Category: Local

I warned y’all

Last August, as a matter of fact. The front page of Monday's Virginian Pilot just reinforces my point. Leon Collier’s clients loved him. For some, he had prepared tax filings for years. [...] But there were things he didn’t tell them. None of those clients knew that Collier, according to court and state records, never … Continue reading I warned y’all →

OTR 04/27: ODU’s Runte

This Sunday's On the Record will feature outgoing ODU President Roseann Runte, whose biggest accomplishment in my book is getting football at my alma mater 😉 Actually, she did a lot more than that and she'll take a look back at her tenure. Also joining host Joel Rubin will be Beth Reid, the 17-year old … Continue reading OTR 04/27: ODU’s Runte →

VA Department of Taxation makes a mess

Y'all all know that I'm more than a bit stressed coming out of tax season. Well, the Virginia Department of Taxation isn't doing their part in helping me relieve any of it. You see, in their infinite wisdom, they decided to change the due date of the state withholding returns for monthly and quarterly* filers. … Continue reading VA Department of Taxation makes a mess →

Ribbon-cutting brings out the pols

Thursday's ribbon-cutting at the newest Metropolitan Funeral Service facility in Berkley brought out politicians on both sides of the aisle and from throughout Hampton Roads to applaud the efforts of Del. Kenny Alexander in reinvesting his community. Governor Tim Kaine was the main speaker at the event along with Norfolk Mayor Paul Fraim. Among those … Continue reading Ribbon-cutting brings out the pols →

Blogger running for office

Bert Berlin, aka James River Maven, is running for the Richmond School Board. I know that voters are tired of candidates who make promises they cannot keep. Therefore, I promise to my neighbors only that I will always put the interests of the children first, that I will be honest, and that I will do … Continue reading Blogger running for office →

Metropolitan’s new facility

Del. Kenny Alexander (D-89th) has completed a $2 million facility - no government money in this one - in Berkley which will not only be a funeral home but will double as an emergency shelter. In conjunction with the opening, a couple of events are planned. This afternoon at 4pm there will be a ribbon … Continue reading Metropolitan’s new facility →

GOP Caucus blog uses unauthorized artwork

As I was perusing the blog aggregators last night, I ran across a drawing on the VA GOP Caucus blog and recognized immediately the fine work of Craig Vitter, altered only to include the bubble speech box and still carrying the copyright notice of Vitter, making it appear as if Vitter himself had drawn it … Continue reading GOP Caucus blog uses unauthorized artwork →

Legislative Black Caucus reception

On the eve of the start of the extended session of the General Assembly, in which the legislators intend to tackle a number of issues in one day, the Virginia Legislative Black Caucus held their annual legislative reception Tuesday night. Nearly all of the Democratic legislators were already in town and in attendance. I dare … Continue reading Legislative Black Caucus reception →

Northam/Miller transportation town hall meeting 4/28

Delegate Paula Miller (D-87th) and Senator Ralph Northam (D-6th) will host a town hall meeting on Monday, April 28, from 7:00 to 9:00 pm at the new Mary D. Pretlow Anchor Library, located at 111 W. Ocean View Avenue in Norfolk. Virginia Secretary of Transportation Pierce Homer will be the keynote speaker. Delegate Miller and … Continue reading Northam/Miller transportation town hall meeting 4/28 →