Category: Norfolk

Out early, back late

Well, I headed to Richmond early this morning (7:20am !) for the Women's Legislative Roundtable pre-session meeting. Good stuff there - I'll have a post about it later. And I'm heading out shortly to attend the NCDC Legislative Sendoff. So y'all be good and I'll catch up later 😉 Couple of quick items: New Senate … Continue reading Out early, back late →

Pre-K pays off on 3rd-grade tests in Norfolk

About three weeks ago, I wrote about the JLARC report on pre-kindergarten programs in Virginia. At the time, I mentioned that Norfolk has nearly 1,500 students enrolled in the program, which accounts for about 12% of the students enrolled statewide. Monday's PilotOnline carried an article which shows that results of pre-K in Norfolk on 3rd … Continue reading Pre-K pays off on 3rd-grade tests in Norfolk →

Reminder: NCDC Legislative sendoff Wednesday

Just a reminder that the Norfolk City Democratic Committee Legislative Sendoff is this coming Wednesday, December 5, at 6:30pm at Metropolitan (7246 Granby Street). The event is $10 and includes heavy hors d'oeuvres. RSVP to Betsy. ================ On a related note, the NCDC Reorganization Meeting will be Saturday, December 8, from 10am to 1pm at … Continue reading Reminder: NCDC Legislative sendoff Wednesday →

Norfolk forums on open space

The City of Norfolk is holding two public forums on what should be done with the open space formerly known as Bay Oaks Park. Sunday's edition of the Compass (not available online) has a full page ad announcing the two meetings, which are as follows: Saturday, December 8, 9-11am, Lafayette Winona Middle School (1701 Alsace … Continue reading Norfolk forums on open space →

“Another day, another death”

The above was the title of Saturday's editorial in the Virginia Pilot. The subject matter was the murder of a 15 year old Norfolk boy, whose death was chronicled on the front page last week. Four teenagers - 13, 14, 15 and 18 - have been charged in the killing. On the opposite page, the … Continue reading “Another day, another death” →

Norview HS among nation’s best

According to PilotOnline, Norfolk's Norview High School has been included as one of America's Best High Schools, based on rankings done by U.S. News & World Report. Forty-one Virginia schools were recognized but no others in South Hampton Roads. And, of course, Norview is home to Virginia's Teacher of the Year, Tommy Smigiel. Congratulations all … Continue reading Norview HS among nation’s best →

24th Annual MLK Community Leaders’ Breakfast

The Urban League of Hampton Roads will be holding its 24th Annual Martin Luther King Community Leaders' Breakfast on Monday, January 21, 2008. The lead sponsor this year is Norfolk State University and the event will be held at Joe Echols Memorial Hall at 7:30am. Tickets are $30 for individuals, $500 for a table of … Continue reading 24th Annual MLK Community Leaders’ Breakfast →

Mark your calendars

A few upcoming events you might be interested in: Monday, November 26 - Join Virginia Beach Democrats for a Pizza Party hosted by candidates Bobby Mathieson, Joe Bouchard and Bob MacIver as a thank you for campaign volunteers. Shorebreak Pizza Cafe, 2941 Shore Drive (Near West Great Neck Road), 6pm. Wednesday, November 28 - A … Continue reading Mark your calendars →

Accounting problems in Norfolk department

The front page of Monday's Virginian Pilot contained this story about accounting problems in Norfolk's Human Services Department. The department, which has more than 450 employees and a budget of more than $60 million, is responsible for a variety of services, including child welfare, aid to poor families, work force development and juvenile justice. [N. … Continue reading Accounting problems in Norfolk department →

Albert resigns

Alphonso Albert has resigned his position with the City of Norfolk, according to this article on PilotOnline. Albert's resignation letter and City Manager Regina Williams' acceptance of it are here. Albert was initially appointed to head up the Office of Public and Criminal Justice. Once his background became known, there was a public outcry, much … Continue reading Albert resigns →