Please join us for a reception to benefit Joseph Bouchard Candidate for House of Delegates Tuesday, May 22nd 6:30 to 8:30 pm Zinc Brasserie Market Place at Hilltop 741 First Colonial Road #107 Virginia Beach For more information or to RSVP, please call 437-5466. Technorati Tags: Joe Bouchard
Category: Virginia
Farlow picks up endorsement
This just in: Dear fellow community members, Like you, we have grown tired of seeing our local elected officials fail to bring back results for our communities, year after year. For this reason, I am pleased to announce the York County Professional Firefighters endorsement of Troy Farlow for the 96th District seat. The York County … Continue reading Farlow picks up endorsement
“Massive misery”
That is the title of the Daily Press editorial today. The cause of the misery? Pay day lending. The state legislators who are so willing to do the bidding of a predatory business should check the latest evidence. The numbers for 2006 are in, and what they reveal is that the amount of misery and … Continue reading “Massive misery”
Report: VB reception
In conjunction with the State Steering Committee and State Central Committee meetings held in Virginia Beach this weekend, there was a reception Friday night for the local Democratic candidates for the General Assembly with Party Chairman Richard Cranwell and House Minority Leader Ward Armstrong. I didn't make the committee meetings but cvillelaw was there and … Continue reading Report: VB reception
I’m a 3-fer :)
Alice finds the most interesting stuff 🙂 This time, it's an article on what is included in the Democratic base. Who is the “base?” Democrats get most of the homosexual vote. Democrats get most of the black vote. [...] Who is the base? Blue collar union workers ... Women I guess since I belonged to … Continue reading I’m a 3-fer 🙂
Friday quickies
Norfolk Drinking Liberally was great fun last night. The coolest part was hanging out with some young Dems that came over from the Peninsula (I'm not going to name names because as an oldster, I'll probably leave somebody out 😦 ) Two of them were over 21 and two were under. One of them will … Continue reading Friday quickies
Is this freedom of speech?
The creator of a video game about the Virginia Tech shootings thinks so: A man from Australia has created an online video game based on last month's Virginia Tech shootings, and he says he will pull the game from the Internet for $2,000. [...] The paper quotes [game creator Ryan] Lambourn as saying: "It's staying … Continue reading Is this freedom of speech?
York County says no to regional authority
Via the Virginian Pilot: The York County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday to reject the proposed Hampton Roads Transportation Authority, making it the first in the region to say no to the new body. Four localities of the 12 have already approved the regional authority (Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Newport News and Williamsburg). The others … Continue reading York County says no to regional authority
Students have to retake SOLs due to glitch
I'm not sure whether SOLs are a good thing or a bad thing. Regardless, they are here and I understand an awful lot of time goes into preparing the students to take these tests. I would imagine that the students just want to get these tests over and done with. As much of a computer … Continue reading Students have to retake SOLs due to glitch
You’re invited!
Senator Yvonne B. Miller • Senator L. Louise Lucas Delegate Kenneth C. Alexander • Delegate Algie T. Howell, Jr. Delegate Johnny S. Joannou • Delegate Lynwood W. Lewis, Jr. Delegate Kenneth R. Melvin • Delegate Paula J. Miller Delegate Lionell Spruill, Sr. Invite you to the 2nd Annual Memorial Day Bash Sponsored by Vivian J. … Continue reading You’re invited!
