Support Donald McEachin!

The folks over at Raising Kaine are raising money for Del. Don McEachin, who will likely be primarying Sen. Benny Lambert. As you can see from the graphic in my sidebar, I fully support McEachin in this effort. My reasons for doing so can be found here. Head on over and contribute what you can. … Continue reading Support Donald McEachin! →

Norfolk throwing money around

The editorial in the Virginian-Pilot Saturday discussed the $14 million given in incentives to Fort Norfolk LLC for a "commercial project of no particular importance or stature." According to this article, the incentives consist of "land, valued at nearly $2.5 million, a grant of up to $6.8 million and, if the developer needs it, a … Continue reading Norfolk throwing money around →

The Pulpit Speaks: July 28, 1956

An article written by my father, the Rev. C. Thomas Paige, as it appeared in the Tri-State Defender on the date shown. And now let us take another look at our general theme, "Facing Up To Life." As we look this week, we see the Man standing on the hillside saying, "Blessed are they which … Continue reading The Pulpit Speaks: July 28, 1956 →

Local channels in HD on Cox

So says the Virginian-Pilot: Starting at 2 this morning, local NBC affiliate WAVY appears in high-definition on Cox channel 710 and local Fox affiliate WVBT appears in high-definition on channel 714. OK, so now I'm getting more than a little upset with DirecTV. They promised more HD channels over a year ago (as part of … Continue reading Local channels in HD on Cox →

Governor wants to ban smoking

According to this article in the Virginian-Pilot, Governor Tim Kaine would like to ban smoking in all restaurants in Virginia. "I am actively looking at that," he said. "I don't know that there are any cons." Kaine said health care groups have asked him to add a statewide restaurant ban to legislation passed last month … Continue reading Governor wants to ban smoking →

Poll on blog media

Scott has a poll up in his sidebar about blog reader's preferences for blog media communication. Here's where it stands right now: Standard Blog / Post and Comment (86%) Forums (14%) Live Blog (0%) Podcast (0%) Vidcast (0%) Head on over and participate 😉

OTR: 03/04/07

This week's On the Record features a discussion about transportation with Senator Ken Stolle (R-8th) and Delegates Phil Hamilton (R-93rd) and John Welch (R-21st). Weighing in on the regional portion of the plan will be Norfolk Mayor Paul Fraim. Governor Tim Kaine has indicated his unhappiness with the bill and wants to amend it. The … Continue reading OTR: 03/04/07 →

Northam kickoff schedule

As previously mentioned, Ralph Northam will be kicking off his campaign for the 6th Senate district next Tuesday, March 6. Today, the campaign released the schedule of the press conferences: 8:30am Onancock, Mallard's on the Wharf, 2 Market St. 10:30am Eastville, Old Courthouse, 16404 Courthouse Rd. 12:30pm Norfolk, Fishing Pier in Oceanview, Corner of 4 … Continue reading Northam kickoff schedule →

NRHA: $680K legal bills for $560K property

The Virginian-Pilot reports this morning that the Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority (NRHA) will spend about $680,000 in legal fees for its failed attempt to condemn a property. The city had tried to obtain the property for $560,000 when the owner said the property and the business it was located on was worth $3 million. … Continue reading NRHA: $680K legal bills for $560K property →

Les & Sally: childhood sweethearts

This time of the year, as I'm sure you can guess, my days are mostly spent meeting with clients. Yesterday was no different: appointments from 10am to 6pm. One of those appointments was with a couple who have been clients of mine since 1988, Les & Sally. For whatever reason, the conversation turned to how … Continue reading Les & Sally: childhood sweethearts →