1+ week, 15+ hour ago   (654+ words) The 46th annual Norfolk Lions Club parade is set for Saturday, Sept. 19, in downtown Norfolk with this year’s theme, “United We Serve — Honoring 250 Years of Freedom.” Randy Stingley, the club’s greater membership chairman, said although Lions Clubs International is a worldwide…...

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, 4+ week ago   (433+ words) One of the West’s longest-running food events returns to Virginia City this weekend. Chili on the Comstock takes place Saturday, May 16 and Sunday, May 17 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. KOLO 8’s Hana... RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - One of the West’s longest-running food…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago   (491+ words) Water is taking center stage in travel this year — and it’s not just about beach vacations. Tripadvisor’s 2025 Trendcast points to “waterculturalism” as a rising trend, with travelers embracing everything from group water-therapy sessions to invigorating cold plunges. For Atlantans, the…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago   (650+ words) Don Wisnieski, one of the Norfolk Freedom Point Memorial project’s organizers, reflected on the effort behind the memorial and the vision that has carried it forward for nearly two decades. The groundbreaking ceremony for the Norfolk Freedom Point Memorial drew…...