Learn a New Language. Duolingo is a free language learning app that helps kids (and adults) learn a language through short, game-like exercises. Language learning app Babbel is offering its services free to all K-12 and college students through mid-June, to allow students to use their time at home productively. The app is offering three months free access…
Virginia State Police to Suspend Vehicle Inspection Enforcement
The Virginia State Police will suspend enforcement of motor vehicle safety inspections per a directive from Governor Ralph Northam. According to a release, Northam has directed the VSP Superintendent to suspend enforcement of state law § 46.2-1157 for 60 days.
Virginia Peninsula Foodbank Holding Drive-Thru Food Distribution in Newport News
The Virginia Peninsula Foodbank is holding a drive-thru food giveaway this week: – Friday at Darling Stadium in Hampton from 10 to noon You don’t have to get out of the car, but *make sure your trunk is clear* The agency will continue to have a food distribution every week. If you would like to…
Pungo Strawberry Festival Canceled for First Time Ever Due to Coronavirus
The strawberry festival was scheduled for Memorial Day weekend. Gov. Northam’s stay-at-home order currently goes through June 10.
Michael Jordan ESPN Docuseries Gets Pushed Up To April
Sports fans rejoice! ESPN has moved the premiere date of its highly anticipated basketball legend Michael Jordan’s docuseries to April 19th. The 10-episode documentary, called The Last Dance, was originally set to debut in June but in the wake of the Coronavirus, the sports channel has announced that it will be released on April 19th.…
Lizzo Treats ER Staff To Lunch At Multiple Hospitals
Lizzo is helping ER workers feel “Good As Hell”, which is well needed during this pandemic. The “Truth Hurts” singer has been sending lunch to multiple hospital workers around the country, including a University of Minnesota affiliate in Minneapolis which is where she started her music career. According to her publicist, who spoke to the…
Bring Virtual Animals Into Your Home with This Google Feature
We may not be able to visit the zoo right now, but you can bring virtual animals into your home, for free, through your phone. When you search for certain animals on Google using your phone, you’ll see the option to “View in 3D.” According to the blog 9to5Google, these are the animals included: Alligator…
“American Idol “ Abandons Studio Filming Thanks To Coronavirus
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Elton John’s Living Room Concert for America Raises $8 Million
The Living Room Concert for America that aired on Fox Sunday night and was hosted by Elton John has done a world of good. The special has raised 8 million dollars and counting as of today. Viewership was also impressively high, with 8.7 million people tuning in. The show featured many performers which included Mariah…
Take a Virtual Vacation
Hotels are offering stunning views to people who need to escape even for just a few minutes. Here are five hotel live streams that will help you get away from it all right now. Malibu Beach Inn: Malibu, California The hotel offers in-person and virtual guests panoramic ocean views where they could spot a whale…