This Thursday, July 19, is the third Thursday of the month and that means that the Norfolk chapter of Drinking Liberally will be meeting. Join us upstairs at The New Belmont from 5pm to 7pm. Drinking is optional 🙂
Category: Norfolk
HRTA meeting tomorrow
The first meeting of the Hampton Roads Transportation Authority will be held tomorrow, July 18, at noon at the Hampton Roads Planning District Commission offices. Via email tonight, I learned that citizens will be allowed to speak at the meeting. Head on over if you can.
Northam tops $383K
The next senator from the 6th district, Ralph Northam, will show over $383,000 raised so far in this race with cash on hand in excess of $275,000. This puts Northam's fundraising to date close to the amount that incumbent Nick Rerras raised in total in 2003. $110,000 raised in one month! And I understand that … Continue reading Northam tops $383K
TV Sunday: Webb, HRTA
Senator Jim Webb will be on Meet the Press Sunday morning debating Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) on the war in Iraq. Locally, MTP airs at 9am on WAVY-TV channel 10. The topic for On the Record will be the Hampton Roads Transportation Authority. Joining host Joel Rubin will be Norfolk Mayor Paul Fraim, Newport News … Continue reading TV Sunday: Webb, HRTA
Sign the petition
OK, here's another petition against the "Civil Remedial Fees" (aka traffic fines) that are being imposed as a part of the transportation package. I mentioned another petition in this post but I guess that one didn't catch fire. Already, more than 26,000 people have signed it - I was #26385. h/t RK
Who should take on Drake?
Now that Phil Kellam has removed himself from contention, the Democratic nomination appears to be wide open. Or is it? The names I've heard floating around over the past weeks: David Ashe Henry Light Jody Wagner I'm not sure that Ashe is up for another run, particularly given the DCCC's response in 2004. Light is … Continue reading Who should take on Drake?
Wake Up Hampton Roads TV
Norfolk resident and activist Alma Kesling has launched a new site called Wake Up Hampton Roads TV.com Episode III is now up. From the press release, this episode covers: Commentary on SICKO opening Bay Oaks Park Summary from 6/26/07 Alton Robinson on taxpayer's gift of $40,000 for soccer Local Impeachment Efforts & of course the … Continue reading Wake Up Hampton Roads TV
Noblemen are coming to Norfolk
The Noblemen, a men's group operating in Virginia Beach for about 10 years, is starting a chapter in Norfolk. The group was the subject of a recent article in the Virginian Pilot. Originally known as the Robin Hoods, they raise money for kids and have fun while they are doing it. When: July 17th, Tuesday … Continue reading Noblemen are coming to Norfolk
4th of July events in Hampton Roads
Looking for something to do tomorrow? Check out the list of events in Hampton Roads. Too bad none of them are in Norfolk, but it is a great opportunity for Democrats to have some fun and show some support for our fine candidates! YORK-POQUOSON Democratic Committee: Fourth of July Parade Parade begins at 11AM. Assemble … Continue reading 4th of July events in Hampton Roads
Laughingstock: not again
As Del. Bob Brink points out in this post over at 7 West, Virginia is once again the laughingstock of the nation. This time, instead of Droopy Drawers, it seems everyone is talking about the new "civil remedial fees." The first national news story I saw was this one from MSN Money. USA Today got … Continue reading Laughingstock: not again
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