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- Why Suburban Moms Are Delivering Your Groceries May 25, 2019After two master's degrees and three children, Hilary Gordon is one of the women who now make up more than half of the contractors at food delivery apps like Instacart. NPR spent a day with her.
- 47 States Call On Betsy Devos To Forgive Student Loans For Disabled Veterans May 25, 2019Attorneys general from 47 states, three U.S. territories and the District of Columbia have asked the Department of Education to make loan discharge for permanently disabled veterans automatic.
- President Trump Arrives In Japan For Inaugural State Visit Under New Emperor May 25, 2019Trump will meet with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, attend a sumo wrestling match and go to an imperial banquet hosted by Emperor Naruhito.
- Rolling To A Halt: Memorial Day Motorcycle Rally Ends 30-Year Tradition May 25, 2019Motorcyclists with the veteran advocacy group, Rolling Thunder Inc., will gather in Washington, D.C., for the last time this weekend. The group cites financial issues as its main reason for quitting.
- In Rural West Texas, Illegal Border Crossings Are Routine For U.S. Citizens May 25, 2019In some remote border towns in Texas along the Rio Grande, U.S. citizens cross back and forth for medical care in Mexico. It's a technically illegal reality that local Border Patrol acknowledges.
- Why Suburban Moms Are Delivering Your Groceries May 25, 2019
- From BBC News
- Tory leadership: Gove will be eighth candidate to enter race May 26, 2019Environment Secretary Michael Gove will be the eighth MP to enter the race to be Conservative leader.
- Cladding tests 'almost certain to fail', experts say May 26, 2019Fire safety experts warn that 1,700 buildings in England are likely to fail new fire tests.
- Trump dismisses North Korean tests of 'some small weapons' May 26, 2019On a state visit to Japan, the US president put himself at odds with his hosts and his own advisers.
- Divorce referendum: Ireland votes to liberalise laws May 26, 2019Referendum voters overwhelmingly back changes to the constitution to make divorce easier.
- Children 'rescued' from Sheffield house leave hospital May 25, 2019Six children were taken to hospital after Friday's incident but two boys, aged 13 and 14, died.
- Tory leadership: Gove will be eighth candidate to enter race May 26, 2019
