Monday, May 9, 2011

Buckroe Reggae Festival - A Smashing Success; Councilman Donny Tuck Proposes Tax Cuts; and more!


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Buckroe Beach Reggae Fest - A Smashing Success
by Geoff Owens


OHA Celebrates 45th Annual Banquet
by Dan Curran and Geoff Owens


Councilman Donnie Tuck Proposes Tax Cuts
by Dan Curran



No Parking For Buckroe Residents
by Dan Curran


Press Releases

A Call to Stop the Violence

Police Investigate Found Remains Of Newborn Baby

Yards Are Really Distinctive Showplaces Tour May 14th 9 a.m. to Noon

York-Poquoson Sheriff’s Office- Daytime Burglary Suspect arrested

President Obama Urged To Address The Issue Of Product Safety, Toxic Imports And Chinese Drywall



Your Letters

What About Climate Change?
by DeWitt Edwards

About the Tea Party
by Andrew Maggard



Political Bloggers


Opposition to the Libyan War is Bipartisan

by James Quigley


Elected Officials Blog


As I See it...on Saturday 7 May 2011
by Hampton Councilwoman Angela Lee Leary




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Saturday, May 7, 2011

Newport News Park's 'Childrens Festival of Friends': Fun for the Whole Family!; Peninsula Conversation on Aging; and more!


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Newport News Park's 'Childrens Festival of Friends': Fun for the Whole Family!
by Seth Fisher; Photos by Caleb Fisher


Peninsula Conversation on Aging
by Seth Fisher



Your Letters

Thoughts on Camp Morrison Project
by Tom and Sandy Joyce



Feature Writers


The Original Oak Ridge Boys
by Bill Lee


A Better Grocery Bag
by Amanda Wroten



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Friday, May 6, 2011

Hampton Councilwoman Angela Leary Talks About the Boat Tax; Marketing Team For Marriott at City Center Passes Independent Audit; and more!


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Marketing Team For Marriott at City Center Passes Independent Audit
by Dan Curran


Hampton Councilwoman Angela Leary Talks About the Boat Tax
by Dan Curran


More Stories:

DCAT Meeting: Progress Continues
by Seth Fisher



Press Releases

CITY EXPERIENCING COPPER THEFTS

Ben Hahn declares candidacy for Commonwealth’s Attorney - Career prosecutor to seek Republican nomination for York-Poquoson post

CITY EMPLOYEE RECEIVES OUTSTANDING PUBLIC SERVICE AWARD - Roslyn Gervin serves as Senior Safety Officer for Public Works

York-Poquoson Crime Line



Your Letters

Community Services Board Speaks at the Hampton Budget Public Hearing Wednesday May 4, 2011
by Sallie Marchello



Feature Writers


Treat Your Mother to Loving Gifts this Mother’s Day
Rebekah Tereska



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Walmart – a great community partner – Reopens After Major Interior Facelift
by Mayor Molly Ward



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Thursday, May 5, 2011

Spirited Session Yes, But Hampton Moves Closer to Adopting 2012 Operating Budget; Newport News Planning Commission; and more!


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Spirited Session Yes, But Hampton Moves Closer to Adopting 2012 Operating Budget
by Dan Curran


Commissioner Albea to Hampton Machine: Hire Newport News People
by Geoff Owens


Press Releases

Peninsula Athletic Hall of Fame Inducts Six Athletes

SCHOOL EMPLOYEE ARRESTED FOR EMBEZZLEMENT



Your Letters

Joan Charles Speaks at Hampton Budget Hearings
by Joan Charles


Political Bloggers


Mark Twain on Celebrating Murder
by James Quigley


In Support of Not Releasing Bin Laden’s Photos
by Krystal Ball




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Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Denbigh's Warwick Boulevard. Where's The Pavement?; Camp Morrison Project Developers to Hold Meeting Tuesday Night; and more!


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Camp Morrison Project Developers to Hold Meeting Tuesday Night
by Dan Curran


Denbigh's Warwick Boulevard. Where's The Pavement?
by Dan Curran


Press Releases

East Coast’s Premiere Party Band Snackbar Jones Plays Saturday Summer Street Fest

Newport News Hospitality Association – Hospitality Day 2011

Southwest Airlines Has Acquired AirTran



Feature Writers


Daily Organizing Tips
by Mary Frances Ballard




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Monday, May 2, 2011

Local Influence Strong at the 117th Running of the Penn Relays; Take-Back Day Keeps 1,390.4 Pounds of Drugs Out of Local Drinking Water; and more!


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Local Influence Strong at the 117th Running of the Penn Relays
by guest writer, Mike Vaccarelli; Photos provided by Penn Relays


Take-Back Day Keeps 1,390.4 Pounds of Drugs Out of Local Drinking Water
by Geoff Owens


Press Releases

Newport News MG's Kid's Program in the Park: "Watch them Grow"

Statement of Republican Party of Virginia Chairman Pat Mullins on the Death of Osama bin Laden

George Allen Statement on the Death of bin Laden

Auto Pedestrian Crash

Commonwealth Council on Aging Invites you to attend a Peninsula Conversation on Aging

Older American Month Essay Contest

Gang-style Graffiti on Northside Christian Church

Tap into Drinking Water Week, May 1-7 Promotion Celebrates Region’s Safe, Clean Water



Feature Writers


Vasculitis Awareness Month
by Greg Lesko


Elected Official Bloggers


Still going strong after 148 years, Zion Baptist Church celebrates an anniversary
by Mayor Molly Joseph Ward


Your Letters

Green Enviromentalism Equals a Power Grab
by Sue Long



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