After three months of being closed due to the pandemic, the Virginia Zoo will reopen its gates to the public on June 25, with some modifications and a new schedule! During its first stage, the Zoo has implemented changes to its operations: The Zoo will limit capacity – about 25% of its normal visitorship –…
Naval Station Norfolk Selected for 5G Testing & Experimentation
Naval Station Norfolk will become the first military installation in Virginia to experiment with 5G technology. The world’s largest naval base is one of seven Department of Defense sites announced this month as a location for 5G testing. It joins five other installations already in the program. At Naval Station Norfolk, testing will focus specifically…
Chincoteague Is Nominated for Best Coastal Small Town in USA Today Contest
Chincoteague Island has been nominated for Best Coastal Small Town in USA Today’s 2020 10Best Readers’ Choice travel awards! There are four weeks to vote for the candidate of their choice at this link. You can also vote for Williamsburg in the Best Historic Small Town section at this link.
Text-to-911 Option Available Soon In Newport News
Newport News residents will soon be able to Text-to-911 to send emergency messages to 911 dispatchers from their mobile phones and devices. The Newport News Police Department (NNPD ) wants residents to know, in the event of an emergency, citizens you should still voice call 911 if you can. By calling, dispatchers can gather more information, listen…
The Virginia Zoo Welcomes Baby Giraffe and Need Your Help Naming It!
Norfolk, Va. – The Virginia Zoo welcomed a Masai giraffe calf on May 26, 2020. At birth, the baby weighed 146 pounds, and stood about six feet tall. Mom, Noelle, is an attentive parent and the calf is nursing regularly and the two are bonding well. The Zoo’s male giraffe, Billy, is the father. Keeper…
“Lighting the Path: Together We Remember.” How to Honor the Victims of the Virginia Beach Mass Shooting
May 31, 2020 Proclaimed Love For VB Day Mayor Bobby Dyer issued this proclamation that calls for the flag of the City of Virginia Beach to be flown at half-staff in all City buildings and on City grounds from May 29 through sunset on May 31, 2020 and that names Sunday, May 31, 2020 as Love For…
Backstreet Boys reschedule postponed Virginia Beach date to July 2021
Backstreet Boys have announced the rescheduled dates for the DNA World Tour. The group will now perform at Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach on July 18, 2021. Your ticket will be honored for the new date or if you can’t make it, you’ll be able to request a refund. We’ll email ticket holders directly with…
Virginia public beaches to reopen with guidelines beginning Friday
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam said in a Thursday press conference that the state’s public beaches will be allowed to reopen beginning Friday, May 29. As part of the reopening plans, social distancing will be required at all public beaches. New guidelines were also announced, including no large gatherings, no tents, no alcohol, and no group…
Virginia Beach Cancels 4th of July Fireworks, Mt Trashmore Summer Carnival and Party at the Pier
Breaking News: Virginia Beach cancelled the Fourth of July Fireworks at both the Oceanfront and Mount Trashmore, Mount Trashmore Summer Carnival, Party at the Pier, which was scheduled for June 19 at Little Island Park and Fishing Pier. To comply with Governor Northam’s executive orders, all events are canceled through July 5. This includes the…
Gov. Northam Announces Face Mask Mandate for Virginians
Gov Northam announced Tuesday, May 26th that face coverings will now be required starting Friday, May 29th indoors. Everyone age 10 and older will be required to wear face coverings in public indoor settings. This includes all brick and mortar retail establishments, all personal care and grooming establishments, inside places where people congregate, on public transportation,…