Hampton Roads Greenbook hosts first 7 Candle Film Festival in Virginia Beach
Hampton Roads Greenbook hosted its first 7 Candle Film Festival in Virginia Beach, showcasing Black and Indigenous stories from the US and abroad.
Nauticus announces the Great Nauticus Snowball Countdown event in Norfolk
On Dec. 23, Nauticus announced its inaugural Noon Year’s Eve event, the Great Nauticus Snowball Countdown, according to a press release. https://www.wavy.com/living-local/nauticus-announces-inaugural-noon-years-eve-event-in-norfolk/
Virginia Zoo kicks off 125th anniversary with Noon Year’s Eve event
Families can welcome the new years early at the Virginia Zoo during its annual Noon Year's Eve celebration on Dec. 31.
Kwanzaa celebration brings Black-owned businesses, culture, and community
Small Black-owned businesses and community members filled the Coastal Virginia Unitarian Universalists church this week as they marked the third day of Kwanzaa, celebrating the principle of Ujima.
Newport News funds $2M Southeast continued redevelopment effort
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — Newport News has approved $2 million in funding to continue redevelopment efforts in the Southeast community, setting the stage for potential new projects including development of a nearly 28-acre waterfront site. The Newport News City Council unanimously approved the funding at their final...
Good Samaritan: Driver ‘army crawled’ away from fiery scene on Christmas
A Suffolk woman helped rescue a driver from a burning car on Christmas morning after the vehicle crashed into a building, leaving the driver seriously injured.
Juvenile apprehended after stolen vehicle chase in Chesapeake
A juvenile stole a vehicle and led police on a chase Sunday morning. That chase ended in a crash and minor injuries for multiple people.
One person dead after a Saturday evening accident in Hampton
A pedestrian was hit and killed in Hampton on West Mercury Blvd. The incident occurred on Saturday evening and follows a dangerous past few days on the roads.
Pollution limits protect Hampton Roads waterways year-round: Here’s how they work
NORFOLK, Va. — Hampton Roads is surrounded by water, but there are limits to how much pollution can flow into it. Those limits are designed to protect the Chesapeake Bay and local waterways throughout the year. From roadways to backyards, what enters the region’s waterways is shaped by everyday...
Lanes at Cedar Road and Country Club Boulevard in Chesapeake to close for emergency...
Until Dec. 30, lanes will be closed at the intersection of Cedar Road and Country Club Boulevard in Chesapeake due to emergency sewer repairs, according to Hampton Roads Sanitation District.
