If you need to send gifts to any out-of-town family and friends this year, keep these important shipping deadlines in mind! Stick to these dates to ensure that your gifts arrive in time for Christmas: USPS: USPS RETAIL GROUND – DEC 17 FIRST CLASS MAIL – DEC 19 PRIORITY MAIL – DEC 21 PRIORITY MAIL…
Condé Nast Traveler Names Virginia Beach One of the “23 Best Places to Go in the US in 2023”
Tourist season in Virginia Beach may get a bump in 2023 thanks to a new article in Condé Nast Traveler which named the Hampton Roads’ destination as one of the “23 Best Places to Go in the Us in 2023.” Virginia Beach made the magazine’s list of destinations along with Anchorage, Alaska; California’s Central Coast;…
Wild Thing, Chincoteague’s Oldest Pony, Dies at 25
The oldest pony in Chincoteague’s herd of wild ponies has died at the age of 25. The Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company shared the news Thursday in a Facebook post saying, “Wild Thing was the oldest pony in our herd and the longest living stallion in quite some time. Wild Thing was known as the “Popes…
Save This Easy Turkey and Stuffing Recipe for Next Thanksgiving!
by Annaliese: I hosted Thanksgiving for the first time this year, and I have to be honest that I was a bit intimidated to make a turkey! It always seemed like such a daunting task to roast a whole bird. Since I was only going to be cooking for my parents and boyfriend, I decided…
Free Oceanfront Parking is Back in Virginia Beach!
‘Tis the season for free parking! The City of Virginia Beach has announced that free street parking at the Oceanfront on Atlantic Avenue has resumed now through April 1st, 2023. Free parking zones include 5th to 10th street, 11th to 19th street, 22nd to 29th street, and 31st to 38th street. {More details HERE}
92.9 The Wave Announces the 2022 ‘Thanksgiving Thank You’ Winner
Congratulations to 92.9 Th Wave’s “Thanksgiving Thank You” winner: Pam from Norfolk! Pam was nominated by Danielle who shared, “Every year, Pam and her best friend Larry do “Santa Live” in Norfolk. Along with her fully outside decorated house, Pam and Larry set up to do pictures with Santa, and every child receives an age-appropriate…
USPS Warns: Avoid Using Blue Mailboxes During The Holidays
The United State Post Office (USPS) is warning against using their blue mailboxes during the holiday season. USPS officials say that not only have reports of mail fraud and theft been on the rise year-round but the crimes tend to peak during the holiday season, and those blue mailboxes are becoming more frequent targets. If…
Carnival Cruise Lines and City of Norfolk Announce Expanded Partnership
Ahoy! It looks like there will be lots of opportunities in upcoming years to set sail to warm-weather destinations from Norfolk. Carnival Cruise Line and the City of Norfolk have announced an expanded partnership! In 2023, Carnival ships will be operating monthly departures from Norfolk from May-October. Upcoming destinations include The Bahamas, Bermuda, and many…
Airbnb Eliminates Hidden Fees For Guests
Airbnb announced Monday that going forward it will be listing pricing for lodging options in a more transparent manner. A new filter option will allow Airbnb users to see the total price of a rental, before taxes, instead of the nightly rate. This includes cleaning fees, and anything else included by the Host. This feature is supposed…
Wave Wednesdays with Ed Sheeran Grand Prize Winner Announced
Congratulations to Mary Sambajon of Virginia Beach, Chrystal Rose of Suffolk, Jennifer Bland, and Becky Chrepta of Newport News, winners of a pair of tickets to Ed Sheeran’s The Mathematics Tour at Fed Ex Field with special guest Khalid on Saturday, June 24th! And the Grand Prize Winner is… Richard Pietrowski of Mineral Springs! Richard won tickets…