by Jeff Maisey | Aug 19, 2018 | Hamar, News, News & Views
By Michael Hamar As various news outlets ranging from the Virginian Pilot, The Advocate (a national LGBT publication), WTKR-TV, and Outwire 757 to WAVY-TV have reported the City of Norfolk has perhaps unwittingly set off a firestorm of sorts within the LGBT community...
by Jeff Maisey | Aug 19, 2018 | News, News & Views
By Jerome Langston “I have found that among its other benefits, giving liberates the soul of the giver.” ―Maya Angelou “Too often, stories of black giving are not part of the conventional story of philanthropy,” says writer Valaida Fullwood while stuck in...
by Jeff Maisey | Aug 19, 2018 | News, News & Views, Robotham
By Tom Robotham In mid July, I took off on a road trip to the Big Apple, upstate New York and New England. It was a great journey in many respects. I had nice visits with my kids, both of whom live in the city, my sister and brother-in-law, and several old friends....
by Jeff Maisey | Aug 15, 2018 | News, News & Views
Earl Swift takes up residence on Tangier Island—again—for new book By Jim Roberts Earl Swift first visited Tangier, the 1.2 square mile island in the Chesapeake Bay, in 1999. The concept of global warming was just an ember compared to the firestorm it is today,...
by Jeff Maisey | Aug 15, 2018 | News, News & Views
New Realm Brewing Company, the Atlanta-based brewer, announced its distribution expansion to the state of Virginia. Consumers soon will be able to purchase and enjoy New Realm brews within the Southside of Hampton Roads. Through a partnership with Hoffman...
by Jeff Maisey | Aug 7, 2018 | Hamar, News, News & Views
By Michael Hamar The 30th Hampton Roads Pride Week that occurred last month was by all measures a huge success: a record crowd turnout, no rain as in prior years, a major corporation, Newport News Shipbuilding returning as a presenting sponsor (joining WHRO, Decorum...
