Stone crabs caught in Lower Chesapeake Bay
The Chesapeake Bay has a surprising new resident: stone crabs. Local crabbers recently pulled several of the Florida-native crustaceans from pots near Willoughby Spit — the first time adult stone crabs have been documented in Hampton Roads. Rom Lipcius, a researcher at William & Mary’s Virginia Institute of Marine...
Virginia Beach’s new 4-H agent wants to bring agriculture to kids across the city
Desmyn Owens’ parents are teachers who value community leadership, and she grew up next to a farm where cattle grazed in rural Brunswick County, Va.. It was 4-H, a youth development program, that influenced her studies and led her to a new role in Virginia Beach. Owens, 23, recently...
Collective bargaining push, Confederate statue removed, more deportations halted
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Activists rally in Norfolk for ‘Workers Over Billionaires’ action day
NORFOLK, Va. — Hundreds of activists gathered in Norfolk on Labor Day for a national day of action called “Workers Over Billionaires,” urging protections for working families and calling out what organizers describe as a billionaire takeover threatening democracy. The rally, held at Town Point Park along...
Virginia Beach may rename Oceanfront park after former Mayor Sessoms
Neptune’s Park at 31st Street at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront may soon be named for former Mayor Will Sessoms, who grew up surfing nearby and helped shepherd several major city projects during his time in office. The City Council on Tuesday is scheduled to vote on a resolution naming...
Police: Car crashes into house in Norfolk
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — A car crashed into a house on Bowdens Ferry Road in Norfolk Friday, according to Norfolk Police. No one was displaced and the Red Cross was not contacted. Norfolk Police said the owner of the property is aware of the situation and is in the process of getting a contractor out […]
Virginia Beach Weather Alert: Rip Current Risk Today and Cooler September Air Moving in...
Virginia Beach, Va. – Beachgoers heading to the Atlantic today face more than strong surf—moderate rip currents are expected through this evening, creating dangerous swimming conditions. The National Weather Service warns that anyone entering the water should remain in sight of lifeguards and avoid venturing past...
Portsmouth workers to rally for collective bargaining ahead of Labor Day
City workers and union advocates are ramping up support ahead of a Labor Day rally urging Portsmouth City Council to officially adopt collective bargaining through a formal ordinance.
This Unassuming Restaurant In Virginia Has Lamb Chops So Good, They’re Worth A Road...
Hidden behind a stately neoclassical façade in downtown Norfolk lies a culinary treasure that has Virginia food enthusiasts plotting weekend road trips with the fervor of treasure hunters. Byrd & Baldwin Bros Steakhouse isn’t just another white-tablecloth establishment – it’s a gastronomic pilgrimage site where the...
Man dead after single-vehicle crash in Chesapeake
The crash happened between Route 58 and I-664 at 4:56 a.m., according to VSP. A 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee went off the road's left side, overturned and struck two trees, partially ejecting the driver from the vehicle.