Category: Norfolk

Yvonne Miller golf tournament

Senator Yvonne Miller held her fourth annual Golf Tournament and BBQ this afternoon at the Lake Wright Golf Course in Norfolk. This was the third year that I have attended the event, although I only play golf on my Wii 😆 As you can imagine, the event gets larger every year. I arrived a little … Continue reading Yvonne Miller golf tournament →

Webb conducts hearings on prison population increase

Senator Jim Webb is conducting Joint Economic Committee hearing this morning to explore the steep increase in the prison population. The hearing is entitled "Mass Incarceration in the United States: At What Cost?” and will include testimony from experts in the field. One of those scheduled to appear is Norfolk's own Alphonso Albert, who is … Continue reading Webb conducts hearings on prison population increase →

Real estate tax cap a bad idea

The Virginian-Pilot editorial today weighs in on the 5% cap in real estate taxes being touted by Republicans Nick Rerras and Hank Giffin. A great line: GOP leaders have responded with an outpouring of enthusiasm generally reserved for Brussels sprout casserole day at the Capitol cafeteria. The editorial then makes the point that I've said … Continue reading Real estate tax cap a bad idea →

Stuff to do in Hampton Roads

Here's a brief list of things that I know of that are happening around Hampton Roads over the next week or so: Saturday, September 29. DPVA Statewide Day of Action Canvassing in Norfolk. Join the Miller and Northam campaigns for canvassing beginning at 11am. Meet at the campaign headquarters, 9657 1st View Street. Afterwards, join … Continue reading Stuff to do in Hampton Roads →

Northam: doctor, citizen

A little before 8am this morning, Ralph Northam was heading for work. As he headed down Granby Street, near Norfolk Collegiate, he witnessed an accident. A father was walking his son across the street, taking him to school. There was a lady pulling out, heading south on Granby Street. Apparently, she was looking towards Wards … Continue reading Northam: doctor, citizen →

On the latest OV attack

Last weekend, five black youths were video taped beating a white youth. (You can view the video here but let me warn you that it is very graphic.) The comparisons to the Jena 6 case will no doubt be made. The investigation is not yet complete but Norfolk Police, at this point, believe the attack … Continue reading On the latest OV attack →

Pesky Dillon Rule

The front page of Sunday's Virginian-Pilot contained a story about the abandoned homes in South Hampton Roads older cities, Norfolk and Portsmouth. Abandoned homes decrease surrounding property values and are magnets for crime. The ability of the cities to address the problem is hampered by that old standby, the Dillon Rule: Wilmington, Del., has reduced … Continue reading Pesky Dillon Rule →

Hampton Blvd. truck ban

Truck traffic on Hampton Boulevard in Norfolk has always been a problem. The Virginian-Pilot reports that a compromise on restricting the traffic has been reached. Large trucks will be banned from 4pm to 6a, starting in November. If you have never been on Hampton Blvd. during rush hour, you'd have no idea how bad the … Continue reading Hampton Blvd. truck ban →

It’s the 3rd Thursday! Norfolk Drinking Liberally tonight

Join the crowd upstairs at The New Belmont from 5pm to 7pm tonight for the Norfolk chapter of Drinking Liberally. And bring a friend 🙂 Technorati Tags: Drinking Liberally