Saw this letter to the editor in Wednesday's Virginian Pilot in which the writer says that part of the reason for newspapers' decline in circulation is that they are "echoing the internet:" So you would think that newspapers would play to their unique capacity to do long-form, intense reporting and analysis about local issues, something … Continue reading Newspapers echoing the net?
Category: Hampton Roads
Spruill roast 2008
Monday evening, over 300 Democrats (and a few Republicans 🙂 ) came together in Chesapeake for Del. Lionell Spruill, Sr's 4th Annual Fall Fundraising Dinner. The dinner always features several roasters as well as a main speaker and this year was no exception. DPVA Chair Dickie Cranwell was supposed to be the master of ceremonies … Continue reading Spruill roast 2008
Cook: “I’m sick and tired”
Norfolk School Board member Billy Cook was the focus of an article in Sunday's Virginian Pilot. Cook is on a mission: to end youth violence, and is urging others to help: Each time Cook heard about another shooting, beating or murder, he e-mailed messages to nearly 100 people. Sometimes he gave media interviews, calling for … Continue reading Cook: “I’m sick and tired”
OTR 11/16: The Jordan bridge
This Sunday's On the Record will feature a discussion regarding the closing of the Jordan Bridge and traffic congestion in Hampton Roads. Chesapeake Traffic Engineer Earl Sorey and Hampton Roads Planning District Commission Executive Director Dwight Farmer will join 13 News Reporter Mike Gooding, who will be subbing for Joel Rubin. Catch OTR at noon … Continue reading OTR 11/16: The Jordan bridge
Local budget shortfalls
Tuesday, Norfolk announced a $24 million budget shortfall. Today, Virginia Beach announced a similar amount - at least $22 million. This is going to be painful, folks.
OTR 11/09: Nye, Scott
This Sunday's On the Record will feature 2nd district Congressman-elect Glenn Nye, who will discuss the impact of a Barack Obama presidency on international relations and who he thinks should be Secretary of State. Also joining host Joel Rubin will be 3rd district Congressman Bobby Scott. Their conversation will center around the historic election of … Continue reading OTR 11/09: Nye, Scott
Wagner event November 13
Please Join Hosts: Del. Kenny Alexander, Del. Joe Bouchard, Del. Algie Howell, Del. Bobby Mathieson, Del. Paula Miller, Sen. Yvonne Miller, and Sen. Ralph Northam, For a reception with Jody Wagner to benefit her campaign for Lt. Governor of Virginia Thursday, November 13, 2008 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Upper Deck 206 16th St Virginia Beach, … Continue reading Wagner event November 13
Upcoming special elections
With Virginia's never-ending election cycle, next on tap are some special elections. January 6 is the date of the special election to fill the seat in the 81st House of Delegates district, made vacant by the resignation of Terrie Suit. The Virginian Pilot today reports that one of the candidates who previously expressed interest, Chesapeake … Continue reading Upcoming special elections
Drake concedes
Thelma Drake has conceded to Glenn Nye. Drake released a statement after partial absentee ballot returns late Thursday gave Democrat Glenn Nye a more commanding lead. Nye garnered about 4,000 more absentee votes than Drake. About 600 absentee ballots remained to be counted due to a counting machine malfuction. In a news release, Drake congratulated … Continue reading Drake concedes
Then again, maybe only one
As in maybe only one Democratic Congressional pickup in Virginia. The race in the 5th has Democratic challenger Tom Perriello up by just 31 votes over Republican incumbent Virgil Goode. The number of lead changes in this race has been astonishing. The folks over at cvillenews.com have been following this quite closely. With a recount … Continue reading Then again, maybe only one
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