Summer is here, and it’s time to mark your calendars for two of the most anticipated festivals in the Hampton Roads region: the 36th Annual Chincoteague Blueberry Festival and the Knott’s Island Peach Festival. These festivals promise a delightful mix of live music, arts and crafts, delicious food, and, of course, fresh fruits that capture…
10 Popular ’90s Artists Going on Tour in 2024: A Nostalgic Revival
2024 is shaping up to be a nostalgia-fueled year as some of the biggest names from the ’90s prepare to hit the road once again. Here’s a look at 10 popular artists from the era who are staging major tours and reunions. 1. Creed Creed sent shockwaves through the music world in October 2023 by…
Norfolk Animal Care Reduces Adoption Fees In July; Seeks Pet Food Donations
Norfolk Animal Care Center is seeking the community’s help to find loving homes for the homeless dogs and cats at the city shelter. IKEA Norfolk, Norfolk Animal Care Center (NACC), and Friends of Norfolk Animal Care Center have teamed up to reduce all dog and cat adoptions to just $35 during the “No Assembly Required”…
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Virginia Beach Ranked in the Top 10 Best U.S. Cities To Live
Virginia Beach was just named one of the top 10 best cities to live in! A new U.S. News & World Report ranking of the best cities to live in the United States gives the number-one spot to Naples, Florida while Va Beach comes in at #8. Despite Virginia Beach’s resort city status, its friendly residents…
What’s in McDonald’s New “Grandma McFlurry”?
McDonald’s announced a new menu item landing next Tuesday called the Grandma McFlurry. McDonald’s describes the new McFlurry as “sweet – just like grandma – and features a delicious syrup and chopped, crunchy candy pieces (like grandma’s favorite treat that she hid in her purse!) – all blended in our creamy vanilla soft serve. It’s…
Going Viral: The Perfect Way to Cut a Sandwich Has Been Discovered
Do you cut sandwiches down the middle, or diagonally? What if BOTH of those options are wrong? A man in Florida named Ryan Duff posted a photo the other day of a grilled cheese sandwich, and said he “perfected” it by trying a different cut he came up with. It’s Y-shaped, so you end up…
What Should You Do If You Hook a Sea Turtle? Virginia Aquarium Shares Tips
The Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center is reporting an increase in sea turtles being hooked by fishing lines this season. The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center’s Stranding Response Team responded to another high number of sea turtles hooked on fishing lines in 2023, nearly matching last year’s record-breaking season. ‘Hooked sea turtle season’…
Norfolk Animal Care’s Pet Pantry is Empty; Donate Today to Help Pets in Need
Urgent need! @norfolkanimals has 1 bag of adult dog food in the community pet pantry The shelter shared a plea with followers on Thursday saying, “We’re in need of a miracle in order to be able to attend our mobile pet pantry stop THIS Saturday (2 days away)” More pets are finding themselves in shelters…
Strawberry Picking Guide: Get a List of U-Pick Strawberry Farms in Hampton Roads
Strawberry season is in full swing! Get your baskets ready and pick some for your family and friends this summer. In Pungo, there are 16 pick-your-own farms where you can pick a bushel of berries, wildflowers, and more. Click here for a full list. In Chesapeake, you can visit Brookdale Farms, Hickory Ridge Farms, Historic…