by Jeff Maisey | May 15, 2017 | News & Views, Robotham
By Tom Robotham I have a lot of pet peeves. But if I had to pick one that stands out above all others, it would be the abuse of the phrase “the American people.” You know what I’m talking about: The tendency of politicians to proclaim that “the American people want”...
by Jeff Maisey | May 14, 2017 | News, News & Views
By Jeff Maisey First let me say I really like the newly opened Waterside District. To me it’s fun – a vacation akin to Disney World, but without leaving home for food and lots of craft beer. I’m also happy with the end result in that it doesn’t really resemble the old...
by Jeff Maisey | May 14, 2017 | News, News & Views
Words & Photos by Jim Morrison It’s 7 p.m. on an April Saturday in NEON, the New Energy of Norfolk arts district, and the lights may be on, but few people are home. Six skateboarders practice their wheeled acrobatics at The Plot, the park along Granby...
by Jeff Maisey | May 1, 2017 | News, News & Views
By Jeff Maisey If the world seems like a dangerous place these days it is. The challenges facing the United State of America and its NATO partners range from the potential threat of a more aggressive Russia and North Korea to cyber crime, hybrid warfare, and...
by Jeff Maisey | Apr 27, 2017 | News, News & Views
By Jeff Maisey Norfolk NATO festival, the world’s only festival celebrating the Trans-Atlantic alliance and its importance, is on full display this Friday and Saturday in downtown Norfolk. All events are free and open to the public. One of this year’s...
by Jeff Maisey | Apr 27, 2017 | Festivals, News, News & Views
By Jeff Maisey This year marks the 100th anniversary of Naval Station Norfolk and the centennial of America’s entry into World War I. The historic milestones along with all the stunning pageantry of Virginia International Tattoo will be on full display...