Norfolk Senator Yvonne B. Miller passed away this afternoon. Norfolk and Virginia have lost a tremendous voice. Statements across the political spectrum are pouring in. Posted in the order in which they were received: From Gov. Bob McDonnell: Maureen and I are deeply saddened to learn of the news of the passing of State Senator … Continue reading RIP Senator Yvonne Miller
Norfolk was all set to nominate Joseph Lindsay to the school board - until the City Attorney belatedly said he had to choose between serving on the school board or being a substitute judge. Not surprising, Lindsey chose the latter.
The City of Norfolk is scaling back a tax relief program for the elderly and disabled. According to an article in The Virginian-Pilot, the budget which goes into effect July 1 places a $6 million cap on the program, which cost $7.5 million this year. Longtime readers of this blog will remember that I once … Continue reading Norfolk real estate tax relief to be scaled back
The Virginian-Pilot's Lou Hansen has a well-researched two part story on Rev. Jim Webb, the former pastor of the revered Antioch Missionary Baptist Church in Norfolk. I don't know what prompted Hansen to delve into this; perhaps it was the arrest of Webb on an outstanding warrant when a background check was run on him … Continue reading Exposed: Rev. Jim Webb
The Norfolk Obama office opened Saturday. Below are videos of the speeches given by Congressman Bobby Scott and 2nd CD candidate Paul Hirschbiel.
I'm using this graphic of Hampton Roads because there are some who want to change it - again. Kerry Daugherty has a column today about it. Most folks outside of the region that I run into have never bought into the Hampton Roads moniker, anyway. They still call it Tidewater. Virginia Beach is going to … Continue reading Around Hampton Roads: Gadgets in school, Hamilton appeal
The Norfolk Public Schools are holding a series of community conversations this month, with an eye towards an action plan for the next school year. The first of the conversations was held Monday evening. The remaining sessions are: Tues., May 15, 5:30 p.m. Granby Elementary School 7101 Newport Ave. Thurs., May 17, 6 p.m. Norview … Continue reading Norfolk Public Schools community conversations
Virginia Attorney General - and 2013 gubernatorial candidate - Ken Cuccinelli appeared on Bill O'Reilly's show last night. This came on the heels of O'Reilly having called out the AG a couple of nights before, as he has "reported" on the story of the beating of two Virginian-Pilot reporters. The exchange got testy at times, … Continue reading I guess Cuccinelli is a RINO, too
Guest post by John Fredericks At the expense of being classified by Bill O'Reilly as "pin-head," the normally astute Fox News talk show icon really got this one wrong. And now he won't own up to his own editorial malfeasance. O'Reilly's attempt to spin a yarn about how Virginian-Pilot Editor-in-Chief Denis Finley is part of … Continue reading In Defense of Denis Finley – “The Factor” got it wrong
My latest column appeared in The Virginian-Pilot Thursday. Lots of figures from the results of Tuesday's election - because that was really the only thing that was different as compared to four years ago. Here's the big thing: if the folks who turned out Tuesday stay involved in the process, they can make a difference. … Continue reading Low turnout – but better
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