A mass vaccination site run with the help of FEMA will open up in Portsmouth next week, Gov. Northam announced during a briefing on Tuesday, March 9. These events will select people via Virginia’s pre-registration system. People will not be able to just show up, they’ll need an appointment. Officials said more vaccination sites will come in…
‘Father of Admirals hockey’ Blake Cullen dies at 85
Blake Cullen, “the father of Admirals hockey,” has died at the age of 95. Cullen is credited not only for helping to revitalize Norfolk’s downtown but for kickstarting the boom of hockey in the South. “Mr. Cullen set a high standard for the Admirals organization, which I am keenly aware and protective of,” said Admirals…
CDC Says Vaccinated People Can Gather Privately Without Masks
The CDC updated guidelines on Monday, March 8th to say that fully vaccinated Americans can gather with other vaccinated people indoors without wearing a mask or social distancing. The recommendations also say that vaccinated people can visit in a single household with people considered at low-risk for severe diseases, such as in the case of…
2021 Patriotic Festival Rescheduled, Set to Return in May 2022
In compliance with Governor Northam’s restrictions on festivals and concerts due to COVID-19, and because of potential threats posed by the virus, the 2021 Patriotic Festival featuring Jon Pardi, Kane Brown and Morgan Wallen, originally scheduled to take place June 4-6 at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront, has been rescheduled. While this is the second year in…
NASA names headquarters after ‘Hidden Figures’ engineer Mary Jackson
NASA’s headquarters has a new name, one that honors ‘Hidden Figures engineer Mary Jackson. In a naming ceremony on Friday, February 26th, NASA said Jackson “overcame the barriers of segregation and gender bias to become a professional aerospace engineer and leader in ensuring equal opportunities for future generations.” Jackson, the first African American female engineer at…
Virginia officials warn “don’t ignore unknown numbers,” it could be your vaccine.
If you are in the habit of avoiding answering calls from unknown numbers (thanks in large part to those car warranty calls), you should start answering now. Virginia’s vaccination coordinator is encouraging people to answer unknown numbers as it could be their appointment for a COVID-19 vaccine. Starting sometime next week, the majority of the retail…
NASA Astronauts Will Be Conducting a Spacewalk This Weekend — Here’s How to Watch
NASA will be conducting two spacewalks, the first one kicking off this weekend. On Sunday, Feb. 28, and Friday, March 5, NASA flight engineers Kate Rubins and Victor Glover Jr. and Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Soichi Noguchi will conduct a spacewalk outside of the International Space Station, according to NASA. Both spacewalks will last six and a…
Gov. Ralph Northam loosens COVID-19 restrictions; alcohol sales expanded to midnight
Governor Ralph Northam announced that some COVID-19 restrictions are being lifted. Starting on Monday, March 1, outdoor venues and gatherings will be able to increase capacity, Virginia’s alcohol cutoff at restaurants will move from 10 p.m. to midnight, and the overnight modified stay-at-home curfew order will be lifted. The changes will allow for entertainment venues,…
NASA Hid a Secret Message in the Mars Rover’s Parachute. Watch To See How It’s Solved
Did you notice the parachute that helped land the Perseverance rover on Mars had a very distinct design on it? Turns out, it included a hidden message in code! Al Chen, who was in charge of the rover’s landing team, said “In addition to enabling incredible science, we hope our efforts in engineering can inspire…
Chick-fil-A Is Making Menu Changes; Remove Two Items From Its Menu
Get ready to say goodbye to a couple of menu items at Chick-Fil-A. Chick-fil-A announced they are streamlining their menu and will be removing decaf coffee and bagels. They will also be making changes to the sizes available for certain menu items. Four and six-piece kids’ chicken nugget meals will be replaced with a lone…