Molly Ward - The Mayor's Blog

Spreading a message of forgiveness, love and peace

Thursday, 09 February 2012 14:32 \| Written by Molly Joseph Ward
The Hampton chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. hosted a reception and program on February 7 for Black History Month in Templin Hall at Thomas Nelson Community College. The tables were decked out in AKA pink and green, as were many of the sorority members. Read more...
Last Updated on Thursday, 09 February 2012 14:53

Planning begins for our newest national monument

Saturday, 28 January 2012 12:41 \| Written by Molly Joseph Ward
An exciting new chapter in the history of Fort Monroe unfolded this week as Glenn Oder and the staff of the Fort Monroe Authority welcomed a team from Sasaki, the planning and urban design firm that will produce the fort’s master plan. Read more... Add new comment

Hampton hosts over 1,000 sorority sisters

Friday, 27 January 2012 13:48 | Written by Molly Joseph Ward

The Hampton Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta sorority hosted the region at a luncheon to celebrate their 99th annual Founders Day on Saturday, January 21. The second floor of the Hampton Roads Convention Center was an amazing and beautiful site with over 1,200 women dressed in red suits and dresses, with few exceptions, mingling and traveling up the stairs and escalators.

Read more... Add new comment

Reflections on a civil rights icon

Friday, 30 December 2011 15:23 \| Written by Molly Joseph Ward
A few days before Christmas, our community lost a man who dedicated his life to making a difference. William Alfred “Al” Smith, a long-time resident of Hampton, spent over 37 years in the practice of law, defending and arguing on behalf of laws which entitle every person to their civil rights and fair treatment under the law. Read more... Comments (1)

Preserving an important part of Hampton history

Thursday, 22 December 2011 14:23 \| Written by Molly Joseph Ward
The headquarters of the Virginia State Federation of C.W.C. (Colored Women’s Clubs) sits in the heart of Hampton, in the middle of the historic Pasture Point neighborhood at 123 East Pembroke Avenue. Like much of Hampton, this house is steeped in important history that has largely been untold. Read more... Add new comment
Last Updated on Thursday, 22 December 2011 14:29

Billie Millner, a gift to the Peninsula

Wednesday, 14 December 2011 13:47 \| Written by Molly Joseph Ward
I would like to share some personal memories of Billie Millner, who died on December 1st at the age of 82. Billie was a wonder to behold, and his life was a gift to the entire Peninsula. He was funny, smart, kind and – most of all – original. There wasn’t anybody else like him, and there never will be again. Read more... Comments (5)
Last Updated on Wednesday, 14 December 2011 13:55

There are a lot of Hampton holiday traditions

Wednesday, 23 November 2011 13:43 \| Written by Molly Joseph Ward
There are a lot of Hampton holiday parade traditions – we have the Coliseum Central Parade, the Hampton Lighted Boat Parade and the Hampton Holly Days Parade – each really wonderful and all relatively close together. The Coliseum Central Parade was Saturday, November 19 and the participants and those along the route enjoyed a great show and beautiful weather. There is still time to enjoy our two evening parades: the Lighted Boat Parade is on Saturday, December 3 and begins with the tree lighting downtown at 6:45 p.m. and the parade at 7:15 p.m. The Holly Days Parade is on Saturday, December 10 and begins at 7 p.m. We hope you and your family will join us. Read more... Comments (1)
Last Updated on Wednesday, 23 November 2011 14:10

« StartPrev 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Next End »

Page 1 of 8

About Molly Ward

mward_mod

Graduated from the University of Virginia in 1983 with a B.A. in English, and from The College of William & Mary, Marshall-Wythe School of Law, in 1987. She is a member of the Virginia State Bar. Molly practiced law until winning election for Treasurer for the City of Hampton in 2001. She continues to be involved in a number of community and civic organizations. Molly has lived in Hampton most of her life. She and her husband, Forrest, who has a small business in Hampton, have two sons, Edwin and George. She is currently serving as Mayor of the City of Hampton.