The Virginia Aquarium is temporarily closed to guests, to support efforts to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. Until they can open their doors to the public again, they have provided resources that you can use to help continue teaching your children at home.Family Fun Take a Virtual Field Trip to the Aquarium with this walkthrough Print & Play Fun Pages…
Virginia Aquarium Closed but Still Caring
In the wake of an unprecedented time in our shared history, the Virginia Aquarium has temporarily closed its doors to guests. The Virginia Aquarium released the following statement: We are closed, but still caring: for our animals, for our staff, for our community, and for our mission. This means a change in how we operate and what…
‘Reading Rainbow’ Host LeVar Burton to Read Stories Live on Twitter
LeVar Burton announced he will be reading stories live on Twitter! The former ‘Reading Rainbow’ host has created a three-day reading schedule with each day focused on a different audience. “During this difficult time, LeVar would like to contribute by reading aloud to folks who could use some diversion for themselves and their families,” his…
‘Teen Vogue’ Creates Virtual Prom & Graduation
Teen Vogue is hosting an online prom in mid-May and commencement ceremony in early June. “We wanted to be a place where we can bring everyone together and have a celebration and have some fun with our audience and bring some lightness into this dark time,” Teen Vogue editor in chief Lindsay Peoples Wagner told…
Fallon, Colbert, & Kimmel Hosting A Global Coronavirus Relief Fundraiser
Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel, and Stephen Colbert have teamed up to help raise money for coronavirus relief in an unprecedented way. The three are set to host a multi-network broadcast, in partnership with Global Citizen and the World Health Organization. The special, named One World: Together at Home, is set to air on Sunday, April…
J.K. Rowling Reveals She Had Coronavirus Symptoms, But Has ‘Fully Recovered’
Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling revealed on Twitter that she suffered from coronavirus symptoms for the past two weeks. She says that she hadn’t been tested for the virus, she credited a breathing treatment that helped her during her illness and shared the YouTube video Monday with the hope that it could possibly help others.…
Boys & Girls Club Offers ‘Grab-and-Go Dinners’ at Hampton, Newport News Locations
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Virginia Peninsula are giving out grab-and-go dinners to people ages 18 and under at eight of the Hampton and Newport News clubs. Meals are provided to youth regardless of membership. Grab and go dinners are available for pick up from 3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. each weekday at the…
Sentara starts in-house COVID-19 testing at Norfolk General
Sentara Healthcare is now processing COVID-19 tests in-house at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital to help shorten the wait for test results. Sentara’s goal is to incrementally increase testing capacity to at least 1,000 tests per day, with test results returning within 24 to 48 hours. The processing site at Norfolk General will also allow them…
Pink Describes “Rollercoaster” Symptoms, Says Her Son Is ‘Feeling Better’
After revealing she and her son’s COVID-19 diagnosis, Pink is opening up more about she and her son’s health. Appearing on an Instagram Live with author and friend Jen Pastiloff, the “What About Us” singer was joined by her 3-year-old son, Jameson, who she said is “feeling better” after displaying coronavirus symptoms. Pink then Says…
Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom “Ecstatic” To Have A Baby Girl
Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom can’t wait to become parents to a baby girl! Perry, 35, revealed on Instagram over the weekend, that she and fiancé, Orlando Bloom are expecting a girl. According to a source, “They are both so excited about having a baby. They are also ecstatic that it’s a girl. They love…