An extremely rare Calico lobster has a new home at the Virginia Living Museum in Newport News after being discovered at a Red Lobster in Manassas, Virginia. Freckles was spotted by Red Lobster employees who then saved the rare lobster from being a diner’s meal. Only 1 in 30 million lobsters in the world have…
Celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week with These Food Deals
May 3- 7th is Teacher Appreciation Week and although we appreciate our teachers EVERY DAY, many companies are offering up deals to celebrate this year. Abuelo’s Mexican Restaurant: On May 4, all teachers and school staff members will receive 20 percent off their entire check with proof of valid teaching or school I.D. to receive. Buffalo…
2021 Spring Town Point Virginia Wine Festival in Norfolk Postponed
The 2021 Spring Town Point Virginia Wine Festival has been postponed due to ongoing COVID-19 health and safety guidelines. The event was originally slated for May 1-2. To receive a credit for the Fall Wine Festival, fo r 2022, or to request a refund, contact [email protected]. Norfolk Festevents previously announced that this year’s Harborfest will take place virtually.…
Corolla Wild Horse Fund Welcomes Two Foals
If you travel to the Outer Banks this summer, you may see two more foals on the beach! The Corolla Wild Horse Fund just welcomed Benjamin, a colt, was born on April 11 and Bridget, a filly, was born on April 23. In a post on social media Monday, officials said that both babies have…
Virginia Zoo Tigers Recovering from COVID Diagnosis. Get the latest.
Via WAVY-TV 10: After testing positive for COVID-19, the three tigers at the Virginia Zoo in Norfolk are feeling better and back on display for visitors. Zoo Veterinarian Dr. Tara Reilly told Wavy, “Because of that relationship that was built between the keepers and the tigers, they know immediately if anything is even a little bit off,.”…
Watch NASA’s Space X Crew-2 Mission Launch to the Space Station!
NASA’s SpaceX Crew-2 mission launched four astronauts into space on April 23rd. 3.. 2.. 1.. and liftoff! Endeavour launches once again. Four astronauts from three countries on Crew-2, now making their way to the one and only @Space_Station: pic.twitter.com/WDAl8g7bUK — NASA (@NASA) April 23, 2021 At 5:49 a.m. Eastern time, SpaceX’s Crew Dragon capsule lifted off from…
Virginia To Ease Restrictions on Gatherings, Venues and Restaurants on May 15
Gov. Ralph Northam announced in a video Thursday that Virginia will ease restrictions on crowd-size limits for sporting events, entertainment venues and gatherings starting on May 15,. Social gatherings: The maximum number of individuals permitted in a social gathering will increase to 100 people for indoor settings and 250 people for outdoor settings. Social gatherings are currently limited…
City of Suffolk to Host Drive-Thru Celebrations for Mother’s Day
Suffolk Parks & Recreation is celebrating moms this Mother’s Day. Mothers and women ages 55 and up in the community and surrounding areas are invented to join them for their Mother’s Day Drive-Thru events. Goodie bags will be given to participants as they drive through the city’s recreation center’s parking lots. The celebrations will take…
Atlantic Union Bank Pavilion Offers Free movies Saturday nights in May
Portsmouth’s Atlantic Union Bank Pavilion is reopening for 2021 with free movie nights for families. Atlantic Union Bank Pavilion invites the entire family to “Movies in May,” on Saturday nights in May. The Pavilion is the perfect backdrop for these four FREE movie events. Gates open at 7 p.m., and movies start at 8…
Virginia Zoo tigers test positive for coronavirus
Stubbley and Osceola, two Malayan tigers at the Virginia Zoo, have tested positive for COVID-19 in preliminary testing and confirmatory testing is underway, according to Zoo officials. The zoo’s third Malayan tiger, Christopher, was also tested after developing mild respiratory symptoms and results are pending. The zoo says Stubbley and Osceola developed mild respiratory symptoms,…