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Beaches in Norfolk, Hampton and Newport News under swim advisories
The Virginia Department of Health has issued swimming advisories for nine beaches in Norfolk, one in Hampton and two in Newport News following recent heavy rains which introduced potentially harmful bacteria to the water. The affected beaches are the portion of Buckroe Beach South at the end of South Resort Road near the James T. Wilson Fishing Pier in Hampton; Hilton Park Beach at 225 River ...
Meet Madeleine Bolton, Williamsburg's modern-day brickmaker
All this year, the Meet Virginia series has been profiling the lives of some of the more than eight million people who call Virginia home. This month, Virginia Public Radio’s Christine Kueter (CUE-ter) introduces us to someone whose modern-day work gives us an idea of what Virginia was like 250 years ago.
ODU economist: The sooner Newport News-Williamsburg Airport shifts focus, the better
A new regional air study recommends Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport shift its focus away from commercial air service to non-traditional sectors. The Hampton Roads Air Study highlights some of the issues ailing the airport, also called Patrick Henry Field or PHF. It has operated at a loss in 16 of...
I Watched American History Come Alive At Virginia's Colonial Williamsburg
Founded as the Capital of the Virginia Colony in 1699, Williamsburg was named in honor of England’s reigning monarch, King William III. It was the second capital of the Virginia Colony – the first being Jamestown, which was founded in 1607 as the first permanent English-speaking settlement in the New World.
Riverwalk Restaurant Is Back in Yorktown
Take Me to The Riverwalk: Destination for seafood lovers on the Yorktown Waterfront reopens in celebratory style under new ownership. The vibrant Shrimp Givesti on the menu at the recently reopened Riverwalk Restaurant in Yorktown is a delightfully simple dish of sautéed shrimp, caramelized shallots, fresh herbs and smoked tomato ragu over shell pasta. It’s also both a nod to a storied past and a celebration of the future.
‘Drop the Mic’ Summer Concert Series
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – Summer is sizzling in Newport News. Every Thursday throughout the season, they’re hosting a summer concert series featuring fun for the whole family. Newport News Mayor Phillip Jones joined HRS with the details on the ‘Drop the Mic’ Summer Concert Series. The...
Par-3 Layout Planned at Virginia Resort
The Shoe, designed by Rees Jones, will be a nine-hole golf course at Colonial Williamsburg (Va.) Resorts. The new course’s smaller footprint will make it easier to maintain and more enjoyable for guests seeking a quick round of golf. Construction is set to begin this month, with the course expected to open in the summer of 2025.
Hampton muralist Dathan Kane makes his abstract mark around Virginia
Driving around Hampton Roads and Richmond, black and white murals with various abstract shapes take over the sides of buildings. It’s the work of Hampton resident, Dathan Kane, whose profile has exploded across Virginia. A graduate of Virginia State University, the 33-year-old started working as a portrait painter. He...
Commercial Air Service at Newport News Airport ‘Financially Unsustainable,’ Report Says
A new report claims that maintaining commercial air service at Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport “has proven financially unsustainable” and that the airport must transition to alternative, advanced forms of service if it wants to remain viable. A Hampton Roads Air Study released Thursday delved into the financial woes...
“Uprooted” Documentary Wins Regional Emmy
The National Capital Chesapeake Bay Chapter of The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences announced that “Uprooted,” a documentary short by ProPublica and the Virginia Center for Investigative Reporting at WHRO, won a regional Emmy in the diversity/equity/inclusion-long-form content category. In the film, Newport News residents James...
NNPS students experience movie making with industry professionals
Groups of students from each Newport News high school learned about all aspects of film from professionals in the field as the school district partnered with Next Generation Storytellers this year. NGS co-founders Trent Garrett, a Peninsula native, and Jacob Young are experienced Hollywood actors and producers who founded the...
Bay Region’s Drought Conditions Prompt Fireworks Ban, Fishing Closure
A mostly dry past couple of weeks has led to drought conditions in Maryland and Virginia and has led to a rare fishing closure in part of Virginia and Maryland. One Virginia town on the Bay has even banned lighting off fireworks because it’s so dry. According to the...
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