Category: Hampton Roads

Kiwanis Harbor Party tickets available

The 19th Annual Kiwanis Harbor Party & Seafood Festival will be held Thursday, October 6, from 4:30pm to 7:30pm. Tickets are $40 in advance, $45 at the door and can be purchased here. Sponsorships are also available.

The perpetual election season

My latest op-ed, title above, appeared in Wednesday's Virginian-Pilot. Folks who read this blog know that I have a long view when it comes to politics. I'm always looking down the road to see what's coming. The Public Policy Polling releases last week gave me a bit of info on where we are right now … Continue reading The perpetual election season →

Oder out – run, Gary, run!

In a surprise announcement this afternoon, the Fort Monroe Authority named Del. G. Glenn Oder as its next Executive Director. According to the press release from the governor's office, "Oder will resign from the House of Delegates effective August 31st." Oder was challenged by Gary West last cycle. I hope West decides to throw his … Continue reading Oder out – run, Gary, run! →

Loyola’s campaign office is where?

On his Facebook page today, Republican Ben Loyola announced the opening of his campaign headquarters. Only one problem: the office isn't in the 6th Senate district! That bright green line separates the 6th from the 7th, at least according to the redistricting plan approved by the General Assembly. Loyola's office is at the yellow flag, … Continue reading Loyola’s campaign office is where? →

90th House District primary

Little has been written about the upcoming Democratic primary in the 90th House District here in Hampton Roads. Incumbent Algie Howell is facing a challenge from political newcomer Rick James. The newly redrawn 90th lost several precincts - four in Chesapeake and two in Norfolk - while picking up six in Virginia Beach and three … Continue reading 90th House District primary →

Rep. Scott hosting job fair in Norfolk Tuesday

Congressman Bobby Scott will host a job fair at Norfolk State University's New Student Center this coming Tuesday, August 9, from 10 am to 3 pm. From the press release: WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Robert C. “Bobby” Scott announced today that he will host a Job Fair at Norfolk State University's New Student Center on … Continue reading Rep. Scott hosting job fair in Norfolk Tuesday →

More Dem candidates at the Beach?

According to this article from today's newspaper, a couple of folks are considering a bid for the state Senate from Virginia Beach. Isn't it a little late, though?

Spotlight: “A chance in hell”

I am told that the nightly news during the Vietnam War offered Americans the opportunity to see into the horrors of it. I am not old enough to remember myself; all of my "memories" of that war are basically those gained from exposure to the images later in life. And although we've been involved in … Continue reading Spotlight: “A chance in hell” →

Here comes the judge(s)

The General Assembly met today to fill some of the judgeships that had been left vacant. In a July 21, 2011 letter to the leadership of both chambers, Governor Bob McDonnell gently reminded them of their "failure to timely complete redistricting and adjourn sine die." In particular, the governor mention the difficulty of having substitute … Continue reading Here comes the judge(s) →