Ring in Christmas at the Holiday Yule Log Bonfire at Norfolk's Town Point Park

NORFOLK, Va. — Matt Rose and Jason Walker say roasting coffee started as a hobby. "We've been roasting for about four years. We go back to roasting in my garage. It was just a random hobby that we picked up," Rose said. "We've been serial hobbyists, and this is...

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — If you've been to the Virginia Living Museum, you're probably aware that they always have something new and exciting going on. The beginning of 2023 is no exception, and there seems to be something for every age. From January 21 through April 23, you can...

PORTSMOUTH, Va. — Players at the new Rivers Casino Portsmouth are seeing signs telling them the left side of the gaming floor is now a "non-smoking section." Days after the grand opening, cousins Selby Benton and Candace Mclellan stepped inside the brand-new facility on Victory Boulevard for the first time.

NORFOLK, Va. — For several years, the Elizabeth River Project has always imagined a space where many can come to understand climate change and its impacts on Hampton Roads. “It was just a dream, a thought of what can we do to kind of put a model together," said Ken Kimball, the president of the Elizabeth River Project Board of Directors.

NORFOLK, Va. — If you want to do something outdoors under nicer weather conditions than normal for this time of year, you might want to make plans for this weekend. It will be fairly cold to start the day Saturday, with temperatures in the lower to mid-30s, but with lots of sunshine, it should reach at least the mid-50s by afternoon.

PORTSMOUTH, Va. — The parking lot for Rivers Casino Portsmouth remained packed Thursday night as thousands of people visited the casino in hopes of winning some rewards. "We came up from South Carolina, so it took us about six hours to get here," said Bobby Tillman. "We don't regret it."

NORFOLK, Va. — Once a crown jewel of commercial business in downtown Norfolk, MacArthur Center is now officially for sale. JLL Commercial Real Estate has the mall listed for sale on its website. The news comes as the mall struggles to keep tenants and bring in customers. Earlier this...

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Here's your reminder: The City of Virginia Beach's survey on the redevelopment of Rudee Loop, an 11-acre section of the Oceanfront popular among surfers and fishers, is still open. The survey opened on Nov. 22 and will close at midnight on Jan. 29. There are...

NORFOLK, Va. — We’re learning more about what people in Norfolk like, don’t like, and want to see changed in the city. A survey conducted in the fall is a deep dive into the minds of nearly 1,000 residents, covering everything from the city’s appearance to public safety, job opportunities, and quality of life.

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Let's face it: when things don't work out in a romantic relationship, we're sometimes left with some pretty negative feelings. Not only does the Virginia Aquarium understand, they're also inviting you to share your anger or your woes through their "Love Bites" fundraiser. "Valentine's Day...

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Back in June, the Spirit of Norfolk caught fire with over 100 passengers on board during a kindergarten graduation celebration. Several other boats, including the Victory Rover, responded to help. No one was hurt, but the Spirit of Norfolk had major damage and was later...

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — This is the story of a team strengthened through tragedy. "There's nothing bigger than the team or greater than the team. Teamwork makes the dream work," said David Leader, who lost one of his best friends, Cordaro Simpkins, in 2011. "He would make sure his...

CHESAPEAKE, Va. — It's time to dust off those tiaras and bring out those pretty gowns: the Princess Ball is returning to Chesapeake!. On February 5 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., or noon if you choose royal admission, dads and their daughters can spend the day exploring the Chesapeake Conference Center, which will magically transform into a castle with different themed areas and activities.

CHESAPEAKE, Va. — If you're looking for the ultimate comfort food, look no further than Tender Mac's in Chesapeake. Owners Ambrielle and Larry Bender say that this idea started small. "We were kind of just doing things out of our kitchen for friends and family. And we couldn't keep...

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Virginia Beach police are investigating a shooting Thursday night. According to a tweet from the department, it happened in the 500 block of Spring Lake Crescent. VBPD said there's one victim with "what is believed at this time to be non-life-threatening injuries." Police are asking...

PORTSMOUTH, Va. — After its initial opening was delayed to give staff more time to test equipment and prepare, Rivers Casino Portsmouth opened its doors to the public Monday morning. The $340 million facility brought in over 1,000 new jobs to the area, and it will also bring in...

NORFOLK, Va. — The HRBT Expansion Project will be shifting the flow of traffic on I-64 eastbound lanes onto a temporary bridge. This temporary bridge will allow crews to demolish a portion of the existing bridge to build the new permanent structure in its place. When construction on the...

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A pedestrian was hit by a car in Virginia Beach Friday afternoon. According to the Virginia Beach Police Department, it happened in the 4000 block of Shore Drive around 2:20 p.m. VBPD said the pedestrian was taken to the hospital and is in critical condition.

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — In an emotional return, Richneck Elementary School families told 13News Now that there are a lot of mixed emotions as they set foot on campus for the first time since a student shot and injured a teacher. "Family Day" came nearly two weeks after the...

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — The Virginia Beach Police Department said it is looking for a teenage girl who was last seen on January 18. Chanetta Chavez, 15, was last seen leaving her home on January 18 to head to an ROTC event at her high school. Police didn't specify which school.