Local non-profit Connect With a Wish is currently collecting formal dresses, accessories, and gift cards ahead of prom season. Every high school student deserves to have a great prom experience, and Connect With a Wish wants to make that possible for local foster teens. They’re currently accepting donations for: *New or gently used prom dresses…
Virginia Beach Animal Care Introduces Permanent $1 Adoption Fees to Help Pets Find Homes
Virginia Beach Animal Care and Adoption Center announced a new initiative to help pets find a home. Moving forward, all adoption fees will be $1 at the animal shelter, located on Birdneck Road in Virginia Beach. This is a long-term adoption initiative, new to our shelter, but proven to be successful at many others,” VBACAC…
Recycle and Donate: Your Guide to Christmas Tree Disposal in Hampton Roads
When it comes time to take down the Christmas tree yu can donate or recycle your undecorated and unflocked tree to organizations in Hampton Roads. The Virginia Aquarium has partnered with Marine Stewards America (MSA) to collect and recycle Christmas trees in support of marine-focused conservation. Bring your Christmas tree to the aquarium’s East Parking…
Virginia Beach Named One of the Most Caring Cities in America
The 757 Cares! A WalletHub survey of 100 American Cities found the most compassionate cities in America. The metrics included caring for the community, civic engagement, fundraising, caring for the vulnerable, and caring for the workforce. Madison, Wisconsin is the most compassionate city overall. Boston ranked #1 in the “Caring for the Workforce” category, San…
Norfolk Tides Announce 2024 Home Game Times
The Norfolk Tides 2024 game times have been set. The Tides announced this week that for the first time in Triple-A franchise history, they will play a March home game. The 2024 International League campaign is set to kick off on Friday, March 29th with the Tides hosting the Durham Bulls. The Tides will play 51…
Chrysler Museum’s Annual Halloween Harvest Festival Brings Art to Life [PICS]
by Stephanie Taylor One of my favorite events in Hampton Roads is the Chrysler Museum‘s Annual Halloween Harvest Festival. Each year, staff members choose one of their favorite art pieces in the museum and create their own costumes based on it. Visitors receive a scavenger hunt flyer upon arrival and set out to find the…
Here’s How to Get Your Four Free At-Home COVID-19 Tests
As the holidays approach, keep you and your family protected from COVID-19. Every U.S. household can now place an order to receive four free COVID-19 rapid tests delivered directly to your home. Limit of one order per residential address One order includes #4 individual rapid antigen COVID-19 tests Orders will ship free starting the week…
Watch The Powerful Budweiser 9/11 Tribute Commercial That Only Aired Once
September 11, 2023 marks 22 years since the 9/11 attacks. Like everyone, I remember where I was the moment I saw the first plane hit the Twin Towers. I remember the feeling of disbelief, followed by fear and anger. I also remember the feeling on 9/12 of the country coming together to mourn the lives…
Teachers Get Free Admission at the Virginia Aquarium on This Day in September
The Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center is celebrating teachers and daycare workers with free admission! The annual Teacher Open House will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 13th! Teachers plus one guest each will receive complimentary admission to the Aquarium, with full access to its exhibits, program demonstrations, animal encounters, and more. A valid ID is…
Wawa Offers Teachers Free Coffee in September
Free coffee for teachers! If you’re a teacher, chances are that you’re already best friends with coffee — and now Wawa wants to be your BFF, too. For the entire month of September, teachers and school administrators can come into any of Wawa’s 900 locations for a free cup of joe — any size they want —…