Archive for May 2010
Norfolk budget forum online
Not sure how this got by me but tonight, as I attended the only public forum the city is holding on the budget, I was informed of the online forum on the city’s website. The purpose of the forum is to allow citizens to comment on the budget. Some 60 people provided their comments to … Continue reading
American Idol results 05/05/10: Cinco se convierte en cuatro (five becomes four)
It may be Cinco de Mayo, but the five contestants became four with Wednesday night’s results. Tuesday night, the contestants took on the songbook of Frank Sinatra. They were mentored by Harry Connick, Jr., who also did all of the arrangements. Some of the contestants were clearly out of their comfort zones – here’s looking … Continue reading
Hampton Roads votes: election roundup
Municipal elections were held throughout Hampton Roads yesterday. Some results were expected, but in every city, there were surprises.
Photos from Norfolk: Election Day May 2010
A quick look at some of the stops I made yesterday.
Smigiel defeats Wright
It’s been a very long day. I’ll have more tomorrow. But for now, my congratulations to Tommy Smigiel, who defeated Randy Wright in Norfolk’s Ward 5.
Vote Tuesday
Local elections are being held across Hampton Roads tomorrow. The polls are open from 6am to 7pm. The Virginian-Pilot has put together a voter guide for Southside while The Daily Press has done the same for the Peninsula. I wish we could have high turnout for these local elections the way we do for national … Continue reading
Cuccinelli’s lapel pin
UPDATE: The pin will no longer be used Whew! Dodged a bullet on that one. Original article I watched as the story unfolded over the weekend of the lapel pin Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli distributed to his staff. The pin itself, which I am told is about the size of a quarter, appears to have … Continue reading
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