2+ week, 5+ day ago   (92+ words) Helping clean Norfolk’s beaches means more than just picking up other people’s rubbish. Emma Sturman has been leading a team of volunteer beach cleaners in Norfolk since around 2020. In that time, she estimates they have collected more than 7,000kg of rubbish....

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (560+ words) From bestselling historians and political authors to children's storytelling workshops, August offers plenty for readers and writers across Norfolk. The school holidays bring a strong family focus this month, with creative activities at Dragon Hall, the Summer Reading Challenge continuing…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (504+ words) Shoes created through a collaboration between Williamsburg retailers, artists, educators and historical organizations were supposed to be on national display Friday as the Miss America “Show Us Your Shoes” parade helped kick off Independence Day weekend festivities in Philadelphia. However,…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (51+ words) Dozens of international tall ships sail 26 nautical miles into Norfolk as part of Sail 250 Virginia, marking America’s 250th with a massive maritime parade. Dozens of international tall ships sail 26 nautical miles into Norfolk as part of Sail 250 Virginia, marking America's 250th with…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (267+ words) The first vessels participating in Sail250 Virginia have begun arriving in Hampton Roads, offering residents and visitors an early glimpse of the ships that will help celebrate America's 250th anniversary. More than 60 ships from 20 countries are expected to visit the region during…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (1290+ words) Addy Herman (left), host of the Omaha-based podcast “Quick Draw Comedy,” listens to Tyler Chappelear perform during a live taping of the podcast during the regional comedy show at the District Event Center in downtown Norfolk on Wednesday night. District…...

3+ mon, 1+ day ago   (412+ words) Central Virginia is counting down to America's 250th anniversary as Richmond SailFest, a Sail Virginia 2026 Affiliate Harbor event, will be taking place June 12-14 and hosted by the city of Richmond and Virginia Museum of History & Culture. On June 11, three classic vessels…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (628+ words) It’s still early in the season, but some butterflies have already returned to Norfolk Botanical Garden. On a warm but comfortable weekday in late May, several monarch butterflies already had begun to congregate on the plants in the Summer Butterfly…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (211+ words) NORFOLK, Neb. — The Christian Cross Festival is returning bigger than ever for its 22nd year on Saturday, June 6, at Skyview Lake in Norfolk. The event runs from 2-11 p.m. This year’s event features exciting new additions, including special guest speaker Coach Ron…...

7+ mon, 1+ week ago   (468+ words) Virginia Business //February 2, 2026// Virginia Business is proud to continue honoring that legacy for the fourth year with our 2026 Virginia Black Business Leaders Awards. This year’s 29 honorees — nominated by our readers and editors — represent a wide range of fields, including health…...