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Microplastics in the Chesapeake: Report Finds Contaminants in Virginia, Maryland waterways

A small-scale study from the advocacy group Environment America found evidence of microplastics throughout the Chesapeake Bay watershed, the group announced Tuesday. Using citizen scientists, the group collected several water samples at 15 different places throughout the watershed, including five sites in Maryland waterways. They found microplastics at every site, whether in the form of plastic fiber, film, beads, or fragments.

Maryland · 3d

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Navy Region Mid-Atlantic change of command

NORFOLK, Va. (NRMA) — Rear Adm. Stephen Barnett was relieved by Rear Adm. Brad Rosen as commander of Navy Region Mid-Atlantic (CNRMA), during a ceremony at Hangar Bay LP-33 onboard Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia, Oct. 29. Commander, Navy Installations Command, Vice Adm. Brad Collins, served as the presiding officer...

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Newport News announces ‘NlightN’ Holiday Event Series dates

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY)- From Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day, Newport News residents and visitors will experience the sights and sounds of the season with the Ferguson NlightN Holiday Event Series. Pronounced “enlighten”, this holiday series includes two magical light shows, and three main special events, including the NEW...

Newport News, VA · 1d

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USS George H.W. Bush deployment extended again, families face uncertainty

Military families across Hampton Roads are facing more uncertainty after learning that the USS George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group's deployment is being extended for a second time.

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DeForest Tree Service Expands Emergency Response and Storm Damage Tree Removal Across South Hampton Roads

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA - November 12, 2026 - PRESSADVANTAGE - DeForest Tree Service warns about the risks of a quiet hurricane season while announcing an expanded emergency response operation built around advanced crane technology for high-risk tree removal across Virginia Beach and the surrounding South Hampton Roads region. The family-owned company reports that the expansion addresses leaning, uprooted, and entangled trees in tight spaces near homes, power lines, and other structures following nor'easters, high winds, and severe weather.

Virginia Beach, VA · 2d

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Warner, Anthropic launch AI pilot to help Hampton Roads military families find local resources

HAMPTON ROADS, Va. — U.S. Sen. Mark Warner is partnering with artificial intelligence company Anthropic on a pilot program designed to help military families and veterans in Hampton Roads find childcare, employment, health care, and other local support services. The **Military Family and Veteran Assistant** is available as a...

Hampton Roads, VA · 1d

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We Ranked The Most Nostalgic Places In Virginia And Here’s Who Made The Cut

Old-fashioned diners, vintage attractions, and shops that seem untouched by modern trends can bring back memories you didn’t even realize you missed. Sometimes a familiar sign or a classic storefront is enough to spark a whole conversation. Virginia has plenty of places where the past still feels close. Historic...

Virginia · 3d

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City of Norfolk, NPS to celebrate milestone in new Maury High construction

NOFOLK, Va. (WAVY)- The City of Norfolk, Norfolk Public Schools, and Heartland Construction will host a beam signing ceremony for the new Maury High School at 3 p.m. on November 13, at 322 Shirley Avenue. Remarks will be made by Mayor Kenneth Cooper Alexander, Ph.D., and NPS Superintendent Jeff Rose, Ed.D. The new four-story high […]

Norfolk, VA · 1d

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Two major road resurfacing projects scheduled in Norfolk

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – Two major roadway resurfacing and improvement projects are set to begin in Norfolk. On Nov. 16, motorists can begin to expect lane closures, traffic delays and temporary parking restrictions in the following areas in Norfolk: Construction will take place on weekdays from 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Officials say overnight work […]

Norfolk, VA · 3d

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🧙‍♀️🐾 Witch of Pungo Statue in Virginia Beach, VA – The Haunting True Story of Grace Sherwood!

Simba and I visited the Witch of Pungo statue in Virginia Beach, Virginia, a fascinating bronze monument honoring Grace Sherwood, a colonial woman who became the victim of one of the most notorious witchcraft trials in American history! Located near the intersection of North Witchduck Road and Independence Boulevard, this unusual roadside attraction commemorates a remarkable woman whose life was forever changed by fear, superstition, and accusations of supernatural wrongdoing.

Virginia Beach, VA · 4d

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VDOT announces I64 express lanes to open on peninsula next month

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY)- Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has announced updates to the Hampton Roads Express Lanes Network. Preparations Underway for Peninsula Express Lanes With road construction nearing completion on several segments, more Express Lanes are expected to open in Newport News and Hampton as early as December 2026. This initial opening will include […]

Newport News, VA · 3d

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USNS Montford Point hosts Joint Maritime Security Response Team Exercise

Teams from the U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Marine Corps conducted a joint training exercise aboard Military Sealift Command’s USNS Montford Point (T-ESD 1) while the ship was pierside onboard Naval Station Norfolk, Oct. 13, 2026. Participating units included the U.S. Coast Guard Maritime Security Response Team (MSRT) –...

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Hunt For Long-Lost Albums At 7 Virginia Record Stores That Feel Like A Time Capsule

Ready to hunt for long-lost albums at record stores across Virginia that feel like a time capsule?. These 7 record stores offer incredible finds and a chance to rediscover music you thought was gone forever!. 1. Plan 9 Music (Richmond) Richmond has a lot going for it, and Plan 9...

Virginia · 5d

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Point Break Festival announces 2027 dates, presale ticket details

Point Break Festival returns next summer June 5-6. Early bird presale tickets go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. No lineup has been announced yet.

Virginia Beach, VA · 4d

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When Alex the Plumber isn't connecting pipes, he's connecting people to local history

The polo shirt reads Siren Pipeworks Plumbing & Gas, and so does the van the guy wearing it just hopped out of. Yet Alex Smith hasn’t pulled up to a home with a clogged toilet or a business with a leaky pipe. With his cell phone, tripod, microphone and...

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Virginia Stalls on Closing Hiram Davis Medical Center as Frail Patients Await New Homes

Virginia's plan to shut down Hiram Davis Medical Center has stalled again, leaving dozens of the state's most medically fragile behavioral health patients in limbo inside a building plagued by Legionella bacteria and failing heating and air-conditioning systems. The state wants to transfer some of the frailest people in the behavioral health system out of the aging facility, and lawmakers have expressed concerns about the plan.

Chesapeake, VA · 4d

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Virginia Beach School Board reallocates reserve funds to HVAC and staff wellness

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — The Virginia Beach School Board has provided an update on funding. On Tuesday evening, Matthew Cummings proposed an amendment on the handling of reserve funds. Following a 9-1 vote, the Virginia Beach School Board passed the amendment. Instead of $3 million going towards a cross-country trail, the following will be […]

Virginia Beach, VA · 4d

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Naval Station Norfolk Treasure Shop donates $17,000 to Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society, celebrates 53 years of service

NORFOLK, Va. – Naval Station (NAVSTA) Norfolk’s Treasure Shop, a secondhand store for uniforms and household goods, presented a donation of $17,000 to the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) on October 21, 2026. This year also marks the shop’s 53rd anniversary, celebrating its continuous support for the Navy community since its founding in 1973.

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Port of Virginia modernizes North Berth with additional gantry cranes

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY)- Six rail-mounted gantry (RMG) cranes were delivered to the Norfolk International Terminals (NIT). This load of cranes–and their counterparts that were delivered in 2025–are the centerpieces of a renovation and modernization project underway at the North Berth. The state-of-the-art cranes allow for the safe and efficient movement of cargo between the vessel, […]