Norfolk, Virginia is an independent city, was founded in 1682 and soon became an important port. After escaping from Williamsburg, Lord Dunmore, the Royal Governor of Virginia, ended up in Norfolk where he tried to make a comeback. He was forced into exile, however, by the Revolutionary soldiers.
Regular Blogs
Online since 2006, this blog is dedicated to local politics as well as state and national politics for context. It covers news, press conferences, candidate information, and political meet-ups.
http://blog.vivianpaige.com/
Church of the Epiphany Norfolk Blog
The official church weblog presents entries about the church, its sermons, ministries and missions, and music.
http://epiphanynorfolk.org/
Chronicles the First Presbyterian Norfolk Church and their trip to Nairobi, Kenya to do some work at the Nazareth Hospital there, visiting AIDS patients, and visiting an orphanage with pictures and descriptions of the team and those they work with.
http://fpckenyapilgrimagefall2011.blogspot.com/
The official weblog of the city of Norfolk, Virginia shares details about governmental changes and meetings, as well as the city council agenda, and poetry from time to time.
http://www.norfolk.gov/Blog.aspx
Showcases photographs of Norfolk, including Christmas decorations, parades and parade entries, mailboxes, the Botanical Gardens, and mermaids.
http://norfolkdailyphoto.hamptonroadsdailyphoto.com/
This blog is dedicated to posting about the cruise terminal in Norfolk, scheduled cruises, and tips for those who are planning cruises.
http://cruisenorfolk.blogspot.com/
