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Ian Munro

Ian Munro covers the city of Norfolk. He previously wrote about health issues for The Pilot and Daily Press after over three years reporting on a variety of issues for the Daily News-Record in the Shenandoah Valley. Munro likes conversation, newspaper presses and grassroots stock car racing.

In the face of a stalled casino plan, Norfolk city leaders are exploring the possibility of partnering with a developer other than a group currently working for the Pamunkey tribe. But state legislators want to make sure the Pamunkeys aren't cut out of the deal.

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Norfolk leaders consider new casino developers amid stalled plans with HeadWaters group

April 5, 2024 at 9:11 p.m.

In the face of a stalled casino plan, Norfolk city leaders are exploring the possibility of partnering with a developer other than a group currently working for the Pamunkey tribe....

The Hanson Company intends to convert the Park Place Baptist Church at the corner of West 31st Street and Colonial Avenue into 40 to 70 affordable senior units and a potential senior community services center.

Housing |
Developer seeks to turn empty Norfolk church into affordable senior housing

April 10, 2024 at 10:57 a.m.

The Hanson Company intends to convert the Park Place Baptist Church at the corner of West 31st Street and Colonial Avenue into 40 to 70 affordable senior units and a...

Landfill portions that were planned to be full by early 2028, will now be full by December 2026.

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Our regional landfill is filling up fast. Where can our trash go?

March 27, 2024 at 10:27 a.m.

Landfill portions that were planned to be full by early 2028, will now be full by December 2026.

Staff raises, methods to improve community response to complaints and funding for a new Maury High School are all included in Norfolk's proposed $1.85 billion operating and capital funding budget proposal.

City Politics |
Norfolk’s proposed budget includes money for city raises, homelessness task force, real estate tax cut

March 29, 2024 at 3:07 p.m.

Staff raises, methods to improve community response to complaints and funding for a new Maury High School are all included in Norfolk's proposed $1.85 billion operating and capital funding budget...

Thirteen Virginia cities are part of the Operation Ceasefire crime reduction initiative. Of the five in Hampton Roads, Norfolk, Portsmouth and Chesapeake saw overall violent crime decrease last year. But Hampton and Newport News had an overall increase in violent crime.

Virginia Politics |
Statewide effort to reduce violent crime shows mixed success in 5 Hampton Roads cities

March 20, 2024 at 6:34 p.m.

Thirteen Virginia cities are part of the Operation Ceasefire crime reduction initiative. Of the five in Hampton Roads, Norfolk, Portsmouth and Chesapeake saw overall violent crime decrease last year. But...

For the second time in eight years, a comprehensive housing study has yielded the recommendation for Norfolk to start a housing trust fund in order to create and preserve more affordable housing. But city council members didn't enthusiastically jump at the idea. Instead, they seemed more interested in other approaches.

City Politics |
Norfolk’s shortage of affordable housing is growing. Study recommends trust fund.

June 10, 2024 at 5:14 p.m.

For the second time in eight years, a comprehensive housing study has yielded the recommendation for Norfolk to start a housing trust fund in order to create and preserve more...

Amid scarcity for crossing guards, officials from Norfolk, Chesapeake and Virginia Beach have met with a business to learn more about what it would take to privatize operations. Police departments currently oversee crossing guard programs and civilian employees.

Crime and Public Safety |
Privatize school crossing guards? Hampton Roads cities hear new approach to ease burden on police

March 13, 2024 at 3:32 p.m.

Amid scarcity for crossing guards, officials from Norfolk, Chesapeake and Virginia Beach have met with a business to learn more about what it would take to privatize operations. Police departments...

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Business |
Norfolk leaders consider new casino developers amid stalled plans with HeadWaters group

Housing |
Developer seeks to turn empty Norfolk church into affordable senior housing

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Environment |
Our regional landfill is filling up fast. Where can our trash go?

City Politics |
Norfolk’s proposed budget includes money for city raises, homelessness task force, real estate tax cut

Virginia Politics |
Statewide effort to reduce violent crime shows mixed success in 5 Hampton Roads cities

City Politics |
Norfolk’s shortage of affordable housing is growing. Study recommends trust fund.

Crime and Public Safety |
Privatize school crossing guards? Hampton Roads cities hear new approach to ease burden on police

City Politics |
The Elizabeth River Trail is expanding in Norfolk with new path, gathering space and more

Transportation |
Railway safety bill from Hampton Roads delegate heads to Gov. Youngkin

City Politics |
Appeals court upholds decision dismissing Waterside developer’s casino lawsuit against Norfolk