Newport News taxpayer-funded meals criticized
NEWPORT NEWS — At a few government meetings, city officials and appointees to local boards dine for free, courtesy of the taxpayers.
The Gloucester 40
In July 2008, Gloucester Supervisors Teresa Altemus, Michelle Ressler, Bobby Crewe and Gregory Woodard were accused of conducting county business in secret and other misdemeanors. They then faced a petition drive aimed at removing them from office. Charges were later dismissed, and the petitions were rejected on a technicality. A judge then ordered the Gloucester 40 to pay $80,000 in sanctions...
Memorandum details City Center's strategy for Muviville
NEWPORT NEWS — A confidential investment memorandum about the feasibility of bringing a combination movie theater/restaurant/bowling alley to City Center was inadvertently published on the Internet, revealing the strategy behind raising the $18 million needed for the project.
Investigation: HRT hid ballooning cost of Norfolk light rail
A state investigation found that leaders at Hampton Roads Transit intentionally hid the ballooning costs of the Norfolk light rail project, even keeping a separate set of books with the accurate numbers.
Coverage of MICG Investment Management
In May, an independent securities regulator filed civil charges against MICG and CEO Jeffrey A. Martinovich, accusing them of securities fraud and misleading investors to justify taking hundreds of thousands of dollars in management incentive fees.
The little-used federal courthouse in Newport News
A Daily Press investigation found that the federal courthouse in Newport News, which opened in 2008, costs about $2 million a year to maintain, despite being rarely used. U.S. Sens. Mark Warner and Jim Webb of Virginia have weighed in.
Hampton Roads restaurant inspections
See what the Virginia Department of Health has to say about Hampton Roads' restaurants. Search by name and/or locality, and then click on a restaurant marker for more information.
Public official salary search
Searchable database of top administrators, department heads and principals in cities. As public employees paid by taxpayers, their salaries are a matter of public record.
Our Rivers: James River, Pagan River, Nansemond River, York River and Hampton River
Our rivers mean many things to many people — from recreation to livelihood, the rivers of Hampton Roads shape our lives. The Daily Press presents a five-part series examining our rivers — their essential and changing roles in our daily lives, and the steep challenges we face to preserve their vitality.
Special Report: Virginia Offshore Drilling
A special four-part Daily Press series looks at possibility of drilling for natural gas and oil off the coast of Virginia. Part 1: How would the environment be affected if a spill occurred off Virginia's coast? Part 2: Would drilling operations dredge up chemical and other weapons dum
Hugh Lessig and Joe Fudge in Haiti: Local coverage
A massive earthquake struck Haiti Jan. 12. Hampton Roads residents have many ties to the small Caribbean nation, and reporter Hugh Lessig and photographer Joe Fudge traveled to Haiti to cover the aftermath and the relief efforts.
Chester explains the SOLs
Join Chester the Crab and his friends as they explore the Standards of Learning, tackling history, math, science and more! Cartoon archives
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