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Articles by Tess Goldblatt

About Tess Goldblatt
Tess Goldblatt wrote for the Oyster Pointer from 2006-2012 and rejoined the staff in 2019 when her nest emptied. Tess and her husband downsized to a condo on Buckroe Beach where she loves photography and crafting with beach combing finds... and writing fun stories for us!
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The Proper Barbershop: A quartet of values

June 30, 2020 Tess Goldblatt 0

The Proper Barbershop in Port Warwick opens with a harmonic trio of values that strike a nice chord: Look good. Feel good. Be great. “The way you look changes the way you feel, and then [Read More…]

Beside the Point

Franklin & Franklin: Hometown boys take on Goliath for a living

June 30, 2020 Tess Goldblatt 0

“We’re hometown boys. We both grew up on the Virginia Peninsula,” says attorney Jerry Franklin. He continues, “I went to Warwick High School and my son, Rhett, went to Hampton High School. Living in this [Read More…]

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Virginia Technical Academy: High-demand trade school with new approach

May 1, 2020 Tess Goldblatt 0

The new school building at Virginia Technical Academy (VTA) has a plumbing room, an electrical room, a heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) room, a room filled with home appliances and room for traditional and [Read More…]

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LegacyKept: CNU grads on a social mission

May 1, 2020 Tess Goldblatt 0

“LegacyKept is a social project at its heart, serving families and communities, bringing people together, bridging generational gaps and ideally making this a movement,” says Christopher Newport University (CNU) graduate Brad Brewer. Brewer continues, “In [Read More…]

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Fulton Bank: Boutique service for commercial clients

March 26, 2020 Tess Goldblatt 0

“We can do big bank stuff, and deliver quality ‘boutique’ service to our commercial clients. We are unique in our market. And it’s the tough spaces where it matters to have a good banker alongside [Read More…]

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3 Bowls of Color: Our name is our history

March 26, 2020 Tess Goldblatt 0

“Our name is our history,” Shannon Towler says. Dawna D’Urso begins to weave the engaging picture about the salon’s genesis and name: “The three of us ‘older’ ones were groupies to a band called Red [Read More…]

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Atlantic 10 Conference: Calling City Center home

February 26, 2020 Tess Goldblatt 0

It’s that time again. March Madness brackets seem to be everywhere! College basketball fans enjoy the energy and excitement in a big way. Right here in City Center, the Atlantic 10 Conference makes its home. [Read More…]

Beside the Point

Grunow’s Kitchen: Happy customers and big plans

February 26, 2020 Tess Goldblatt 0

Randy Brown is a really happy customer. He finishes a satisfying serving of chicken salad and says he would eat at Grunow’s Kitchen every day, if he could. He goes on to say that he [Read More…]

Beside the Point

Karen Keast: What a doll!

January 27, 2020 Tess Goldblatt 0

Karen Keast cuddles in her lap, Eddie, her most expensive doll ever. Keast explains that the previous owner, Ed, was ill and needed to raise money for his healthcare. Paying $2,000 (for a doll valued [Read More…]

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Rebound Chiropractic and Acupuncture: Drug-free pain relief for the whole body

December 17, 2019 Tess Goldblatt 0

In his soothing, bright and airy office, Dr. Vincent Joseph delivers drug-free pain relief. After more than 30 years in Oyster Point, Joseph’s practice opened this additional location in April 2018. Boldly colored nautical paintings [Read More…]

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Vedeat: The aromas of a modern eatery

November 22, 2019 Tess Goldblatt 0

City Center breakfast and brunch seekers are discovering a new dining experience that begins immediately with the stimulating aromas of turmeric, cumin and coriander. According to Vedeat owners Praju and Karun Sapkota, these aromatic spices’ [Read More…]

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Hugh Barlow: You know he’s an accountant when…

October 23, 2019 Tess Goldblatt 0

When Hugh Barlow calculates a tip, he determines the exact tip amount that will cause his final bill to end in zeros. And, he rounds up to the higher dollar. He will do the same [Read More…]

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