Image Of The Week: The View From The Tip Of The Spear
DCB Performance Marine designs, builds and delivers exquisite custom catamarans in Arizona for customers across the country. The Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Virginia services repairs and modernizes vessels for the United States Navy. Those two worlds figuratively collided last weekend during the second-year Tip of the...
Meals tax increase, cellphone ban and more: New VA laws taking effect July 1
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — July 1 marks the beginning of a new fiscal year in Virginia, and with that comes some new laws, including at least two that could have a big impact in Virginia Beach. The Stockpot in Virginia Beach appeared busy Monday afternoon, but owner Patrick Edwards...
This No-Frills Restaurant In Virginia Has Shrimp And Grits Known Throughout The State
In the culinary world, there are dishes that make you nod appreciatively, and then there are those that make you close your eyes and momentarily forget you’re in public. The shrimp and grits at The Bee and The Biscuit falls firmly into the latter category. Tucked away in the...
New Africa Marketplace a symbol of revival in Norfolk’s Park Place neighborhood
A vision months in the making is now a reality in Norfolk’s Park Place neighborhood. The New Africa Marketplace officially opened its doors June 7 on 35th Street.
2025 Best Of Readers Choice Award Winners
Our Annual List of Businesses, Organizations, Destinations and People Selected as the Best in the Region According to Your Votes. The results of the 2025 contest were gleaned through an open online voting platform from Jan. 2-March 4, 2025, available through the Coastal Virginia Magazine website...
VDH staff going door-to-door to conduct health survey
SUFFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – The Virginia Department of Health will conduct a door-to-door survey in the Western Tidewater Health District next week as part of the 2025 Community Health Assessment. The survey aims to gather information on access to care, health concerns, and barriers to good health. It will take place in...
Man dead after verbal altercation in Hampton: HPD
Hampton Police is currently investigating a homicide in the 800 block of Burton Street.
Hampton named as ‘All-America’ city for 5th time
The city of Hampton received the honor of "All-America" city for the fifth time Sunday, as they gave a presentation focused on its innovative efforts and strong community partnerships.
Hampton mother who lost daughter to fentanyl applauds new manslaughter law
HAMPTON, Va. (WAVY) — Diana Mitchell remembers the anger and frustration she had with the legal system back in January 2019 when her daughter Brooke, 18 and a student at Bethel High School, had just died from a fentanyl overdose. Mitchell knew her daughter was using heroin, and Brooke thought that’s what some...
Norfolk native Grant Gustin starring in new Broadway musical ‘Water for Elephants’
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Norfolk native Grant Gustin will debut in a new Broadway Musical “Water for Elephants” in New York....
