Category: Norfolk

Bay Oaks Park update: no referendum

I received a letter from the Bay Oaks Park Committee regarding the efforts to preserve the land in East Ocean View. Following council's decision to rescind the ordinances, the Committee has decided not to seek a referendum. The letter provides these reasons: 1) When the City Council rescinded the ordinances in June, 2007, they rendered … Continue reading Bay Oaks Park update: no referendum →

And we’re off! Debate tonight in the 87th/6th

The first debate of the season between Delegate Paula Miller and challenger Hank Giffin plus Senator Nick Rerras and challenger Ralph Northam is scheduled for 7pm this evening at the Northside Middle School Cafeteria. The school is located at 8720 Granby Street.

Kaine in Norfolk with Northam & Miller

Governor Tim Kaine joined Delegate Paula Miller and Senate candidate Ralph Northam for lunch Sunday. Oh, and they invited a few supporters as well 🙂 The room at the Azalea Inn was overflowing when I arrived, which was just before Governor Kaine. It was good to see so many folks out on this gorgeous afternoon. … Continue reading Kaine in Norfolk with Northam & Miller →

OTR: 09/02/07

Following up on last week's show, Sunday's On the Record will feature House Democratic Caucus Chair Brian J. Moran and his take on the transportation debate. Congresswoman Thelma Drake joins host Joel Rubin to talk about the war in Iraq. And in his My Minute segment, Rubin opines on Virginia Tech's next responsibility. Catch the … Continue reading OTR: 09/02/07 →

Lunch with the governor in Norfolk Sunday

Got this earlier today: Governor Kaine, Delegate Paula Miller, and Dr. Ralph Northam request your presence this Sunday, September 2nd, at the Azalea Garden Inn on East Little Creek Road in Norfolk at 1:30pm for an informal lunch and discussion about the 2007 elections. There is no admission charge. Please bring your friends and family! … Continue reading Lunch with the governor in Norfolk Sunday →

Northam event with Warner

I attended Monday night's fundraiser for Ralph Northam, the Democratic challenger in the 6th Senate district. The headliner for the event was former governor Mark Warner. Also in attendance was Senator Creigh Deeds, Delegate Brian Moran and candidates from throughout Hampton Roads. Deeds talked about how good things are looking for the takeover of the … Continue reading Northam event with Warner →

Upcoming Iraq rally and vigil

The Iraq Summer Campaign is sponsoring a Take A Stand Town Hall and Stand Up Vigil in Hampton Roads. The event will be held Tuesday, August 28, at 7pm at the Lynnhaven Colony Congregational Church Community Center in Virginia Beach. RSVP here.

Dueling op eds: Rerras v Northam

Today's Virginian Pilot features op eds from the 6th Senatorial district candidates: Republican incumbent Nick Rerras and Democratic challenger Ralph Northam. The topic is the so-called abuser fees. In his piece, Rerras takes pot shots at Northam, the Governor and Senate Democrats, while offering no solutions of his own. I will work to improve this … Continue reading Dueling op eds: Rerras v Northam →

Wii used in local rehab facility

I have thoroughly enjoyed owning the Nintendo Wii, the first gaming system I've ever owned or played. Seems I'm not alone in thinking that the Wii is really more than a game system: this video on HamptonRoads.TV shows its use in the Lake Taylor Transitional Hospital, a local rehabilitation facility.