The Virginian-Pilot has its profile on Democratic Senate candidate Jim Webb today. Like yesterday's piece on Harris Miller, this one is more candidate quotes and little substance. The one thing they did talk about was Webb's recent re-conversion to the Democratic party and his past writings regarding women and affirmative action. “I realized that the … Continue reading VP: War experience central to campaign
Category: Norfolk
Another Miller profile
Washington Post staff writer Michael D. Shear was one of two reporters who followed Harris Miller around his trip to South Hampton Roads this past weekend. While Webb tries to woo Democrats with national backing, an antiwar message and an unconventional manner, Miller has hopped onto the tried-and-true Virginia campaign circuit, hoping to attract supporters … Continue reading Another Miller profile
Senate hopeful Miller to visit Hampton Roads
In case you missed this morning's Pilot: U.S. Senate candidate Harris Miller will spend Saturday hunting for votes across Hampton Roads as his bid for the Democratic nomination in November’s general election heads into its final two weeks. Miller, a Fairfax County businessman, is battling former Navy Secretary James Webb for the nomination in a … Continue reading Senate hopeful Miller to visit Hampton Roads
Bearing Drift podcast with Joel Rubin
Fellow Hampton Roads blogger Bearing Drift has up its podcast of the interview with Joel Rubin. Rubin moderated the Miller/Webb debate that aired on "On the Record" last Sunday.
Plainclothes Norfolk police officer killed by another officer
A plainclothes Norfolk police officer, Seneca Darden, was shot by a fellow, as yet unidentified uniformed officer Sunday evening. The officer is now on administrative leave and the state police have been called in to investigate. The shooting took place amid chaos in Young Terrace. Darden, 25, was a nephew of former interim police chief … Continue reading Plainclothes Norfolk police officer killed by another officer
Understanding poverty and homelessness in America
From The Christian Science Monitor: There is no town, city, or state anywhere in America where an individual or family working full-time and earning the minimum wage can afford a one- or two- bedroom apartment at the fair market rental rate established by HUD. This is absolutely amazing. More from the article: Families with children … Continue reading Understanding poverty and homelessness in America
When affordable housing doesn’t exist
The front page of Thursday's Pilot includes a story about Norfolk's attempt to close down 10 unlicensed boarding houses. The 10 homes house mostly mentally ill residents referred to the operator by the Community Services Board, but also include three registered sex offenders. The homes are located throughout the city in middle and low income … Continue reading When affordable housing doesn’t exist
Municipal elections in November
Today's Pilot editorial discusses the efforts of Virginia Beach councilman Jim Wood to move that city's municipal elections from May to November. Wood is trying to accomplish what Mayor Meyera Oberndorf was unable to do in 2001 or 2003 and follows the lead of the City of Richmond, who saw its voter turnout increase from … Continue reading Municipal elections in November
Local reporting of Miller vs Webb, Part 1
I mentioned in my earlier post on yesterday's debate that this will be the first opportunity for many people in Hampton Roads to see Harris Miller and Jim Webb. I took a look around the local media outlets to see what information has been reported on the candidates. Here is what I've found in terms … Continue reading Local reporting of Miller vs Webb, Part 1
Kaine in Norfolk Monday
Governor Tim Kaine will travel to Norfolk on Monday for a closed door meeting with United Auto Workers Local 919 regarding the closing of the Norfolk Ford plant. Wonder what he'll have to say to them about their possible strike in 2007? I also see on his public schedule that he will be participating in … Continue reading Kaine in Norfolk Monday
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