Virginia Beach council approves referendum on voting system for November ballot
The Virginia Beach City Council voted to let the people decide how they want to vote in city elections. On Tuesday night, council approved a resolution in a 7-4 split that would add a referendum on the city’s voting system to November’s ballot. The referendum will ask residents...
Local Catholics react to news of new American pope
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — Catholics from Hampton Roads are reacting to news of the first American pope, now that Cardinal Robert Prevost of Chicago has been elected the 267th pope of the Roman Catholic Church. Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Virginia Beach held its scheduled Mass Thursday night. 10 On Your Side...
Tides unveil Filipino Heritage logos and uniforms
NORFOLK, VA- The Norfolk Tides today announced that they will debut new uniforms for the team’s Filipino American Heritage nights, taking the field as the Norfolk Tandangs. Building on the success of the Norfolk Lumpia identity introduced in 2023, the Tides partnered with Have A Good Day, a brand studio that led a...
Chesapeake man’s hit-and-run 5-year jail sentence to be reconsidered
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — A family said their wound has been reopened after the man who hit and killed 8-year-old Forrest Hooper in Chesapeake in 2023 was granted a motion in Circuit Court to have his five-year jail sentence reconsidered. The victim’s family says this is tough news to take in. “Our family, our hearts...
Virginia Beach neighbors speak out against building permit
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — There is a battle brewing in Virginia Beach. It’s a fight over an owner’s property right to develop, and a neighborhood’s protection for people who already live there, with an emotional meeting Wednesday night bringing both sides together. 10 On Your Side’s Andy Fox, who lives in Bay...
Port of Virginia in better shape than others to handle impacts of tariffs
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — The Port of Virginia will feel the effects of the ongoing trade policy changes, but likely not to the same extent of others, according to the port’s executive director. In front of packed room at the Marriott Virginia Beach Oceanfront Resort, Stephen Edwards, who is also the Port of...
Celebrate Bike Month with Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation
May is Bike Month! As an award-winning “Bicycle Friendly Community,” Virginia Beach has over 300 miles of bikeways and trails. As the weather warms and nature blooms, there’s no better time to take a ride through the city’s miles of trails and paths, learn a new bike trick at one of our skate parks or make your...
Downtown Norfolk’s newest apartment complex is already nearly full
The latest apartment building in downtown Norfolk is nearly full. Gravity on 400 opened in September 2024. It will be at 97% occupancy by the end of May, said Raffaele Allen, chief operating officer of Marathon Development Group. The $56 million project, which started in November 2021, took a bit longer than...
Scouts spring into action for annual Paddle for the Border
The 20th annual Paddle for the Border on Saturday featured a group of Boy Scouts making a 7.5-mile trek up the Dismal Swamp Canal in two 14-person canoes. The 11 Scouts of Troop 162 and their six adult Scout leaders were among nearly 400 people who paddled their way from the Dismal Swamp Canal State Park to the...
Thursday (May 8) Forecast: Partly sunny and warm
Www.youtube.com – 12 On Your Side – 2025-05-08 05:55:11. SUMMARY: Thursday (May 8) will be partly sunny and warm with a high of 83°F. Rain chances today are low at about 10%, mostly dry with a possible sprinkle or shower. Overnight, Richmond and areas north might experience some showers and thunder. Friday will be...
