Amtrak Virginia sees record-setting growth, including in Norfolk & Newport News
Amtrak Virginia is charging full steam ahead across the commonwealth, breaking multiple ridership records.
New $80 mil VA outpatient coming to Hampton Roads
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – Congresswoman Jen Kiggans and the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs recently announced a nearly $80 million VA clinic in Hampton Roads. The construction would create a community-based outpatient clinic that would expand access to healthcare, counseling and benefits. This new clinic will...
A popular women’s fashion retailer is opening at Lehigh Valley Mall, 3 other locations
Fashion retailer Dry Goods is expanding its national presence with four new store openings planned for 2025, including one at the Lehigh Valley Mall in Whitehall Township. The recent openings will bring its total to 88 locations across 24 states, the retailer said in a news release. The young women’s...
Family of Virginia Beach Blvd. motorcycle crash victim reflects on his life
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — The parents of Nicholas Rizzotti are in mourning after a motorcycle crash Saturday claimed the life of their 21-year-old son. The mother said her son was rushed to the same hospital where she works, and where he later died. Rizzotti’s parents said the days following Saturday’s crash have been...
As data centers multiply in the Chesapeake region, water use increases too
This series explores the impacts of data centers on water supply, energy use, air quality and stormwater runoff in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Data centers house the computer systems that enable internet activity and, increasingly, artificial intelligence. Northern Virginia, in the middle of the Bay watershed, is...
Number that ‘swatted’ family was used in 45 calls in 20 states: Search warrant
It's a dangerous crime known as "swatting” and happens when criminals make prank calls to authorities, reporting fake emergencies in the hopes of getting a large-scale law enforcement response.
Gang investigation leads to multiple arrests in Virginia Beach
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Virginia Beach Police made seven arrests earlier this month during a long-term gang investigation that resulted in over 70 charges, including several related to the recruitment of teenagers into gang activities. The targets of the investigation were members of the Everybody Killer gang, which...
Shooting outside Amazon facility puts spotlight on gun violence in Hampton
Weekend shooting of a man in a car outside Amazon facility puts spotlight on gun violence in Hampton
HRS: USS Mitscher deploys as part of strike group
The HRS show wants to give a big shoutout and salute to the men and women aboard the USS Mitscher!
Norview High grad wants to build more green space in underserved communities — starting...
Growing up in Norfolk’s Coronado community, Zuri Askew said she didn’t see a lot of public places where residents could safely and conveniently spend time outdoors. Considering potential career paths, she became interested in landscape architecture, which “really is the foundation for many communities,” Askew said.
