Nearly 500 new homes approved near Rivers Casino in Portsmouth, but affordability questions remain
PORTSMOUTH, Va. — A major housing development near Rivers Casino is moving forward after Portsmouth City Council unanimously approved a conditional use permit this week, paving the way for nearly 500 new homes along Elliott Avenue. The project comprises 299 townhomes and 199 single-family homes, planned across from...
Port of Virginia Nears Finish Line on $1.4 Billion Gateway Project
The Port of Virginia is close to wrapping up its $1.4 billion Gateway Investment Program, with one of its most important pieces set to be delivered in early 2026. In February, the port is scheduled to begin offering the deepest shipping channels on the U.S. East Coast. A years-long effort to deepen and widen...
Docs: 3-year-old shot self in head with father’s gun
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Norfolk Police believe the father of a 3-year-old who shot himself last week at the Sewell Park Apartments on Sheryl Drive is to blame for leaving his gun unsecured. According to court documents, Zyquay Fulford, 21, bought a gun for his 21st birthday, and left...
Will Driving With Your Cabin Light On Get You Pulled Over in MA?
Is the interior light in your car considered distracted driving in Massachusetts?
Speed limit on Holland Road in Suffolk to increase post-construction
SUFFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — As the Capital Improvement Project nears completion, the posted speed limit on Holland Road in Suffolk is set to increase Friday. According to the Department of Public Works, the speed limit will rise from 35 miles per hour to 45 miles per hour. It was temporarily reduced during construction to...
Jury finds man not guilty in officer shooting in Portsmouth
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — A jury found the man charged with the shooting of a police officer in Portsmouth last year not guilty on all charges. Rakeem Christian was found not guilty on all five charges after a seven-day trial and two hours of jury deliberation. He had faced charges of aggravated attempted murder of […]
Del.-elect Mark Downey: Elected doctor seeks healthier futures for Virginians
House District 69's incoming rep ran on campaign promises to protect health care access. Once he is sworn in, Del.-elect Mark Downey will be the only doctor in Virginia's General Assembly. Downey, a practicing pediatrician, ran on campaign promises like lowering the cost of living, protecting Medicaid coverage and...
Suffolk Police requests the public’s help for any information on unsolved murder
The Suffolk Police Department are requesting the public's help for any information on a 36-year-old unsolved murder, according to a post from the department on Facebook.
Patrick Henry Mall implements parental supervision policy for visitors under 18
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — A new parental supervision policy at Patrick Henry Mall will require visitors under 18 to be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian 21 years or older. The policy, going into effect on Thursday, Jan. 15, will be enforced starting at 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and after 3 p.m. on Sundays. It...
Virginia Symphony’s free concerts honoring Martin Luther King Jr. and his legacy
When composer Curtis Stewart sought inspiration for his latest project with the Virginia Symphony Orchestra, he found it in the words of Martin Luther King Jr. Stewart’s piece, “I Wouldn’t Stop There: In The Words of a KING,” will debut at Chrysler Hall on Friday, followed by a performance at the Ferguson Center for...
