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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.
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![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. 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.](https://www.pilotonline.com/wp-content/uploads/migration/2020/09/26/Q3R6RHSOFNCHHANTXNG56ZHZ54.jpg?w=135)
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Norfolk leaders consider new casino developers amid stalled plans with HeadWaters group
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. 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.](https://www.pilotonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/TVP-L-NW-SENIOR-HOUSING-CHURCH-KW-01.jpg?w=132)
Developer seeks to turn empty Norfolk church into affordable senior housing
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. Landfill portions that were planned to be full by early 2028, will now be full by December 2026.](https://www.pilotonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/TVP-L-NW-FUTURE-OF-TRASH-0312-SMK-006.jpg?w=140)
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Our regional landfill is filling up fast. Where can our trash go?
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. 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.](https://www.pilotonline.com/wp-content/uploads/migration/2022/05/14/Y5O67OMESFAYLMJ3XL5PWWPNIE.jpg?w=135)
Norfolk’s proposed budget includes money for city raises, homelessness task force, real estate tax cut
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. 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.](https://www.pilotonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/TVP-L-NW-CEASEFIRE-MIYARES-SCOTT-SMK-001.jpg?w=138)
Statewide effort to reduce violent crime shows mixed success in 5 Hampton Roads cities
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. 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.](https://www.pilotonline.com/wp-content/uploads/migration/2022/08/04/Y7CBC2QDGZACZDQ45VQHPFPKEU.jpg?w=135)
Norfolk’s shortage of affordable housing is growing. Study recommends trust fund.
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. 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.](https://www.pilotonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/TVP-L-NW-CROSSING-GUARDS-0406-KW-01.jpg?w=132)
Privatize school crossing guards? Hampton Roads cities hear new approach to ease burden on police
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...
![Almost 4 acres of land around the Larchmont Library will be improved for the new trailhead which will include a kiosk, a kayak launch to the Lafayette River, improved signage and outdoor recreational space. Almost 4 acres of land around the Larchmont Library will be improved for the new trailhead which will include a kiosk, a kayak launch to the Lafayette River, improved signage and outdoor recreational space.](https://www.pilotonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/TVP-L-NW-HEATWAVE-PARTNERSHIP-0715-WS-006-e1709834327112.jpg?w=140)
The Elizabeth River Trail is expanding in Norfolk with new path, gathering space and more
Almost 4 acres of land around the Larchmont Library will be improved for the new trailhead which will include a kiosk, a kayak launch to the Lafayette River, improved signage...
![The Newport News legislator said she may bring back other parts of the bill in future sessions. The Newport News legislator said she may bring back other parts of the bill in future sessions.](https://www.pilotonline.com/wp-content/uploads/migration/2022/05/19/XYYE3EHKNVARHILPZJSKF2OEBM.jpg?w=135)
Railway safety bill from Hampton Roads delegate heads to Gov. Youngkin
The Newport News legislator said she may bring back other parts of the bill in future sessions.
![The Court of Appeals of Virginia this week upheld a lower court decision dismissing a $100 million lawsuit that Cordish Companies, the developer of Waterside District, brought against Norfolk, Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority and City Attorney Bernard Pishko. The Court of Appeals of Virginia this week upheld a lower court decision dismissing a $100 million lawsuit that Cordish Companies, the developer of Waterside District, brought against Norfolk, Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority and City Attorney Bernard Pishko.](https://www.pilotonline.com/wp-content/uploads/migration/2020/11/06/DSRPYY66G5FLZJZ2K3DZBULLJM.jpg?w=135)
Appeals court upholds decision dismissing Waterside developer’s casino lawsuit against Norfolk
The Court of Appeals of Virginia this week upheld a lower court decision dismissing a $100 million lawsuit that Cordish Companies, the developer of Waterside District, brought against Norfolk, Norfolk...