4+ week, 2+ day ago   (89+ words) Breaking news and analysis on politics, business, world, national news, entertainment and more. In-depth DC, Virginia, Maryland news coverage including traffic, weather, crime, education, restaurant reviews and more. British Gen. Cornwallis’s sword, thought to have been surrendered to George Washington…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (531+ words) PHILADELPHIA, July 06, 2026--Union Pacific’s legendary Big Boy No. 4014 took center stage in Philadelphia on the Fourth of July as tens of thousands gathered for the America250 Block Party, commemorating the nation’s 250th anniversary. Oops, something went wrong U.S. markets close in…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (381+ words) NORFOLK, VA. (WAVY) – During the final day of Harborfest, Sail 250, and Juneteenth celebrations in downtown Norfolk, attendees came out in full force for the last day of festivities. According to Norfolk City Manager Patrick Roberts, it was a record-breaking crowd…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (430+ words) NORFOLK, VA. (WAVY) – After a great first day of festivities, those in downtown Norfolk say day two of Harborfest, Sail 250, and Juneteenth celebrations has been more of the same. “I think it’s fantastic. Nothing keeps a good party from being…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (538+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH — The LAMBS Foundation, a nonprofit focused on community engagement, is hosting its fifth year of Juneteenth events but with a new theme that zeroes in on mitigating violence. “We wanted to activate another side of the community, where…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (507+ words) Deb Stinson repairs an American flag at her upholstery shop in Norfolk. At times, damaged flags may be repaired so they can fly another day. Often, when flags are too tattered to use anymore, they are retired and, hopefully, properly…...

3+ mon, 4+ week ago   (130+ words) After 11 months at sea, the USS Gerald R. Ford will return to Naval Station Norfolk on Saturday, the Navy confirmed Thursday. The Pentagon confirmed Friday that defense secretary Pete Hegseth will attend the homecoming. The Ford’s record-breaking deployment spanned three command…...

4+ mon, 6+ day ago   (166+ words) City Point: 1001 Pecan Avenue, Hopewell Step back in time at historic sites near Virginia's Appomattox River A popular spot in Hopewell is City Park, with a playground, a pier, a covered pavilion, a sandy beach area, kayak rentals, and the…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago   (501+ words) The Virginia State Capitol is located in downtown Richmond. The Virginia State Capitol is the second oldest working state capitol in the United States. It was finished in 1788, nine years after Maryland opened its capitol in Annapolis, 112 miles away from…...

7+ mon, 3+ hour ago   (1294+ words) SPLC Will Continue to Advocate for Voters’ Rights, Despite Court Decision to Uphold Prince George’s County, Maryland Council Map – Learn More Vincent Carter, 72, has lived his entire life in Gum Springs, Virginia. The town is within walking distance of George…...