Geno’s Steaks to open its Hampton location in January
HAMPTON, Va. — Hampton will soon be home to a taste of Philadelphia. Geno’s Steaks, one of the city’s most famous cheesesteak spots, is opening its first Virginia location at Power Plant Hampton Roads in January. The new restaurant will be located between PBR Hampton and Bass...
Hampton Roads remembers people who lost their lives in 2025 while experiencing homelessness
On Sunday in Norfolk, about 30 people met near City Hall and carried electronic candles as they walked several blocks through downtown to Freemason Street Baptist Church for a vigil. Before they set off, Natalie Jackson, the continuum of care manager for the nonprofit Planning Council, told the crowd they...
Police: 13-year-old boy shot on Atlanta Ave. in Portsmouth
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — A 13-year-old boy was shot on Atlanta Avenue Monday afternoon, Portsmouth Police said. Around 3:20 p.m., Portsmouth Police said they found the boy in the 1500 block of Atlanta Avenue with a gunshot wound. He has been taken to a local hospital for treatment, police said. The boy is in stable […]
Everyday Hero makes sure every veteran’s grave gets a wreath for the holidays
SUFFOLK, Va. — It's a holiday tradition built into the fabric of Suffolk. Each year since 2008, thousands of wreaths are laid at graves at Albert G. Horton, Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery. As more veterans are buried there, the number of wreaths grows — topping 15,000 earlier this month.
Suspect in Cox HS incident granted bond during hearing
Cash Osler, one of the teens arrested on assault charges Dec. 4 stemming from a fight at Cox High, was granted bond Monday. https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/virginia-beach/3rd-teen-identified-in-cox-hs-incident-police/
2 taken to hospital after Chesapeake collision
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — Two people were taken to the hospital following a two-vehicle collision Monday evening in Chesapeake, according to police. It happened around 5:55 p.m. at the intersection of Butts Station Road and North Hills Drive. Police said a Ford Explorer traveling northbound on Butts Station Road was...
WATCH Initiative adds color and culture to Suffolk downtown
Suffolk's WATCH Initiative transforms downtown with colorful murals, painted utility boxes and performing arts in the city's new arts district.
Cat dies in fire to home on Garth Way in Chesapeake
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — A cat died and a home on Garth Way in the Deep Creek section of Chesapeake was damaged in a fire Monday evening, the Chesapeake Fire Department said. Firefighters responded to a fire to a residence in the 2500 block of Garth Way around 7:19 p.m. after multiple callers reported a […]
Woman in court after alleged animal cruelty incident
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — Court documents have revealed some disturbing details about a woman facing charges in an animal cruelty case in Chesapeake that left a French bulldog dead. Tiesha Zaragoza was in a Chesapeake courtroom Monday for an arraignment on charges of animal cruelty that was reported by a veterinarian...
Norfolk memorial walk honors people who died while experiencing homelessness
Neighbors in downtown Norfolk gathered Sunday evening for National Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day, honoring people who died while experiencing homelessness.
