Norfolk’s first casino opens, donates opening day proceeds to local food bank
Norfolk’s first casino is now open off Park Avenue and its first big win goes to families in need through the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia.
‘No Rusty Ears’ Storytelling Series Celebrates Native Voices and Connections
The “No Rusty Ears” storytelling series returns to the Hampton History Museum Sunday with "Answers, Origins and Connections," a special program led by Native American storyteller and musician Aio Blue Heron Sifu. The free event celebrates Native American Heritage Month and invites audiences to experience the power...
Driver charged in fiery MMMBT tractor-trailer crash
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — No one was hurt after two tractor-trailers crashed on the Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge Tunnel on Thursday morning, causing one of the vehicles to catch fire. Virginia State Police said it happened northbound on the bridge-tunnel around 11:17 a.m. Investigators said one of the tractor-trailers...
Sweet Steam on Old Hampton Lane: Guilty Pleasure Turns Coffee Into Dessert Downtown
This article contains content summarized with AI. Learn more. Downtown Hampton’s sweet‑tooth crowd has a new habit. On Old Hampton Lane, steps from the Virginia Air & Space Science Center, Guilty Pleasure Coffee Shop marked its ribbon cutting with then–Mayor Donnie Tuck and set up a bar that doesn’t stop at...
Sauce‑First Dumplings Land in the Railyard: Momo Kitchen Opens on Hampton Boulevard
This article contains content summarized with AI. Learn more. Norfolk’s Railroad/Railyard corridor just added a new anchor: Momo Kitchen, a family-run Nepalese dumpling shop now open at 2401 Hampton Blvd., Suite 103. Framed as both a quick lunch stop and a casual dinner hangout, the newcomer leans into handmade...
Balcony Cones at Golden Hour: Pagoda Ice Cream Puts a Sweet Spin on Norfolk’s...
This article contains content summarized with AI. Learn more. Sunset cones have a new home on the harbor. From the second-story balcony of the Pagoda & Oriental Garden, Pagoda Ice Cream is scooping eight rotating flavors—with optional “boozy” infusions—over the Elizabeth River, giving downtown Norfolk a warm‑weather...
Fika’s Farewell: What Downtown Hampton Loses with a Swedish‑Style Coffeehouse Gone Quiet
This article contains content summarized with AI. Learn more. Downtown Hampton’s coffee scene lost a singular voice this year. The Swedish‑inspired Fika Coffeehouse and Cafe at 5 E Queens Way—known for scratch‑made comfort and a living‑room vibe—now appears permanently closed as of 2025, according to multiple...
At This Virginia Local Gem, Crab Cake Tacos Are So Legendary They Sell Out...
In Downtown Hampton, there’s a culinary legend whispered among locals and tourists alike. A dish so elusive and delicious that securing it feels like winning the lottery. That legend is the Crab Cake Taco, found only at the perpetually buzzing Venture Kitchen. Every afternoon, the kitchen starts preparing the...
Two people hurt in early-morning shooting in Norfolk
NORFOLK, Va. — Two people are recovering after they were shot early Wednesday morning, the Norfolk Police Department said. Police said the shooting happened around 1:30 a.m. in the 3500 block of North Military Highway. Two people were shot and both drove to the hospital by car. Their injuries are not considered...
Fatal pedestrian accident in Suffolk claims life of 66-year-old
A pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle at the intersection of Kissimmee Ave and Factory Street in Suffolk, Thursday morning.
