On the Floor With the Virginia Delegates
I made it down to the convention floor this afternoon in search of the Old Dominion contingent
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On the Floor With the Virginia Delegates
I made it down to the convention floor this afternoon in search of the Old Dominion contingent
City, county schools fall short of federal benchmarks
The state department of education released 2007-2008 testing results this morning, and both city and county school divisions failed to meet federal standards set by the No Child Left Behind Act. This marks the second year in a row that the county has fallen short.
A Delegate From Pittsburgh
While moving through the security line yesterday, which was considerably longer than the day before, I struck up a conversation with a young delegate from Pittsburgh.
The Vibe on Hillary
I’ve been keeping my eyes open for the much-ballyhooed Bitter Hillary Supporters
Section 8 waiting list will reopen September 10
The Section 8 Rental Voucher Program waiting list reopens on September 10 for the first time since 2004.
Ye Roll Call
Well, that was dramatic. I just stepped out of the roll call where Hillary stopped the proceedings and released her delegates.
Live from the Lounge (and Floor)
I’m still down in the blogger area — the hall itself is so packed, they’re turning people away.
Casteen to weigh in on lowering the drinking age
In Saturday’s speech to the parents of incoming first years, UVA President John T. Casteen informed them about his support of the Amethyst Initiative. He told them, in short, his intention to adhere to a nationwide campaign to lower the drinking age from 21 to 18-years-old.
Protesters? What Protesters?
Even for someone with a media pass, getting close to Pepsi Center was a challenge.