It’s beginning to look a lot like the holiday season in Hampton Roads! Check out our neighborhood holiday light map guide here and get a list of holiday events and light displays below. Chesapeake Chesapeake’s Christmas Bird Count Dec. 14th- Jan. 5th- Held annually by the National Audubon Society, this is the ideal way to see…
Free On-Street Parking Returns to the Oceanfront
Free on-street parking returns to Atlantic Avenue! The City of Virginia Beach announced that free on-street parking is available for two hours in marked spaces along Atlantic Avenue between 11 a.m. and 11 p.m. now through March 31, 2024. The marked spaces can be found along the outside southbound lane of Atlantic Avenue from 5th…
Help Phoenix, a 5-year-old Pitbull Mix, Find a Home at Chesapeake Animal Services
Phoenix is our Shelter Pet Saturday Pet of the Week from Pitbull Tobacco & More. He is a pitbull mix who was found as a stray in August and brought to Chesapeake Animal Services where he has quickly become a volunteer favorite. Is a member of their Snout and About program, which lets volunteers and…
Virginia Beach Named One of the Best Cities in the U.S. for Thanksgiving
Wallet Hub just released its annual list of the best cities for Thanksgiving and Virginia Beach ranked in the top 10! The results are calculated based on 18 metrics across five categories: Celebrations and traditions, affordability, safety, weather, and how “thankful” each city is. That last one is based on donations and volunteering. According to…
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…
These Are the Stores Open and Closed on Thanksgiving 2023
Need a last-minute item for your Thanksgiving dinner? Stores like Walmart, Publix and Trader Joes will be closed for the holiday but there are still a few places open for those last-minute needs. Grocery Stores Open on Thanksgiving 2023 CVS: Some stores will be open, and pharmacies may have reduced hours. Dollar General: Stores will be open from 7…
Two Kittens Are Better Than One! Adopt Heidi and Delilah from Portsmouth Humane
Heidi and Delulah are up for adoption at Portsmouth Humane Society. These adorable kittens were brought in with their siblings, who were adopted and they would love to go to a home together. Did you know that by adopting two kittens, they can learn how to behave properly (in ways we can’t teach them!) They…
Where to Find Free Thanksgiving Meals in Hampton Roads
Thanksgiving is approaching and local organizations have made it their mission to provide free meals to community members in need. Get a list below of churches, restaurants, and organizations offering free meals this holiday season. Is your organization hosting free Thanksgiving meals? Email [email protected] to have your event added to this list! CHESAPEAKE: Buffalow Family…
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…
Fluttershy, a Friendly 1-Year-Old Calico, Seeks Forever Home at Norfolk Animal Care
Shelter Pet Saturday brought to you by Pitbull Tobacco & More Meet Fluttershy, a friendly 1-year-old calico up for adoption at Norfolk Animal Care Center. Fluttershy is a social girl who will greet you with chirps and purrs. Prepare to have some cat hair on you, because she loves to rub up against everyone she…