I had planned to put up a post predicting the Virginian-Pilot endorsements in next Tuesday's Norfolk council races but never got around to it. And now it's too late, because Tuesday's paper announced the editorial board's choices. Let me remind you what the editorial page editor Donald Luzzatto said last fall about the paper's endorsement … Continue reading Pilot endorses in Norfolk races →

A nearly full house at the Naro heard from the four candidates for mayor of Norfolk. The form started with a brief Q&A with Ward 2 councilwoman Theresa Whibley, who is running unopposed. Video courtesy of Connect757.

On Thursday, April 8, the Norfolk Federation of Civic Leagues hosted a forum for the candidates running for City Council.  I previously reported on that forum here. Ward 5 is currently represented by Randy Wright, who did not participate in this forum. The challengers are (click on the name to be taken to the candidate's … Continue reading Video: Ward 5 challengers →

In a stunning turn of events, Judge Charles Poston has reversed his ruling from yesterday. The pdf is here. Upon further consideration, the Court concludes that the temporary injunction should not have been granted. The 1st Amendment prevailed. Excellent, Judge. Now - can you get Mr. Burfoot to reimburse the city for the use of … Continue reading BREAKING: Norfolk judge reverses Burfoot ruling →

Yes, I saw the website. No, I didn't have anything to do with it. And, in fact, I wasn't even going to write about it, despite the urgings of folks to do so. But the story in this morning's Pilot about the site being taken down requires comment. Norfolk City Attorney Bernard Pishko, who represented … Continue reading Norfolk City attorney represents Burfoot? →