Government shutdown hits the Maury community

By Moriah Schranz On Nov. 12, the United States government shutdown finally ended. This 43 day shutdown, beginning Oct. 1, was the longest in US history. A U.S. government shutdown occurs when Congress does not pass a budget in time. This 2025 shutdown occurred largely due to a disagreement over the Affordable Care Act (ACA) premium tax credits. This disagreement was largely partisan based. Democrats … Continue reading Government shutdown hits the Maury community

Teacher of the Year-Donna Williams

By Moriah Schranz Maury High School selected Donna Williams as the 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year.  Williams grew up in the U.S. Virgin Islands and moved to Norfolk to attend Norfolk State University in 1989. She expresses her love for the city. “It’s just easy to live here. It’s easy to get from point A to point B, you can travel out of town with … Continue reading Teacher of the Year-Donna Williams

When it rains it floods in Norfolk

By Moriah Schranz If you stepped outside the weekend of October 11, you probably got wet. The weather forecast consisted of cloudy skies, and downpours. Norfolk and other parts of the Mid-Atlantic region were swept by a nor’easter that caused significant flooding to the area. Norfolk is susceptible to tidal and storm surge flooding due to its location along the coast and low elevation. The … Continue reading When it rains it floods in Norfolk