National data shows fewer than half of adults exercise enough. Virtual weight loss programs...
Less than half of U.S. adults met federal guidelines for aerobic physical activity in 2024, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Health. Providers said the trend reflects broader challenges around weight, chronic disease and access to preventive care. The report found 47.2% of adult
Jackalope Festival is back at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront — Here’s what to know
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — The Jackalope Action Sports Festival returns to Virginia Beach for its fourth year, taking over the Oceanfront from May 29 to May 31 with a free, adrenaline-filled weekend for all ages. Fans can expect to see top athletes like Bob Burnquist, Jada Ward, and Zach...
Noodle the Thinkers Convention draws thousands to Newport News
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — The inaugural Noodle the Thinkers Convention brought music, entrepreneurship and entertainment to Newport News over Memorial Day weekend, drawing thousands of attendees and sparking mixed reactions about its overall impact on the city. The large-scale event, held in the Yard District, featured appea
RnB Block Party returns to Norfolk Scope July 4
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY)– Music lovers get ready! The RnB Block Party is making its way back to Norfolk this Summer. The block party is set to take over the Norfolk Scope Arena on July 4 from 6 p.m. to midnight. Headlining the party is Power 99 FM’s DJ Diamond Kutz, who is also the official […]
Traffic Alert: I-64 W on-ramp from Granby St. to close for several weeks
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – Construction will prevent motorists from accessing I-64 West from Granby Street for most of June. According to VDOT, crews plan to close the on-ramp to I-64 West from Granby Street in Norfolk as soon as Monday, June 1. It will remain closed for several weeks while crews work on ramp and […]
Crash on Battlefield Boulevard South leaves car overturned, 1 person injured
CHESAPEAKE, Va., (WAVY) — One person was injured and taken to the hospital after an accident at the intersection of Battlefield Boulevard South and Johnstown Road on May 28. A vehicle traveling northbound on Battlefield Boulevard South ran a red light, according to Chesapeake police. It then hit a vehicle traveling thr
Norfolk’s long-dormant Riverview Theater sold in public auction — to its former owner
Developers and curious onlookers gathered at the steps outside Norfolk’s Circuit Court May 28. The building provided shade from the mid-morning sun, though the air was already sticky. At 11 a.m. sharp, bidding for the historic Riverview Theater started at $450,000. Richard Levin owned the theater — located at...
‘I did it absolutely the wrong way’; Virginia Beach woman sold her kitten on...
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A Virginia Beach woman says she regrets selling one of her kittens on an online marketplace after she alleges the person she sold him to killed him. Virginia Beach police confirmed they received a report about the incident and initially investigated the case. However, after exhausting all leads, t
Congestion on Virginia Beach Blvd. after 2-vehicle crash
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) – Virginia Beach Police were called to a crash scene in the 3400 block of Virginia Beach Blvd. Thursday afternoon. A police spokesperson confirmed there were two vehicles involved in the crash, which is at the intersection with Rosemont Rd. One person is being treated for injuries considered
Home owned by City of Virginia Beach vandalized with homophobic slur
A home along Indian River Road has been vandalized with white paint, broken windows, and offensive graffiti, drawing concern from neighbors and city officials.
