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…
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade 2020 will be ‘reinvented’ amid COVID-19 pandemic
The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will be mostly virtual this year due to the coronavirus pandemic. New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced the news Monday, Sept. 14th. “It will be a different kind of event. They’re reinventing the event for this moment in history, and you’ll be able to feel the spirit…
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…
First Responders, Navy SEALs and More Carry 700 pound ‘9/11 Honor Log’ Across Virginia Beach Boardwalk
This Friday marks 19-years since the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City and against the Pentagon in Arlington County, Virginia. To commemorate the day, The ‘9/11 Honor Walk’ took place at the Virginia Beach oceanfront with members of the VBFD, VBPD , VA-TF2, US Navy SEALs as well as retired…
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…
Tony Hawk, Ice Cube and More Send Virtual Message to Hampton City Public Schools On First Day of School {WATCH}
To kick off the school year, Hampton City Public Schools released a welcome back video featuring celebrities such as Ice Cube, Tony Hawk, and the voice of Squidward on SpongeBob SquarePants. The celebrities sent students encouragement as they tackle any challenges that may be faced during this school year.
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…