Month: December 2010

Monday morning quarterback: Redskins win

The Washington Redskins managed to post a 20-17 victory in overtime over the Jacksonville Jaguars, something I didn't think possible. They have become so adept at snatching defeat from the jaws of victory I really didn't think they would win this thing. Just shows you how bad Jacksonville (8-7) really is. The Skins improved to … Continue reading Monday morning quarterback: Redskins win →

Help CHKD win $250K

Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters is in the running to win $250,000 from Pepsi. The Norfolk-based facility - the only one of its kind in the state - provides pediatric care in Southeastern Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina. The Pepsi Refresh Project is giving away $1.3 million a month in grants, based on votes … Continue reading Help CHKD win $250K →

Bring on the disinfectant

Above is the title of my latest op-ed, which appears in today's Virginian-Pilot.  (When posted online, it will be available here.)  As you might expect, the topic is, once again, transparency, and the lack thereof as it relates to the mess at HRT. The issue of transparency is one that is not going away any … Continue reading Bring on the disinfectant →

More on Protogyrou audit request

As mentioned earlier, Norfolk council member Andy Protogyrou requested the city conduct an inquiry into the city's "interface" with Hampton Roads Transit. A copy of the memo, provided to me by Protogyrou, is below the fold. In a telephone call this morning, Protogyrou emphasized why he believes such an investigation is necessary. An attorney, Protogyrou … Continue reading More on Protogyrou audit request →

Williams: “jaundiced reporting”

Retiring City Manager Regina Williams penned a letter Tuesday to members of council, the citizens of the city, and the newspaper in which she called an article in The Virginian-Pilot "the most jaundiced reporting and headline" she could imagine.  I don't know if I'd go quite that far but I understand her frustration. After all, … Continue reading Williams: “jaundiced reporting” →

Census release: 308,745,538

The U.S. Census Bureau released some data this morning on the number of Americans and the Congressional reapportionment.  As of April 1, 2010, there were 308,745,538 persons people in the U.S., an increase of 9.7%. The reapportionment numbers affected 12 seats in 18 states. The big winner was Texas, which gained four seats. Seven states … Continue reading Census release: 308,745,538 →

Passenger rail coming back to Norfolk

Governor Bob McDonnell announced Monday that an agreement has been reached with Norfolk Southern that could bring passenger rail back to Norfolk in three years. The agreement provides for the speedy upgrading of Norfolk Southern tracks between Norfolk and Petersburg so that they are suitable for use by passenger trains. Funded by an $87 million … Continue reading Passenger rail coming back to Norfolk →