HALF THE YEAR IS SHOT

June 30, 2009 marked half way through a very uneventful year. The passing of Michael Jackson enlivened the papers and television but barely got my attention. At my age I?m more...

Cucurbit downy mildew reported in Suffolk

Mosquitoes at more locations in Suffolk test positive for EEE

EarthTalk: Insulating paints

Dear EarthTalk: Do insulating paints actually insulate and save energy? If they do, are they environmentally friendly to use? -- B.D.
Paint additives that claim insulating...

THIS JUST IN FOR A LAUGH

A man had purchased a big bag of Kirkland Nutra Nuggets dog chow for his German Shepard and the lady behind him in the checkout line asked if he had a dog. On an impulse he said,...

Teen arrested for setting 3-alarm fire

GREATER CHUCKATUCK HISTORICAL FOUNDATION

The first public meeting was held at Wesley Chapel June 23. This history will include Chuckatuck, Oakland, Everets Reid?s Ferry, Sandy Bottom/Cotton Farm Lane, Longview, Wills...

SAY IT ISN'T SO

First they said government health care would cost $1 trillion. Then they upped overnight to
$1.6-trillion. No one really comprehends these numbers. Washington's spending spree is...

An Invitation to our Suffolk Community: BLOG ON!

Since this site is all about Suffolk, we’d like to get the
unique perspectives of local bloggers. If you’ve been blogging, great – send your name, email and a link to your...

Refinance Your Mortgage Locally, as Mortgage Rates Drop to 5% Level

­­With recent Fed action, interest rates on 30 year fixed rate mortgages have fallen across the country to 5% and, for the best credits, even lower.
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Eat Local! Great Resources in the Suffolk area

What’s the one small change that 1) instantly improves your health 2) helps the environment 3) boosts Virginia’s economy and 4)helps you win the lottery (OK, so we made that...

Weekend Activities in and around Suffolk

Give yourself a Time Out this week and treat your­self to a day out on­ ­the town. Whether you're in the mood to do some shopping, house hunting, catch a movie or just enjoy...

AmericanTowns PR Tool: Getting publicity for your Suffolk organization has never been easier

If your nonprofit group in Suffolk is looking to let the community know out about an upcoming event, activity or initiative, our PR Tool is here to help! Here's how it works: when...

Digging into 'shovel-ready projects' in the Suffolk area

They're called 'shovel-ready,' those stimulus projects that have been surveyed, planned for, approved and are ready to go in cities all around America. They've been on hold due...

Giving To Suffolk Non-Profits: It Does Good…And It Feels Good

“There is no greater joy in life than giving to worthy
causes.” – Ted Turner, announcing his decision to give $1 billion to the United Nations (1997)
No doubt...

Make a difference in Suffolk! Find the perfect local volunteer opportunity

You want to give back, but with so many good causes out there, where to start? There are plenty of great volunteer organizations right here in the Suffolk area and around the...

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