Janet Roach

Norfolk

DC born, NC raised. Hampton Roads home. Paid dues in Milwaukee, Baltimore, DC & Norfolk. https://t.co/WUXf5jKsM8 Catch this Tarheel and UVA mom at 4,5&6pm.

Articles

Local Jewish community reacts to fatal shooting of Israeli Embassy couple in D.C.

2 weeks ago | 13newsnow.com | Janet Roach

NORFOLK, Va. — Rabbi Michael Panitz of Temple Israel in Norfolk is sharing his sorrow and concern following the double fatal shooting outside the Capital Jewish Museum in downtown Washington, D.C. on Wednesday night. Young adults Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Lynn Milgrim were killed. They were staff members at the Israeli Embassy and were a couple about to be engaged. "Shock, dismay...
DOJ extends deadline for UVA to demonstrate dismantling of DEI Initiatives

4 weeks ago | 13newsnow.com | Janet Roach

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — The University of Virginia has confirmed that the Department of Justice has extended the deadline for the university to provide evidence of its efforts to comply with directives aimed at dismantling diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. In a letter dated April 28th, the DOJ requested that UVA detail the specific steps it has taken to end DEI programs following a resolution passed by the UVA Board of Visitors in March.
Cooking with Greens in Norfolk's Selden Market fears tariff turmoil

1 month ago | 13newsnow.com | Janet Roach

NORFOLK, Va. — Nestled in Selden Market in downtown Norfolk, Cooking with Greens is more than just a spice shop and cookware retailer. It's the embodiment of Derak Green's philosophy, "teaching people that food is love." But Trump administration tariffs, particularly a proposed 145% levy on imports from China, could prove to be a hurdle that Green's business can't clear. "It's caused us to try to pivot.
Youngkin's veto of contraception bill sparks Democrat backlash

1 month ago | 13newsnow.com | Janet Roach

RICHMOND, Va. — Governor Glenn Youngkin's veto of the Right to Contraception Act has ignited a firestorm of criticism from Virginia Democrats, who accuse the Republican governor of undermining fundamental healthcare rights. The bill, sponsored by State Senator Ghazala Hashmi, aimed to codify the right to contraception into state law. Hashmi emphasized its role in safeguarding medical providers who write prescriptions for or provide birth control.
Democratic candidates for Newport News treasurer meet face to face in forum

1 month ago | 13newsnow.com | Janet Roach

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — The two democratic candidates for Newport News Treasurer met face to face in a forum Wednesday night sponsored by the NAACP. Sanu Dieng Cooper has a background in financial management and has worked with non-profits, including formerly serving as executive director at Transitions Family Violence Services. Derek Reason is a businessman who owns and operates DNA Logistics, a freight and cargo service in Newport News.
ODU Economics Department Chair: Potential supply chain issues on the horizon

1 month ago | 13newsnow.com | Janet Roach

NORFOLK, Va. — The value of goods and services produced in the United States shrank by a 0.3% in the first quarter of this year, marking the first decline in the nation's economic output in three years.
A bright start for Peake Childhood Center at Rise and Shine Breakfast

1 month ago | 13newsnow.com | Janet Roach

HAMPTON, Va. — A thousand hearts and minds gathered bright and early this morning at the Hampton Roads Convention Center, united by a common purpose: to support Peake Childhood Center. The annual Rise and Shine Breakfast, a fundraising event, drew politicians, community leaders, educators, and supporters, all eager to champion affordable early childhood education. Peake Childhood Center is a nonprofit organization that's been in existence for 54 years in Hampton.
Norfolk Electoral Board in turmoil, seeking removal of vice chair amid misconduct allegations

1 month ago | 13newsnow.com | Janet Roach

NORFOLK, Va. — A trial date has been set in Norfolk Circuit Court to determine if Norfolk's Electoral Board Vice Chair Marianne McKay will be removed from her position. Norfolk's Commonwealth Attorney Ramin Fatehi confirmed the date of April 29 after reviewing a petition by the State Board of Elections calling for McKay's removal. This follows a formal request earlier this year by Norfolk's Electoral Board chair, Atoy Carrington, and Registrar Stephanie Iles for McKay's removal.
Back-and-forth continues in disputed North Carolina Supreme Court race

2 months ago | 13newsnow.com | Janet Roach

RALEIGH, N.C. — The back-and-forth continues in the country's only undecided race from last year's November election. North Carolina Supreme Court Justice Allison Riggs won the election to keep her seat by 734 votes over Republican Appeals Court Judge Jefferson Griffin. But Griffin has sued to throw out 65,000 votes. The state Supreme Court has just halted an appeals court decision favoring Griffin, which said the votes were wrongly included in the tally.
What Wisconsin's election can tell us about Virginia's governor's race

2 months ago | 13newsnow.com | Janet Roach

NORFOLK, Va. — The potential impact from Wisconsin's recent Supreme Court election that saw liberal candidate Susan Crawford win a decisive victory is being felt across the nation, particularly in Virginia. This year, voters in the Commonwealth will choose a new governor. The Wisconsin result leads many to ask if billionaire and Donald Trump adviser Elon Musk will dip his hands into the Virginia race.