The closest hospital to me is DePaul. The non-profit facility has served the community since 1855 and was Norfolk's first public hospital. From that point, the facility was operated by the Daughters of Charity, an order of nuns. The hospital moved to its current Granby Street location in 1944 and in 1996, sponsorship of the … Continue reading DePaul Emergency 134
Author: Vivian J. Paige
A former candidate, I've learned a lot about politics, both good and bad. I'd prefer more of the former and a lot less of the latter and I'm trying to do my part!
Independence – from big oil
In conjunction with the approach of Independence Day, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee has launched a series of radio ads. According to the DCCC: Chairman Chris Van Hollen announced today that the DCCC is launching the "Independence from Big Oil" campaign and will run radio ads against 13 House Republicans who stand with George Bush … Continue reading Independence – from big oil
Warner racking up endorsements
Senatorial candidate Mark Warner announced several impressive endorsements in a news conference today. From the press release: The bipartisan endorsements, announced at a news conference at the State Capitol in Richmond, were provided by: • Col. Gerald Massengill , a former Superintendent of Virginia State Police who retired in 2003 after 37 years of service. … Continue reading Warner racking up endorsements
A couple of ideas for funding transportation
It seems that the General Assembly can't agree on how to fund our transportation needs. Gas tax? No. Sales tax? No. Regional plans? No. So I've been thinking about what we could do to move the pile forward, as it were. There are those who think transportation can be funded by existing revenues, mostly by … Continue reading A couple of ideas for funding transportation
Celebrate Bobby’s freshman year
Join us as we celebrate Bobby's freshman year in the Virginia House of Delegates and the legalization of sangria! Tuesday, July 1st Tijuana Flats 4224 Virginia Beach Blvd. Virginia Beach 5:00 to 7:00 pm $500 Sponsor $250 Supporter $100 Friend $35 Individual Please send checks, payable to Mathieson for Delegate Post Office Box 8021 Virginia … Continue reading Celebrate Bobby’s freshman year
Gerrymandering the vote and why I’m looking to 2009
One of my legislative agenda items for this past General Assembly session was redistricting. Having split control between Democrats and Republicans seemed to be the perfect situation for the passage of some form of bipartisan redistricting. Unfortunately, that wasn't the case. And if it didn't pass in 2008, I don't hold out much hope for … Continue reading Gerrymandering the vote and why I’m looking to 2009
The Pulpit Speaks: March 7, 1964
An article written by my father, the Rev. C. Thomas Paige, as it appeared in the Tri-State Defender on the date shown. "I am come that they might have life and have it more abundantly!" WHOSE BUSINESS A little boy had been carried downtown by his mother. The mission had carried them from store to … Continue reading The Pulpit Speaks: March 7, 1964
OTR 6/29: AG McDonnell, TCC’s DiCroce
This Sunday's On the Record will feature Attorney General and 2009 Republican candidate for governor Bob McDonnell. The topic will be transportation. The AG has taken a position against any statewide tax increases, saying that the money to pay for transportation already exists in the budget. In the other segment, TCC's president Debroah DiCroce joins … Continue reading OTR 6/29: AG McDonnell, TCC’s DiCroce
Norfolk Dems cookout Sunday
The Norfolk City Democratic Committee is holding a volunteer appreciation cookout this Sunday, June 29. The event will be held from 2pm-4pm at Lafayette Park, shelter #1 and the cost is $5. Come on out for some food and fun!
Friday fun: Will you live to be 100?
Hmm - my chances aren't so great 😦 Chance You'll Live to 100: 51% You've got a decent chance of living to 100, especially if you're still fairly young. You take pretty good care of yourself, but you could always do better. Get enough sleep and relax. Life isn't a race. The slower you go... … Continue reading Friday fun: Will you live to be 100?
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