Tommy Smigiel, Norfolk's Teacher of the Year, has been named one of eight regional Teachers of the Year in Virginia, according to this article in The Virginian-Pilot. Smigiel ... was selected from a field of 69 nominees, according to the school division. He is now in contention for the state title, which will be bestowed … Continue reading Smigiel named Regional Teacher of the Year
Category: Norfolk
Major Norfolk projects changes
Over the past few days, The Virginian-Pilot has reported on changes in two major development projects in downtown Norfolk. The first involved the building of a $47 million hotel, which will anchor the new convention center. Delays in the start of the project have been frustrating. Earlier this year, the city offered developer RLJ Development … Continue reading Major Norfolk projects changes
More on Northam
Ralph Northam, the next senator from the 6th district, has more than a $140,000 cash advantage over incumbent Nick Rerras, now that Rerras has filed his reports. According to the SBE (not yet available on vpap), Rerras has $239,814 on hand while Northam has the aforementioned $380,000 - actually, $380,678. On top of the money, … Continue reading More on Northam
Numbers are in, Northam kicking!
The 5pm filing deadline has come and gone and the numbers are looking pretty good 🙂 6th district Senate candidate Ralph Northam shows almost $144,000 in cash raised this period with at little over $380,000 on hand. As of this writing, his opponent, Nick Rerras hasn't filed. Go Ralph! Over in the 1st Senate district, … Continue reading Numbers are in, Northam kicking!
Northam endorsements rolling in
Ralph Northam, the next Senator from the 6th district, is piling up endorsements. Today, the campaign was notified that it has received the endorsement of the Virginia Professional Firefighters. Other endorsements received so far: NARAL Pro-Choice Virginia Planned Parenthood League of Conservation Voters NOW American Federation of Teachers Virginia Education Association Education Association of Norfolk … Continue reading Northam endorsements rolling in
Warner in
The website is here. Comments are coming in. On the flip are statements from DPVA Chair Cranwell and House Democratic Caucus chair Brian Moran. UPDATE: Added Senator Creigh Deeds' statement UPDATE2: Added Governor Tim Kaine's statement Democratic Party of VA Chair Richard Cranwell: "It's great news that Mark Warner plans to run for the U.S. … Continue reading Warner in
Locals headed to LA for Jena 6 rally
The Virginian Pilot is reporting that plans are underway to transport two bus loads of people from Hampton Roads to Jena, Louisiana next week for the sentencing of the first of the Jena 6. There will be a national rally. Geri Collins of Norfolk is hoping to fill at least two buses with supporters of … Continue reading Locals headed to LA for Jena 6 rally
September 11, 2007
Six years. I really have nothing new to add to my post last year. Nothing has changed. Bin Laden is still at large. The fear-mongering continues, with the threat of terrorism on American soil still hanging over our heads. The deaths of nearly 3,000 people on 9/11/01 are not forgotten but are no longer the … Continue reading September 11, 2007
More upcoming events
I left out a couple of events coming up: Sep. 15 - Women's Roundtable, 9am, Friendly's in Norfolk. Sep. 15 - Norfolk Community Leaders picnic. 11:30am - 2:30pm, Norfolk Fitness and Wellness Center, 7300 Newport Ave. RSVP to 664-4253 by Sep. 12. Sep. 17 - LWV-sponsored forum on Fair and Impartial Courts, 6:30pm - 8:30p, … Continue reading More upcoming events
Norfolk City Manager juggles two jobs
Sunday's Virginian Pilot contained a front page story about Norfolk City Manager Regina Williams. While I was aware that her husband has been quite ill, until reading the story, I did not know the extent of his illness. In December, Drew Williams walked into Sentara Norfolk General Hospital with what he thought was a bad … Continue reading Norfolk City Manager juggles two jobs
VIVIAN J. PAIGE | All Politics is Local 