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 →

The Pulpit Speaks: March 5, 1960

An article written by my father, the Rev. C. Thomas Paige, as it appeared in the Tri-State Defender on the date shown. Life has its peculiarities. The older one gets the more he realizes that life is peculiar. Life, to many people, is a matter of one trial after another. To some, it is a … Continue reading The Pulpit Speaks: March 5, 1960 →

News coverage of races

The newspapers are starting to pay more attention to the races - and that's a good thing. Wider exposure for the candidates - especially for free - is important. An article in Thursday's The Progress Index provides a look at the Senate race in the 13th between incumbent Republican Fred Quayle and Democratic challenger Steve … Continue reading News coverage of races →

Stall manager goes to work for Miller

The Shad Plank is reporting that Republican Senate candidate Tricia Stall's campaign manager has left her campaign and gone to work for Democratic candidate John Miller. The conservative Murphy helped Stall bring down well-funded 1st District incumbent Sen. Marty Williams, but he says he can't believe Stall would take money from the same PACs that … Continue reading Stall manager goes to work for Miller →

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 The letter provides these reasons: 1) When the City Council rescinded the ordinances in June, 2007, they rendered … Continue reading Bay Oaks Park update: no referendum →

Upcoming events

Here's what I know about that is coming up: Sep. 7 - 9 - Hampton Bay Days, Community Row in Downtown Hampton. Hampton and Newport News Democratic Committees will have booths. Sep. 11 - Network Connections event with Gov. Tim Kaine. Details here. Sep. 13 - Del. Lionell Spruill dinner with Senator Jim Webb. Details … Continue reading Upcoming events →

I’ll have a healthy heart

Via Yahoo: Generations have praised the wisdom of getting up early in the morning, but a Japanese study says early-risers are actually at a higher risk of developing heart problems. Can we put that "early to bed, early to rise" thing away, now? 😉

Whoopi: Not funny

I love Whoopi Goldberg - the comedian and actor, that is. You know - the one who cracks me up with her standup routine, the one who has been hilarious in the Sister Act movies, the one who was great in The Color Purple and Ghost. I actually caught her on the radio the other … Continue reading Whoopi: Not funny →

Debate roundup: Northam v Rerras, Miller v Giffin

I guess I really shouldn't call Tuesday night's gathering at the Northside Civic League a "debate." Instead, it was a forum in which the four candidates - Ralph Northam, Nick Rerras, Paula Miller and Hank Giffin - took turns answering questions. I don't recall a single instance of a candidate saying, "my opponent believes X … Continue reading Debate roundup: Northam v Rerras, Miller v Giffin →

New blog: Herb Thinks

New Kent County treasurer Herb Jones has launched a blog.  He is running for re-election this fall, but politics isn't all he is interested in or that he talks about. Head on over and check it out. Welcome to the blogosphere, Herb 😉