Businesses inside MacArthur Center say they still see potential, but want answers from the...
NORFOLK, Va. — Another local business is preparing to leave MacArthur Center, renewing questions about the future of the once-bustling downtown mall. Brothers Restaurant announced it will close at the end of the year, citing uncertainty about what comes next for the space. The mall is now about 56%...
VBPD: 13-year-old girl hurt in pedestrian-involved crash on Elm Grove Court
A teenage girl was hurt following a pedestrian-involved crash in Virginia Beach on Thursday evening, according to police.
Ice on Diamond Springs and Bayside This Morning.
A local resident reported an incident involving Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on Diamond Springs and Bayside this morning. The eyewitness was on their way to work when they saw a woman being detained by ICE. The woman was sitting on the grass by the side of the road, surrounded by several unmarked...
Virginia postal worker dumped 4,900 letters because route was too long
A former U.S. Postal Service employee has pleaded guilty to federal charges after admitting he dumped thousands of pieces of mail, according to court documents.
2-alarm fire damages Chesapeake apartment buildings
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — A two-alarm fire Friday afternoon damaged a pair of apartment buildings on Edna Street in the Great Bridge area of Chesapeake and has displaced 14 residents, according to a Chesapeake fire official. A man was taken to the hospital for evaluation. Firefighters are continuing their work to put...
Chesapeake woman becomes one of city’s oldest Citizens Police Academy graduates
Phyllis Allgood, an 82-year-old Chesapeake neighbor, became one of the oldest graduates of Chesapeake's Citizens Police Academy after completing 9 weeks of training.
Free bike night kicks off Virginia Beach Holiday Lights at the Beach
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — The magic of the holidays returns to the Virginia Beach Boardwalk this week with a special free preview of the BayPort Credit Union Holiday Lights at the Beach. Cyclists of all ages are invited to enjoy Holiday Bike Night on Thursday, November 13, before the official opening on Friday.
Historic Francis Land House opens after years of repairs and restoration
The Francis Land House in Virginia Beach reopens with a free Community Day, noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 16. The historic home, which dates to about 1800, has been closed since 2019 for major repairs and restoration. Sunday's event features demonstrations of early 19th-century Virginia life, including artisanal...
Sewage spill causes advisory on shellfish in VB’s Broad Bay
A sewage spill in Virginia Beach’s Broad Bay Island neighborhood has prompted health officials to temporarily ban the harvesting and consumption of shellfish from nearby waters.
Maximizing Your 5-Week Stay in Portsmouth: A Comprehensive Guide
A French visitor is set to spend five weeks in Portsmouth and is seeking advice on how to make the most of his stay. He is particularly interested in pubs, live music, and local events, and has reached out to the online community for suggestions. Despite the anticipated "humide" or humid weather, he is eager to...
