Infographic: Gas Prices Are Not Affected by Oil Imports
The variation among gas prices in five countries they looked at is almost entirely due to gasoline taxes, so drilling for more oil is not the way to reduce gas prices at the pump.
View ArticleResegregation in Norfolk’s Public Schools
Despite the undoubted success of some of Norfolks schools, thousands of its students have yet to experience the gains made by the district as a whole. Most of these children attend neighborhood...
View ArticleCity Manager Declares Local Emergency
With the impacts of Hurricane Sandy expected this weekend the declaration of emergency allows for state and federal assistance as well as possible federal reimbursement for any storm damage.
View ArticlePETA Offers Residents Info for Safeguarding Animals as ‘Frankenstorm’ Looms
Group Warns Against Leaving Animals Behind to Fend for Themselves
View ArticleSandy, can’t you see, I’m in misery: Hurricane Sandy pics, updates & cartoons
@AHurricaneSandy: DA GUY ON DA NEWS WAS LIKE 'IT'S GONNA RAIN' NO SHIT NIGGA IT'S A HURRICANE.
View ArticleNorfolk’s Post-Hurricane Sandy Debris Collection and Clean-up Procedures
As clean up from the Hurricane Sandy begins, the Department of Public Works plans to resume regular household trash and recycling collection on Tuesday, October 30.
View ArticleHow Hampton Roads Can Capitalize on the Climate Change Tourism Industry
As climate change impacts accelerate, this historic bayside community will be renamed to just Ocean.
View ArticleWho Needs Election Polls when Jim Roberts’ Will is the Opposite of the Future
If you really want to know whos going to win the presidential election next week -- or, more accurately, whos going to lose -- just ask me who Im voting for, because Im a woeful 0-for-6 since 1988,...
View ArticleWhat Norfolk Wants from Richmond: Your Chance to Comment on NFK’s Legislative...
Flooding, rail, and changes to when we elect the mayor.
View ArticleEndorsement: Reelecting President Obama is the Right Thing to Do
We believe that he is a decent, just, brilliant man who pushed America in a more enlightened direction in numerous ways, while keeping our economy steady in the face of the greatest economic crisis...
View ArticleLetter: The Real Reasons We Need Light Rail
Simply put, light rail will save lives and injuries for victims of rear end collisions, as well as the other caprices foisted upon us by the dangerous driving habits of other commuters, on what I refer...
View ArticleOp-ed: If Romney Was a Democrat
I can hear Limbaugh now: All liberals want to do is destroy President Romney. Its like they want him to fail.
View ArticlePhoto Series: Stevie Wonder at Scope Rallying for Obama
Last night 8,500 people filled every seat in Scope arena, and another 2,000 or so (who couldn't get in once the place reached capacity) stood shivering on the Plaza, all to enjoy a free show by the...
View ArticleAnti-Cuccinelli group barred from Defense of Marriage summit
After being denied entry to an anti-gay-marriage summit headlined by Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli, members of the Richmond-based abortion rights group Cooch Watch staged a demonstration...
View ArticleLetter: The Risks of Service: The Health Issues Faced by Veterans
Our servicemen do an excellent job protecting our country. Our veterans understand the cost it takes to keep our freedom. This certainly doesn’t go unnoticed and we appreciate every single person in...
View ArticleOp-ed: Is Thanksgiving for the birds? You bet!
Many of you will find it hard to imagine a Thanksgiving meal without a turkey at the center of it.
View ArticleCartoon-op-ed: Ignorance is Bliss
Maybe it is time we stop discussing climate change as a pinko, job killing conspiracy fabricated by tree hugging hippies and begin to address these changes for the greater welfare of mankind.
View ArticleEditor’s Notebook: A Brand New Hope for America
I find myself as hopeful about America as I've been since I was a child.
View ArticleWaterside Live! Agreement Reached
An agreement between the City of Norfolk and The Cordish Companies for the redevelopment of the Waterside Festival Marketplace into Waterside Live! has been reached in principle.
View ArticleLetter: Rather than Secede, Evolve
Regardless of your opinion on our President-elect, the solution is not to drift apart but rather to come together and make this country a better place for all of us.
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