Watch The Powerful Budweiser 9/11 Tribute Commercial That Only Aired Once

September 11, 2023 marks 22 years since the 9/11 attacks. Like everyone, I remember where I was the moment I saw the first plane hit the Twin Towers.  I remember the feeling of disbelief, followed by fear and anger.  I also remember the feeling on 9/12 of the country coming together to mourn the lives…

Teachers Get Free Admission at the Virginia Aquarium on This Day in September

The Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center is celebrating teachers and daycare workers with free admission! The annual Teacher Open House will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 13th! Teachers plus one guest each will receive complimentary admission to the Aquarium, with full access to its exhibits, program demonstrations, animal encounters, and more. A valid ID is…

Wawa Offers Teachers Free Coffee in September

Free coffee for teachers! If you’re a teacher, chances are that you’re already best friends with coffee — and now Wawa wants to be your BFF, too. For the entire month of September, teachers and school administrators can come into any of Wawa’s 900 locations for a free cup of joe — any size they want —…

Portsmouth Family Credits Foster Dog For Saving Their Lives Following House Boat Fire

A heroic foster dog is being credited for saving his temporary family’s lives. Chris and Sheila, owners of Olde Towne Arts and Music, recently participated in the Portsmouth Humane Society’s Paws Around P-Town program. Through this program, volunteers have the opportunity to take adoptable dogs from the Portsmouth Humane Society on field trips. The family…

Get Free Admission to a National Park this Friday

Get free admission to a National Park this Friday (Aug. 4) to celebrate the anniversary of the Great Americans Outdoors Act. The GAOA was signed in 2020 and brought bipartisan investments to “improve visitor experiences, bolster climate resilience, and invest in the economy by creating good-paying jobs,” according to the Department of the Interior. The…

Local UPS Driver Receives Compassionate Action Award for Saving Dogs From Fire

A local UPS Driver is being honored for his heroic deed that saved the lives of three dogs last week in Norfolk. Christopher Schewenk rescued three dogs trapped inside a burning home last week after a lightning strike. The dogs’ guardians weren’t home, and when Schwenk realized that the animals were in danger, he kicked…

Here’s What’s Coming To Netflix In May

A Bridgerton prequel, new seasons of “Queer Eye” and “Selling Sunset,” blockbuster movies like “A Man Called Otto” and more are coming to Netflix this May! The streaming platform released what’s coming next month and fans have a lot to look forward to.  With King Charles’ real-life coronation, Netflix is going heavy on royal-themed movies…

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