Pilot's endorsements for the two Norfolk races have been released - with a surprise. In the 6th Senate district, the Pilot endorsed Democratic challenger Ralph Northam. The good doctor would bring wisdom and expertise to the General Assembly as it makes difficult health care trade-offs between cost, quality and access. For Accomack and … Continue reading Norfolk endorsements: Northam, no one
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