Category: Hampton Roads

Williams: “jaundiced reporting”

Retiring City Manager Regina Williams penned a letter Tuesday to members of council, the citizens of the city, and the newspaper in which she called an article in The Virginian-Pilot "the most jaundiced reporting and headline" she could imagine.  I don't know if I'd go quite that far but I understand her frustration. After all, … Continue reading Williams: “jaundiced reporting” →

Passenger rail coming back to Norfolk

Governor Bob McDonnell announced Monday that an agreement has been reached with Norfolk Southern that could bring passenger rail back to Norfolk in three years. The agreement provides for the speedy upgrading of Norfolk Southern tracks between Norfolk and Petersburg so that they are suitable for use by passenger trains. Funded by an $87 million … Continue reading Passenger rail coming back to Norfolk →

Norfolk officials knew of LR overruns

Color me surprised - NOT! City Manager Regina V.K. Williams, former City Councilman W. Randy Wright and Assistant City Manager Stanley A. Stein knew about overruns and did not immediately divulge that information, the audit says. I've spent some time reading the report. It is damning.  That so many players in this fiasco are no … Continue reading Norfolk officials knew of LR overruns →

Northam announces re-election run

Senator Ralph Northam announced today that he will seek a second term in the Virginia Senate. In his newsletter to constituents, of which I am one, the first term Democrat says that while some things have been accomplished, there is still work to be done. I want to help solve these problems for our region … Continue reading Northam announces re-election run →

Mayor’s presentation on transportation

Last week, Norfolk's Mayor Paul Fraim made a presentation to Norfolk civic league presidents on transportation. The video of the event is here and is about 30 minutes long. On that same day, The Virginian-Pilot had a lead story which included the picture to the left (click to enlarge) which graphically demonstrates the transportation woes … Continue reading Mayor’s presentation on transportation →

Vote Big Blue

The Old Dominion University mascot, Big Blue, has advanced to the Championship Round of the Capital One Mascot of the Year Challenge, and is now facing UTEP for the 2010 Capital One Mascot of the Year. Voting for the final round closes at 8:59 a.m., Monday, Dec. 13 and the winner will be announced on … Continue reading Vote Big Blue →

Reminder: Redistricting hearing tonight

Just a quick reminder that the redistricting subcommittee of the Senate Privileges and Elections Committee will be holding a public hearing tonight. The meeting is at 7pm at the The Forum, Building A, Tidewater Community College (120 Campus Drive, Portsmouth, VA). If you cannot attend the hearing, your comments are still welcome.  Send written comments … Continue reading Reminder: Redistricting hearing tonight →

HRC Norfolk rally for DADT repeal

The Human Rights Campaign is holding a rally to support  "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" repeal in Norfolk this Wednesday, December 1, at 10:00am at the Five Points Community Farm Market, 2500 Church Street. The full information, including the information if you cannot attend, is below the fold. THE PUSH IS ON!! Please join the Human … Continue reading HRC Norfolk rally for DADT repeal →

Rep. Scott’s mother passes, funeral Monday

Mae Hamlin Scott, the mother of 3rd Congressional District Rep. Robert C. "Bobby" Scott, and the mother-in-law of Newport News Mayor McKinley Price, died yesterday. It was at her home that Rep. Scott hosted his annual Labor Day event. Visitation will be from 3-4 p.m. on Sunday at O.H. Smith Funeral Home. Services will be … Continue reading Rep. Scott’s mother passes, funeral Monday →