Norfolk’s Neon Festival gives way to year-round Neon Nights events
Downtown Norfolk Council is replacing the 10-year-old Neon Festival with a cycle of smaller, business-centered events called Neon Nights, with the first scheduled for Oct. 16.
Norfolk City Council approves millions for flood control as residents demand urgent action
Norfolk City Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to let the city borrow hundreds of millions of dollars for flood control and street repairs by passing three separate spending measures. The first measure authorizes the city to issue stormwater system revenue bonds to help finance drainage projects across the city.
Norfolk homicides rise as violent crime falls; police chief outlines response
Norfolk Police Chief Mark Talbot says the city is seeing an increase in homicides this year even as several other categories of violent crime are trending downward.
J.P. Paige, Councilman “The Name Means Servant”
I interviewed Ward 4 Norfolk City Councilman John J.P. Paige recently in his City Council offices. I soon realized that this interview was an occasion to have the Councilman tell his own story. Part One appeared in this newspaper on August 13, 2026. Part Two follows. ***. “Some of the...
CPD: 2 seriously injured in Centerville Turnpike crash, road closed
A man and woman were seriously injured Wednesday morning following a collision on Centerville Turnpike, according to Chesapeake Police.
43rd Norfolk Jazz Fest Overcomes Storms; Brings Musical Vibe To Scope
NORFOLK–The 43rd Annual Norfolk Jazz Festival, relocated to the Scope arena due to inclement weather forecast for the weekend, featured a host of national jazz artists who delivered energetic and memorable performances for the thousands in attendance at this year’s event. The festival’s headliners were Jonathan Butler
$689M manufacturing complex planned near Dollar Tree HQ in Chesapeake
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — It’s been revealed that the project billed as the “single largest capital investment in the history of the Hampton Roads region” will be coming to Chesapeake’s Greenbrier area. Wednesday, LS Cable & System, Ltd. confirmed it is under contract to buy 86-acres of land just south of Volvo Parkway
Lanes reopen following multi-vehicle crash on I-264 eastbound near London Bridge Road
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — A multi-vehicle crash closed two lanes and the right shoulder of Interstate 264 eastbound at mile marker 21 near London Bridge Road Wednesday afternoon, the Virginia Department of Transportation said. VDOT said traffic backups were about 3.5 miles. All lanes have since reopened. 10 On Your
Four displaced following two-alarm house fire on Sullivan Lane
Four occupants escaped safely from a large house following a structure fire on Sullivan Lane in Chesapeake.
Interview: Jon B. set to perform at R&B Comedy Experience in Norfolk
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Jon B. is set to perform at the “R&B Comedy Experience” at the Norva in Norfolk in October. Hosted by comedian A-Train, the forthcoming show will additionally include DJ Doc, special comedy guest D’Lai and up-and-coming rapper KELO Soul with the Blackline Band. The Oct. 9 event is just one of […]
