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Poquoson High School recognized for traffic crash prevention programs
POQUOSON, Va. (WAVY) – Poquoson High School was awarded for their teen-related traffic crash and fatality prevention efforts. On Saturday, July 13 at the annual Youth of Virginia Speak Out About Traffic Safety (YOVASO) Awards Banquet, the school was one of 28 award winners recognized. The event took place at James Madison University (JMU). Since […]
The Weekly Update: Cloudy skies, muggy weather & near-daily showers in Tri-Cities
Welcome to The Weekly Update Weather Forecast, The Progress-Index's new weekly weather forecast for Petersburg, Hopewell and Colonial Heights. This new weekly briefing will cover the upcoming week's weather for the Tri-City area, so you can keep informed on important weather updates and stay ahead of your plans. Whether you're organizing an...
Check live traffic in and around the Richmond area
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Check real-time traffic conditions in Central Virginia:. Virginia 511: Check VDOT’s traffic cameras and see real-time updates. 511 Central Virginia: A social media account with real-time alerts. Google Maps: Real-time traffic conditions. Will the weather impact your travel plans? Check out the 24/7 First Alert...
Whole Foods adds "surprise bags" of discounted food in Richmond
Too Good To Go, an app that allows consumers to snag cheap eats and helps businesses reduce food waste, expanded to Richmond-area Whole Foods stores last week.Why it matters: Virginia consumers and businesses produce over 2 million tons of food waste annually, per data from the nonprofit ReFED.The big picture: The Too Good To Go app allows local restaurants and grocers to list surplus food at about one-third of its retail price.Richmond's two Whole Foods stores — West Broad near the Fan and Short Pump — launched on the free app last week, Too Good To Go tells Axios.They join...
Country music event coming to Hanover
Hanover, Va. (WWBT) - Country music lovers have an opportunity to enjoy the music in Hanover on Saturday. Presented by K95, the Hanover Vegetable Farm is hosting the Country Music Festival on July 27. It begins at 12:30 p.m. Artists that will be at the event include:. Gates will open...
Teen Pedestrian Dies In Waldorf Early Morning Crash
WALDORF, Md. — On July 21, 2024, shortly after 1:20 a.m., emergency personnel responded to a report of a pedestrian-involved crash on US Rt. 301, Crain Highway, in the area of Acton Lane in Waldorf. According to a preliminary investigation, a white 2019 Nissan Murano was traveling northbound on...
AUDITIONS: Willy Wonka JR – Riverside Center for the Performing Arts
Riverside Center for the Performing Arts will now be accepting auditions submission for AEA (Guest Artist) and non-Equity actors for its upcoming production of: Willy Wonka JR. This show will run during the month of October. Auditions will be held at Riverside Center, August 4th from 3:30pm to 8:30pm. A...
Portsmouth restaurant challenges Virginia’s food-to-alcohol ratio, citing casino exemptions
A Portsmouth restaurant filed a lawsuit challenging Virginia’s food-to-alcohol ratio requirements that it argues are outdated and unfair for mixed beverage licensees — especially as the state recently welcomed casinos and exempted the gaming centers from such rules. Regulations from the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority stipulate that a minimum 45% of the total gross sales must be ...
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