Tax Day is just around the corner, but don’t let the stress of filing your taxes get you down! Many businesses are offering special deals and freebies to help you celebrate the end of tax season. Here are some fantastic offers to take advantage of: Arby’s: Get a free sandwich, gyro, or wrap of your…
Norfolk Animal Care Center at Critical Capacity, Seeks Foster Homes for Dogs
Norfolk Animal Care Center (NACC) is facing a critical situation: all dog kennels are full, and the shelter shared a plea on social media for the community’s support. Among the dogs in need is Mira, a recent owner surrender who deserves a second chance at a loving home. Despite being deeply loved by her parent,…
Meet Cannon and Lil Miss: Two Playful Puppies in Need of a Loving Home
Shelter Pet Saturday from Pitbull Tobacco & More Meet our Pet of the Week, Lil Miss! I met Lil Miss and her brother, Cannon, at Suffolk Humane Society this week. They are black and white American bulldog mixes bursting with puppy energy at just 5 months old. Cannon and Lil Miss are the last of…
Va Beach Public Libraries Offer Programs and Eclipse Glasses Ahead of Upcoming Solar Eclipse
The Virginia Beach Public Library will host a variety of engaging activities to celebrate the upcoming Solar Eclipse, from preschool and elementary science sessions to model-building and arts and crafts workshops. Plus, attendees will receive FREE glasses for safely viewing the April eclipse! With limited supplies, VBPL is only able to offer the glasses to…
Donate Formal Dresses to Local Foster Youth Attending Prom!
Local non-profit Connect With a Wish is currently collecting formal dresses, accessories, and gift cards ahead of prom season. Every high school student deserves to have a great prom experience, and Connect With a Wish wants to make that possible for local foster teens. They’re currently accepting donations for: *New or gently used prom dresses…
Virginia Beach Animal Care Introduces Permanent $1 Adoption Fees to Help Pets Find Homes
Virginia Beach Animal Care and Adoption Center announced a new initiative to help pets find a home. Moving forward, all adoption fees will be $1 at the animal shelter, located on Birdneck Road in Virginia Beach. This is a long-term adoption initiative, new to our shelter, but proven to be successful at many others,” VBACAC…
Recycle and Donate: Your Guide to Christmas Tree Disposal in Hampton Roads
When it comes time to take down the Christmas tree yu can donate or recycle your undecorated and unflocked tree to organizations in Hampton Roads. The Virginia Aquarium has partnered with Marine Stewards America (MSA) to collect and recycle Christmas trees in support of marine-focused conservation. Bring your Christmas tree to the aquarium’s East Parking…
Virginia Beach Named One of the Most Caring Cities in America
The 757 Cares! A WalletHub survey of 100 American Cities found the most compassionate cities in America. The metrics included caring for the community, civic engagement, fundraising, caring for the vulnerable, and caring for the workforce. Madison, Wisconsin is the most compassionate city overall. Boston ranked #1 in the “Caring for the Workforce” category, San…
Norfolk Tides Announce 2024 Home Game Times
The Norfolk Tides 2024 game times have been set. The Tides announced this week that for the first time in Triple-A franchise history, they will play a March home game. The 2024 International League campaign is set to kick off on Friday, March 29th with the Tides hosting the Durham Bulls. The Tides will play 51…
Chrysler Museum’s Annual Halloween Harvest Festival Brings Art to Life [PICS]
by Stephanie Taylor One of my favorite events in Hampton Roads is the Chrysler Museum‘s Annual Halloween Harvest Festival. Each year, staff members choose one of their favorite art pieces in the museum and create their own costumes based on it. Visitors receive a scavenger hunt flyer upon arrival and set out to find the…