Jeff Sheler

Suffolk property values see 5th straight year of decline

hamptonroads.com — SUFFOLK Real estate assessments citywide fell by 1.9 percent in 2012, reflecting a $167.9 million loss in property value for the year. It marked the fifth straight year assessments have declined. The value of single-family houses dropped by 2.5 percent, and agricultural property lost 12.2 percent of its value.

Speakers to Suffolk council: fully fund the schools

hamptonroads.com — SUFFOLK For three hours, residents delivered an emphatic message to City Council members about next year's budget: fully fund the city's schools, and don't even think of raising taxes. During a sometimes-raucous work session in a packed hotel conference room, 38 speakers offered few specifics on what to cut in order to give the school system what it wants in a year when falling real estate values are squeezing revenue.

Dog-tethering restrictions off council agenda

hamptonroads.com — A move to restrict dog-tethering in the city appears to have hit a snag, and that has at least one member of City Council more than a little upset. The council was supposed to consider an ordinance this week that would set strict limits on how, and for

Chat live with Suffolk Mayor Linda T. Johnson

hamptonroads.com — If you're wondering about the next steps in Suffolk's economic development plan, Mayor Linda T. Johnson will answer your questions during a chat at noon today. The chat will be moderated by Suffolk government reporter Jeff Sheler. (Related

Chat live with Suffolk Mayor Linda T. Johnson

hamptonroads.com — If you're wondering about the next steps in Suffolk's economic development plan, Mayor Linda T. Johnson will answer your questions during a chat at noon today. The chat will be moderated by Suffolk government reporter Jeff Sheler. (Related

Suffolk gives Lipton $3.7 million to stay in town

hamptonroads.com — SUFFOLK The city agreed to give Unilever $3.7 million in tax breaks over six years to keep its Lipton Tea plant in Suffolk and invest about $96 million on new production equipment. That is in addition to a $1 million cash grant awarded by the state as an

Why did Lipton stay? Workers steeped in plant history

hamptonroads.com — SUFFOLK Its 60-year history in the city, a trained workforce of 300 employees and proximity to the port were key factors in Unilever's decision to stay put and invest $96 million to upgrade its Lipton Tea plant in Suffolk, company officials said Monday.

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Sweet Sistine update: Sacred Semifinals

religionnews.com — (RNS) After more than 22,000 votes were cast, the Religion News Service "Pope Madness" Sweet Sistine tournament is down to four final contenders in the Sacred Semifinals. Canadian Marc Ouellet is facing off against Brazilian Joao Braz de Aviz, while Milan's Angelo Scola is up against Nigeria's John Onaiyekan.