Norfolk Botanical Gardens Holiday Lights to Go Drive-Thru Only This Year

The Norfolk Botanical Gardens announced that the Million Bulb Walk will not take place this year due to social distancing requirements. However, residents will still have the opportunity to drive through to see the holiday light display. New this year, you must purchase a ticket in advance online beginning Oct. 1st.  The lights will be…

Virginia Living Museum Needs Your Help Helping the New Bobcat Kitten

A juvenile bobcat rescued from the side of the road in southern Virginia needs a name! His mother had been killed by a car, but a spokesperson said this guy was determined to live. A veterinarian treated him for a range of injuries, including a fractured forearm, and he went to live at the Virginia…

Gov. Northam lifts extra COVID-19 restrictions for Hampton Roads

Governor Ralph Northam announced Thursday the region would join the rest of the state that’s already in Phase 3 of the “Forward Virginia” plan — meaning no more special restrictions for the area as of Thursday night at 11:59 p.m. READ: Full governor’s order declaring end of special restrictions in Hampton Roads The emergency order was…

Dairy Queen Donating September ‘Pup Cup’ Sales to Local Animal Shelters

This month, you can treat yourself to some ice cream and help local shelter animals find fur-ever homes. All September, Mid-Atlantic Dairy Queen is donating 100 percent of “Pup Cup” sales to five area animal shelters. Pup Cups are small cups of ice cream that customers can give to their dogs. Each costs $1.39. Rescues Receiving…

Patriots Day Observance Ceremony

The Norfolk Naval Shipyard’s Veteran Employee Readiness Group (VET-ERG) will be hosting the Patriots Day Observance Ceremony on Sept. 11, in front of Bldg. 1500, Flagpole from 8 to 8:30 a.m. Attendees are asked to bring a mask and practice social distancing while in attendance. Active Duty Military should be in working uniform. For civilian…

Firefighters Launch Virtual ‘Fill the Boot’ Muscular Dystrophy Campaign

For more than 65 years, firefighters from Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Virginia Beach, and Williamsburg have lined the streets near local departments and businesses with their boots to collect donations for the Muscular Dystrophy Association.  This year due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the boots will be virtual. Fire departments from Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Virginia Beach, and…

Wawa Offers Free Coffee For Teachers & School Staff for the Rest of September

Every Wawa store is now offering free any size coffee (one per visit) to all teachers, faculty members and school administrators from September 8 through September 30. This offer is extended to teachers, members of the faculty, school administrators and support personnel. These individuals can simply share with an associate at the register that they…

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