Mercy Chefs, Portsmouth churches to provide warm meals to families through November
Several Portsmouth churches, alongside Mercy Chefs, are teaming up to provide warm meals to families in need throughout November, according to a post from the city of Portsmouth on X.
What to Know About the Cost of Living in Virginia
Three locals share what it’s like to live in their corner of Old Dominion. On average, Virginia is more affordable across all categories, from groceries to housing, than other states in the United States. But beyond Virginia’s cost of living, its cities have broad appeal, thanks to their unique quality-of-life...
Virginia Beach woman’s curbside pantry helps neighbors amid shutdown
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A woman in Virginia Beach found a way to help people in her community struggling to feed their families amid the government shutdown. Kimberly Wright said she was inspired to pitch in after watching videos online about other people across the country starting curbside food pantries.
Virginia Beach gives heartwarming tribute to veterans
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — Those in Virginia Beach celebrated at the annual Tidewater Veterans Day Parade. It was all about those brave men and women — millions of them — who believed in this country enough to stand up and fight for it. Despite the weather, with wind gusts strong enough to topple anything […]
Local law firm hosts Thanksgiving dinner giveaway to families in need
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — Rutter Mills, a personal injury law firm, has announced they are giving away 300 Thanksgiving dinners. The law firm said their first annual drive-thru ‘Turkey Drop’ will happen on Wednesday Nov. 19 at 2 p.m. The event will take place at the firm’s Virginia Beach office at 4287 Holland...
Nonprofit honors 3 trailblazing Black women who made history in Hampton Roads
Local nonprofit Black BRAND is celebrating its 10 year anniversary by honoring three Black women with ties to Hampton Roads who broke barriers in their trailblazing careers.
Northern lights seen across Hampton Roads, NENC
(WAVY) — An early dusting of snow greeted much of the WAVY viewing area Tuesday morning, and the northern lights are capping off the night. The view of the northern lights comes amid new solar activity that may make it possible for much of the U.S. to see them, including all of the WAVY viewing […]
Virginia Zoo’s 21-year-old siamang Bali dies after rapid health decline
Zoo staff described Bali as a "patient, protective, and energetic father" who was an attentive mate and always excited to participate in training sessions.
Cane’s Lands at Lynnhaven & Sabre: Late‑Night Chicken Fingers and App Ordering Arrive in...
This article contains content summarized with AI. Learn more. Chicken‑finger fans have a new late‑night option: Raising Cane’s opened Nov. 4, 2025, at 675 Lynnhaven Parkway in Virginia Beach, keeping hours Sun–Thu 10 a.m.–1 a.m. and Fri–Sat 10 a.m.–2 a.m. The corner is locally branded “Lynnhaven & Sabre,” and the...
Portsmouth café leads local effort to help Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa
A family-owned restaurant in Portsmouth is stepping up to help families in Jamaica rebuild after Hurricane Melissa devastated parts of the island in late October.
