Helen Thomas coming to Va Beach

The Central Business District Association of Virginia Beach is hosting Women's Review Luncheon featuring journalist and author Helen Thomas. The event is Thursday, August 23 and costs only $25. Details are available here (doc). We don't often get the opportunity to have folks like this come to our part of the state. I'm looking forward … Continue reading Helen Thomas coming to Va Beach

AG live blog at DW

In case y'all missed it, the Attorney General Bob McDonnell did a live blog earlier this evening over at The Daily Whackjob. Check out the questions and the answers, including the one from his "ole pal Vivian"  😉

New DPVA site: They Don’t Get VA

The Democratic Party of VA has launched a new website - They Don't Get VA - aimed squarely at Republicans who, well, just don't get it 😉 This is going to be interesting.

Norfolk still going after smoking ban

Despite a recent AG opinion (pdf) to the contrary, the Norfolk City Council is still planning to ban smoking. This time, they are relying on the City Charter as a basis: One is through police powers ensuring the health and safety of citizens, which [City Attorney Bernard A. ] Pishko said has enabled localities in … Continue reading Norfolk still going after smoking ban

Join Beach candidates for breakfast Saturday

Another opportunity to show your support for Virginia Beach Democratic candidates for the House of Delegates. This Saturday, August 4, Del. Lionell Spruill Sr. hosts a pancake breakfast to benefit Bob MacIver (82nd), Joe Bouchard (83rd), and Bobby Mathieson (21st). The event is from 8:30am to 10:30am at the Police Benevolent Association Building (333 Edwin … Continue reading Join Beach candidates for breakfast Saturday