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!

Ride the Tide

Norfolk's light rail, that is. It has nothing to do with surfing, chilling out or the pull of the moon. It's what transit leaders want people to do instead of driving. Norfolk is close to landing a starter light rail line, and if all goes as planned, it will be called the Tide, Hampton Roads … Continue reading Ride the Tide →

78th district: Cosgrove has a challenger

Somehow I missed that there is a challenger to Republican incumbent John Cosgrove in House district 78. His name is Michael Meyer. VPAP shows no income or expenses as of the last filing, which was thru 5/30. I haven't heard much about this campaign. If anybody has any info, let me know 😉 UPDATE: Known … Continue reading 78th district: Cosgrove has a challenger →

21/51: Why it is important

Several conversations that I have had over the last few days made me realize that some people may be unaware of the implications of Democratic control of the General Assembly. Perhaps it is because we have so many transplants from other areas that I often run into people that know a lot more about national … Continue reading 21/51: Why it is important →

YouMail: Cell phone voice mail

How'd you like to have separate voice mail recordings for each person in your addressbook? YouMail allows you to do just that. According to the AP story, YouMail replaces the voice mail system you have with your carrier. There is a library of generic greetings or you can record your own. The service is free. … Continue reading YouMail: Cell phone voice mail →

Mugler withdraws from 1st Senate race

The Daily Press is reporting that Hampton Commissioner of the Revenue Ross Mugler will not seek the Democratic nomination for state senate in the 1st district. Mugler said in a release that he wanted to unite Democrats rather the subject them to a "quickly constructed firehouse primary" which could prove financially and politically expensive. I … Continue reading Mugler withdraws from 1st Senate race →

Bay Oaks Park update

I received the following postcard: Dear Friend of Bay Oaks Park As a result of the Virginia Supreme Court's recent decision in favor of the Bay Oaks Park Committee, this Tuesday, June 26, 2007 at 7:00 p.m., the Norfolk City Council is expected to vote to rescind the ordinances passed on July, 2005, which would … Continue reading Bay Oaks Park update →

Opinion, please: prisoner hair

The Virginian Pilot has a story on an inmate at the Portsmouth city jail whose dreadlocks were forcibly cut. The inmate, Bernard Montoria Garris, is a "Rastafarian who wore long dreadlocks as a symbol of his religion" and had grown the waist-length locks for 13 years. Sheriff Bill Watson has a policy that inmates cannot … Continue reading Opinion, please: prisoner hair →

Northam: yes, Rerras has a race

I opened up the paper this morning and saw this story on the cover of the Hampton Roads section. Democratic candidate Ralph Northam has incumbent state senator Nick Rerras on the ropes. He's outraised him, he's siphoning away his support and he is campaigning hard. Of course, Rerras' "feminazi" comment hasn't helped his cause and … Continue reading Northam: yes, Rerras has a race →

The Pulpit Speaks: June 10, 1961

An article written by my father, the Rev. C. Thomas Paige, as it appeared in the Tri-State Defender on the date shown. Have you made someone happy, or made someone sad, What have you done with the day that you had? God gave it to you to do just as you would Did you do … Continue reading The Pulpit Speaks: June 10, 1961 →