Category: Norfolk

Local stories I missed while in Denver

It was impossible to keep up with what was going on back here while I was in Denver. So here's a recap of some stories I caught when reading through my stack of newspapers: DePaul Medical Center to be 124 beds. Pressure from the City of Norfolk as well as residents has resulted in a … Continue reading Local stories I missed while in Denver →

Norfolk Coordinated Campaign office opening Saturday

The Coordinated Campaign will open its Norfolk office this Saturday, August 16, at 10am. Join 2nd CD candidate Glenn Nye and Norfolk elected officials for the Grand Opening. And then join in canvassing and phone banking! The Norfolk office will be at 9647 First View Street and will provide volunteer opportunities every day. Phone banking: … Continue reading Norfolk Coordinated Campaign office opening Saturday →

DePaul only the latest Bon Secours casualty

UPDATE (8/12, 10:48am): The hearing has been postponed again. Once I get a new date, I'll post it. Bon Secours Health System is on the move again, this time hoping to relocate another one of its urban Virginia hospitals to the suburbs. The above quote comes from a Modern Healthcare magazine article published July 12, … Continue reading DePaul only the latest Bon Secours casualty →

How a $26 annual fee became $37

I finally got around to heading downtown last Thursday to get my new car registered with the city of Norfolk. I was pleasantly surprised to learn that not only had my new car already been picked up by Norfolk from the DMV records, the car I traded in had been removed. The only thing left … Continue reading How a $26 annual fee became $37 →

Dueling op-eds: Bay Oaks Park

In Sunday's Virginian Pilot, the issue of what to do with the area known as Bay Oaks Park once again surfaced. On the side of making the 20-acre stretch of property a park, Bay Oaks Park Committee president Bill Kerry penned this article, in which he reiterates the group's positions. A 2005 Trust for Public … Continue reading Dueling op-eds: Bay Oaks Park →

Who says we need more beds at DePaul?

So according to Bon Secours, the hospital is "experiencing a particularly high census and overall level of hospital utilization." OK, so does that mean they intend to put those 30 beds back into service or give up their plans to reduce the number of beds to 64? Guess we'll find out at the hearing on … Continue reading Who says we need more beds at DePaul? →

Things to do Saturday: NCDC, help Nye

If you are looking for some things to do tomorrow, here are a couple: First, the Norfolk City Democratic Committee monthly breakfast begins at 8:30am at Picadilly's (530 N. Military Hwy, near Military Circle Shopping Center). Join fellow Dems for food, conversation and campaign updates. 2nd CD candidate Glen Nye is kicking off his energy … Continue reading Things to do Saturday: NCDC, help Nye →

DePaul hearing rescheduled

The hearing for the downsizing of Bon Secours DePaul Medical Center has been rescheduled to Monday, August 18, at 10am.  The location has not changed - it will be held at the Chesapeake Lifestyle Center, adjacent to the Chesapeake Regional Medical Center on Battlefield Blvd. Also, the City of Norfolk and the DePaul Emergency 134 … Continue reading DePaul hearing rescheduled →

Bay Oaks Park back in the news

It's been a long five years for the members of the Bay Oaks Park Committee. After successfully challenging the City of Norfolk on the right to referendum, the committee made a decision last year, which I reluctantly agreed with, to not follow through on a referendum. According to an article in today's Virginian Pilot, conversations … Continue reading Bay Oaks Park back in the news →

Reminder: Conversation about race & politics Saturday

Just a quick reminder that the 200+ Men political forum on race and politics will be held tomorrow - Saturday - morning at 9:30am (refreshments start at 9am) at St. Patrick Catholic School. Hope to see you there!