Studies find widening roads often doesn’t ease traffic. VDOT says the HRBT expansion is...
Any local would advise allotting plenty of time when traveling through the Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel. Traffic is a given. “The HRBT is one of our most congested corridors in the region,” said Pavithra Parthasarathi, the deputy executive director of the Hampton Roads Transportation Planning Organization. The HRBT Expansion...
15 Virginia Italian Sub Shops That Still Do Sandwiches The Old-School Way
My grandfather used to say you can judge a town by its sandwich shop. Not the chain on the corner with the laminated menu, but the real one where someone’s uncle has been slicing prosciutto since before you were born. Virginia has those places. More than you’d expect from...
One home for eagles vs. hundreds of homes for people in Suffolk
SUFFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — A raptor’s residence on one side of the Nansemond River is the focus of concern for residents on the other. The eagle’s nest sits high in a tall pine on land currently owned by the Commonwealth. Major homebuilder Ryan Homes wants to purchase the 87 acres and build nearly 500 homes, […]
Court documents reveal new details in Virginia Beach Oceanfront shooting that injured six bystanders.
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Newly obtained court documents reveal a different version of events in the Virginia Beach Oceanfront shooting, conflicting with previous statements from a suspect's attorney. The shooting happened March 7 along Atlantic Avenue, where police say gunfire erupted during a chaotic confrontation, leaving six bystanders injured.
Police respond to reported human bone in woods by Premium Outlets: NPD
A possible human bone was reported to police in the woods by Premium Outlets, according to the Norfolk Police Department.
Burning smell, haze lead to Greenbrier Mall evacuation
CHESAPEAKE, Va. — An electrical malfunction prompted a temporary evacuation at Greenbrier Mall on Friday, the Chesapeake Fire Department said. Fire crews responded to the mall shortly before 12:30 p.m. after receiving reports of a smoky odor. Firefighters worked with mall security and Dominion Energy to investigate a power surge affecting parts of the building.
Discovery of woman’s body near Scott Street prompts death investigation: PPD
A death investigation is underway after a woman's body was discovered on Friday, according to Portsmouth police.
Portsmouth Police seek suspect in armed robbery of convenience store
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Portsmouth Police are asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect wanted in an armed robbery that occurred on February 10, 2026, at a convenience store in the 1500 block of Airline Boulevard, according to officials. The suspect entered the store at around 10:51 p.m. that night, selected beer and snacks, […]
10 Massive Thrift Shops In Virginia That Are Almost Too Good To Be True
Virginia is quietly sitting on one of the best-kept secrets in American shopping culture, and it’s time the world found out. Forget the tiny donation bins and cramped aisles you might picture when you hear “thrift store” because the Old Dominion State is home to some truly jaw-dropping secondhand warehouses that stretch as far as the eye can see.
Flashfood app expands to Hampton Roads, offering shoppers a way to find affordable groceries
NORFOLK, Va. — An app designed to make groceries more affordable while reducing food waste is expanding its reach into Hampton Roads, offering shoppers a new way to save on fresh food. The Flashfood app connects customers with discounted groceries that are nearing their “best by” dates. By doing...
