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Nathan Simms was fired from his job leading Norfolk's housing authority after the board learned about the use of no-bid contracts. Six months later, the authority is still assessing the full scope of the problems.

A recruitment firm got two no-bid contracts from Norfolk’s fired housing authority head. It later led the search that got him hired in Charleston, S.C.

Gans, Gans & Associates was paid up to $82,500 across two contracts approved under Nathan Simms. Norfolk housing board members said they never saw or heard about them.

Economy Grew Slightly Faster Than Previously Thought In 4Q 2010

But rising oil prices could dampen growth this year.

Madonna just gave the biggest live performance of her career

The concert was the final stop of Madonna's "Celebration Tour, and tickets were free. It was on Saturday at Brazil's Copacabana Beach. About 1.6 million people were there to cherish the event.

McConnell To Vote To Acquit Trump

The Senate minority leader has made his decision on the article of impeachment, a source familiar with his decision tells NPR's Susan Davis.

60th Anniversary Gifts

For our 60th anniversary, we ask you to give your best anniversary gift. Remember – It's to celebrate the programs you depend on and LOVE! Your name will…

Trump has won the 2024 election

The presidential calendar doesn't end on Election Day. Keep these key dates in mind

Binge-Watch Season 1 of Miss Scarlet

Season 1 of Miss Scarlet is streaming for free Nov. 29 – Dec. 27 on WHRO+.

Last spring, Eckart Hoyt said Winnie only got about 30 minutes a week with the eye gaze at school, due to staffing. She regularly took her daughter out of school to practice with a specialist at a local clinic.

Students could get millions more in Medicaid healthcare dollars. Why aren't they?

In 2022, schools recouped $6.6 billion from federal and state Medicaid programs for student healthcare. They could be getting much more.

The New Faces Of Pandemic Food Insecurity: Hungry, Worried ... Yet Generous

A lawyer who lost her job. A single mom with HIV. A grandmother who thought she had enough money to get by. A onetime golf coach. They're among the millions now struggling to put meals on the table.

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