FOOD & DRINK
Greek Step show to shake up VB Oceanfront Friday
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — To bring many together as one — that’s the goal of the Greek Unity Step Show and Activity Hour taking place at the 17th St. stage at the Oceanfront Friday. Part of Audacy’s Oceanfront Concerts series, the event includes a competition for...
Eat oysters, try a new brunch spot, Dine Out For Life and more in Hampton Roads region
Our picks for what’s happening in the Hampton Roads area: Dine for a cause Tomorrow is the 21st annual Dining Out For Life hosted by the LGBT Life Center, a nonprofit based in Norfolk. Dine out at Hampton Roads participating restaurants and they will donate a percentage of your bill to help end HIV. More than 50 places have joined such as Circa 1918 (Newport News), California Pizza Kitchen ...
Virginia Beach developer Bruce Smith and Cordish Companies picked for proposed Petersburg casino
VIRGINIA BEACH — Bruce Smith rolled the dice — and won. The pro football Hall of Famer and Virginia Beach developer was selected with partner The Cordish Companies to build a casino in Petersburg. “It still hasn’t sunk in yet,” Smith said by phone Thursday afternoon. “I’m so excited about this opportunity.” Petersburg residents will still have to vote on whether to allow gaming through a ...
Imagine Dragons coming to Virginia Beach this summer
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — Imagine Dragons will play in Virginia Beach this August. The concert will take place at 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 26 at the Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater. It will be one of the stops on the band’s world tour titled “LOOM“, based on their...
Funny Bone comedy club expanding with 'barcade' at old Pembroke Mall in Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach's Funny Bone comedy club is moving nearby and adding a "draftcade" as part of a major redevelopment of the former Pembroke Mall. https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/funny-bone-comedy-club-expanding-with-barcade-at-old-pembroke-mall-in-virginia-beach/
Pet Pal: Cooper
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Meet Cooper! Our Pet Pal of the week from Virginia Beach SPCA. If you would like to make Cooper a part of your family, get in touch with the Virginia Beach SPCA at 757-427-0070 or visit VBSPCA.com. This segment of The Hampton Roads Show is...
Motown Mingle brings family fun to Norfolk
NORFOLK, Va. — If you're looking for a fun, family-friendly way to start your weekend, head to Norfolk for Motown Mingle!. The event, hosted by Norfolk Parks and Recreation and Norfolk Festevents, will take over Five Points Civic Plaza and Park on Friday, April 26 from 6 to 9 p.m.
A Twist on Healthy Comfort Food
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – Catering Manager, Chris Rogers, and Executive Chef, Josh Lloyd, joined us from The Stockpot to whip up a couple of their signature healthy comfort food dishes. The Stockpot. 700 19th St., Virginia Beach. 757-995-7197. 215 East Plume St., Norfolk. 757-227-3337. This segment of The Hampton...
Community Connection: Tidewater Comicon
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – Two days full of fun for the whole family, that is the promise of the Tidewater Comicon, the largest comic convention of its kind in coastal Virginia. From anime to celebrity guests, special panels to cosplay, and gaming to local vendors, the Tidewater Comicon has something for everyone.
Virginia’s first Del Taco restaurant set to open in Chesapeake
After much anticipation and a bit of a delay, the first Del Taco will open in Virginia this June — and it will be in Chesapeake. West Coasters and others familiar with the 60-year-old Southern California-based Mexican fast food chain, purchased by Jack in the Box in 2022, will be happy to hear that it’s finally making its debut right here in Hampton Roads. Franchisees Steve Kissel and Brian ...
Hampton Roads radio icon Mercurio passes away
NORFOLK, VA (WTKR)- The sports broadcasting world in Hampton Roads got a little bit quieter and a little less fun this past weekend, as longtime radio personality Tony Mercurio passed away. He was 75 years old. Mercurio, known as the "Blastman," hosted his radio show every weekday for nearly 30...
WAVY Archive: 1992 Hidden Heroes – Dr. Lydia Patton
Feb. 13, 1992 A PORTSMOUTH WOMAN IS TRYING TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF YOUNG PEOPLE IN HER COMMUNITY. SHE DOES IT WITH ENCOURAGING WORDS, AND … POSITIVE STATEMENTS…ITS A FULL TIME TASK FOR A WOMAN WHO ALSO MANAGES TO HAVE A FULL TIME CAREER. AVA HURDLE HAS MORE IN THE SECOND PART OF HER SPECIAL SERIES HIDDEN HEROES.
News 3 campaign puts new books in students' hands at St. Helena Elementary in Norfolk
NORFOLK, Va. — Hundreds of all the latest children's books are on display at St. Helena Elementary in Berkeley in Norfolk. Nearly 220 kids are getting free reads as part of our If You Give a Child a Book campaign. Kindergartners at St. Helena Elementary were so excited to...
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