Posts Tagged Norfolk
Electric Scooters Sneak into Virginia Markets
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on October 5, 2018
Reporter Mallory Noe-Payne takes a Bird Scooter for a spin. (Credit: RADIO IQ / Mallory Noe-Payne)
Earlier this week, Virginia Beach began confiscating electric scooters, saying they violate city code. The two-wheeled machines are being dropped off in cities across Virginia, by a company called Bird Scooters. Mallory Noe-Payne went to chase one down.
Va. News Topics: Adjunct Faculty Pay And Padlocks
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on December 11, 2017
Credit: Virginia Public Access Project
Annoyed residents in a Norfolk neighborhood are calling for a grand jury to investigate a footbridge. And Virginia Commonwealth University is under pressure to increase pay for part-time teachers in its nationally-acclaimed art school. Those have been among the most read stories over the past week at the Virginia Public Access Project’s Va. News link.
Fred Echols has more.
Flood-Proofing Virginia’s Military Bases Could Be A Very Expensive Venture
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on November 9, 2017
Col. Keith Morrow, U.S. Army (Ret.), Deputy Mission Support Commander talks about flooding issues at Fort Eustis and Langley Air Force Base. (Credit: Pamela D’Angelo)
You may remember earlier this year when President Trump made a call to the mayor of Tangier Island. The island is slowly disappearing into the Chesapeake Bay, sinking at the same time sea-level is rising at a faster pace due to climate change. Trump told him not to worry. But his Secretary of Defense, James Mattis, is doing the opposite, facing down climate change as a threat to national security.
Recently, top regional brass spent a day with scientists and policymakers at the William & Mary Law School. All agreed, it’s going to be a long, very expensive battle. Pamela D’Angelo reports.
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From NPR News- 'Britain's Most Famous Christmas Tree' Criticized For Looking Sparse, Droopy And Sad December 5, 2019Every year, a Norwegian city gives London a Christmas tree in gratitude for British aid during World War II. However, many are not impressed with this year's present.
- Top Judiciary Republican Says White House Should Participate In Impeachment Inquiry December 5, 2019The top Republican on the House Judiciary Committee tells NPR the Trump administration should take part in the process, but says Democrats have made cooperation all but impossible.
- In Tense Exchange, Biden Calls Iowa Voter A 'Damn Liar,' Challenges Him To IQ Test December 5, 2019The confrontation comes amid a week in which Biden appeared to be strengthening his standing as the Democratic front-runner. The exchange is not the first time Biden has got toe-to-toe with a voter.
- UAW Names Rory Gamble As President, The First African American To Lead Union December 5, 2019Gamble, 64, will serve the remainder of the term of former head Gary Jones, who has been implicated in a federal embezzlement and bribery scheme at the union and resigned his post last month.
- White House Names Controversial Pick To Head Homelessness Office December 5, 2019Advocates for the homeless worry that Robert Marbut, a consultant who has been hired by many cities, will roll back the successes of arranging housing for the homeless.
- 'Britain's Most Famous Christmas Tree' Criticized For Looking Sparse, Droopy And Sad December 5, 2019
- From BBC News
- General election 2019: Tories promise Brexit and Budget in first 100 days December 5, 2019Boris Johnson's blueprint prompts attacks from Labour, the SNP and Lib Dems.
- General election 2019: Andrew Neil issues interview challenge to Johnson December 5, 2019BBC presenter tells Boris Johnson it is "not too late" for the PM to face questions from him.
- Trump impeachment to go ahead, says House Speaker Nancy Pelosi December 5, 2019"Our democracy is what is at stake," the House Speaker says, as Mr Trump demands "fast" action.
- Measles deaths 'staggering and tragic' December 5, 2019Global estimates suggest 142,000 people - mostly children - died from the disease in 2018
- Everton sack Marco Silva as manager after 18 months in charge December 5, 2019Everton dismiss manager Marco Silva after 18 months in charge with the club in the relegation zone.
- General election 2019: Tories promise Brexit and Budget in first 100 days December 5, 2019
