Exciting news from the nation’s capital! If you’re planning a Washington DC trip in late March, you’re in luck. The National Park Service has announced their official prediction for when “peak bloom” of the famous Washington DC cherry blossoms will happen in 2023. This year peak bloom is expected to occur between March 22-25, 2023. Oftentimes,…
Beach Driving Season to Begin March 10 on Two North Carolina Beaches
Beach driving season kicks off March 10th at two North Carolina Beaches. Starting on March 10, off-road vehicles will be allowed at Cape Lookout’s North Core Banks (Portsmouth Island) and South Core Banks (Davis Island). ORV (Off-Road Vehicle) permits must be purchased online through Recreation.gov. The permit is valid for the calendar year and is…
Dogs to Be Allowed on the Virginia Beach Boardwalk This Summer
The dog days of summer are coming to the Virginia Beach Oceanfront. Virginia Beach City Council voted 8-1 Tuesday night to extend the hours that dogs are allowed on the boardwalk and Atlantic Avenue. Dogs will now be allowed on the boardwalk and Atlantic Avenue from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Previously, dogs have only…
More Schools in Hampton Roads Will Start Early This Year
School districts across Hampton Roads will begin school earlier this year. The change comes following the repeal of the “King’s Dominion Law” in 2019. The law required public school divisions to begin classes after the holiday unless they had a waiver. Many school districts held off making changes immediately after the law’s repeal. However, now…
This New Starbucks Drink Has a Spoonful of Olive Oil in It
Starbucks is testing three new drinks that all come with a spoonful of olive oil n them. The drinks are set to debut this month in Italy and in Southern California this spring. The line called “Oleato” will then roll out nationwide this summer. According to reports, there are three flavors: a latte with oat…
Norfolk and Virginia Beach Named One of the Hardest-Working Cities in America
An annual study found that the average American worker logs 1,791 hours per year. That’s 294 hours more than the U.K., and 442 more than Germany. So which American cities work the hardest? WalletHub compared the 116 biggest cities in the U.S. using 11 key metrics . . . like employment rates, average workweek hours,…
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Now Available in Newport News
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is now available in Newport News! The city shared the news saying, “The Newport News Public Library is excited to announce that all Newport News children ages 0 – 5 are eligible to participate in Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.” Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library mails high-quality, age-appropriate books to children from birth to…
Here are the Best Commercials from the 2023 Super Bowl
Super Bowl LVII is over with the Chiefs winning but which commercial won the night? Here’s a round-up of the best ads: The Farmer’s Dog had viewers tearing up over the friendship between a woman and her dog over the years. Watch as a woman and her dog grow up together, from puppy’s first walks…
Pungo Strawberry Festival Canceled for 4th Straight Year
Hampton Roads residents looking forward to the return of the Pungo Strawberry Festival will have to wait at least another year. For the fourth straight year, festival owners have canceled the popular event that historically took place every Memorial Day weekend in Pungo. According to a statement posted to the Pungo Strawberry Festival Facebook page, the…
Peninsula SPCA Celebrates 85-Year Anniversary with 15th Annual “Fur Ball”
The Peninsula SPCA is celebrating 85 years of caring for Hampton Roads’ homeless animals with the return of the organization’s “Fur Ball.” The annual event is back for its 15th year on Saturday, March 4, 2023! Tickets for the 2023 Fur Ball are on sale now and are available on-line. Tickets will be available until…