DB3 Boxing to host free community holiday event in Norfolk
NORFOLK, Va. — DB3 Boxing, a nonprofit organization focused on youth development through athletics and mentorship, will host a free community holiday celebration on Monday, Dec. 22, at Lambert’s Point Community Center in Norfolk. The event, titled DB3 Boxing Community Day: Home for the Holidays, is scheduled from...
Around one acre burned after a brush fire on Grassfield Parkway in Chesapeake
Roughly one acre of land was burned after a brush fire on Grassfield Parkway in Chesapeake Sunday morning, according to the Chesapeake Fire Department.
10 Tiny Delis In Virginia With Mouth-Watering Sandwiches Worth Driving Miles For
Looking for amazing sandwich spots in Virginia that are worth a special trip?. These 10 tiny delis offer incredible flavors and unique experiences that will make your taste buds dance with joy!. 1. Zero’s Subs Oceanfront (Virginia Beach) Don’t let the small size fool you – this beach-themed sandwich...
New VA medical facility to Hampton Roads after lease was awarded: Va. Senators
A new Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical facility will be coming to Hampton Roads after a lease was awarded Dec. 19, according to Virginia Senators Tim Kaine and Mark Warner.
Toy drive brings Christmas joy to 20 families affected by incarceration in Portsmouth
PORTSMOUTH, Va. — A local organization spent Saturday delivering gifts and care packages to 20 local families affected by incarceration. Building Resilience in Communities Inc. hosted the 11th annual It Takes a Village toy drive to support families, delivering Christmas joy in partnership with The Mount Portsmouth....
Norfolk funeral home to giveaway 400 turkeys for Christmas
The Graves’ Funeral Home will hosts their annual Christmas Turkey Giveaway Monday, Dec. 22, with plans to give out 400 turkeys on a first-come, first-served basis.
Violent crime drops across Virginia as Hampton Roads leads in police shootings, according to...
VIRGINIA, USA — Violent crime across Virginia declined in 2024, continuing a downward trend in several major categories, according to the newly released Crime in Virginia report from the Virginia State Police. The annual report, published by the State Police Criminal Justice Information Services Division, shows...
Chesapeake Bay Bridge replacement plan advances with $17 billion proposal
WBFF-FOX Baltimore — A plan to replace the existing twin spans of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge with two new four-lane bridges is moving forward after a unanimous vote by the Maryland Transportation Authority. The new bridges would nearly double the capacity of the current structures. However, the project carries...
Allen Iverson-backed Housing Gets Green Light From Newport News
Newport News City Council members recently approved the Allen Iverson-backed affordable housing project located in the Denbigh community. News reports show the project has encountered but also moved past roadblocks. Earlier this year, Newport News City Council members, for example, approved a rezoning request for the...
‘Double duty’: Chesapeake diaper distribution supports dads during the holidays
The Fatherhood Foundation of Virginia, in partnership with the Chesapeake Regional Health Foundation, held a distribution event on Saturday to ease the financial burden on local fathers.
