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Doctors, musicians team up to combat senior loneliness in Norfolk
1+ hour, 52+ min ago (250+ words) NORFOLK, Va. " A new effort in Norfolk is focused on tackling a growing issue among seniors: loneliness and isolation. Healing, Hope and Harmony hosted its first "Circle of Care Day" on Saturday at Commonwealth Senior Living, bringing together physicians, musicians…...
A Virginia bill could soon expand a local eviction reduction flyer statewide
14+ hour, 36+ min ago (323+ words) NEWPORT NEWS, Va. " Providing clear language in the form of flyers has helped in reducing evictions on the Peninsula and could soon be utilized statewide as House Bill 593 awaits the governor's signature. United Way Virginia Peninsula has been advocating for…...
Hunt Club Farm in Virginia Beach hosts massive Easter egg hunt this weekend
22+ hour, 46+ min ago (321+ words) Hunt Club Farm in Virginia Beach is hosting one of the biggest Easter egg hunts in the area this weekend, featuring over 40,000 hidden eggs and a variety of animal experiences. The event holds special meaning this year. The farm's team…...
Norfolk community rallies at City Hall for Child Abuse Prevention Month
1+ day, 38+ min ago (193+ words) NORFOLK, Va. " The Norfolk community gathered on Friday morning to rally for Child Abuse Prevention month and planted pinwheels for awareness. Norfolk Children's Services and community partners'planted hundreds of blue and silver "Pinwheels for Prevention" in front of City Hall,…...
Jeff Rose officially named Norfolk superintendent
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (384+ words) Jeff Rose officially named Norfolk superintendent'WTKR Jeff Rose has officially been named the superintendent for Norfolk Public Schools after licensing conflict delayed the process The Norfolk School Board unanimously approved Rose's contract as superintendent on Thursday The Virginia Department of…...
Virginia Beach educators raise concerns over extended school schedule
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (414+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. " Students in Virginia Beach are now on spring break, but when they return April 13 they will face a longer school day. Beginning that day, 10 minutes will be added to each school day through June 8 to make up…...
Families of the 5/31 Virginia Beach shooting victims visit the memorial site ahead of its grand opening
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (245+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. " Families of the victims of the 2019 Virginia Beach Municipal Center shooting visited the 5/31 memorial construction site Wednesday, less than two months before its official opening. Among those at the site was Jason Nixon, whose wife, Kate, was…...
Rare plants arrive at Norfolk Botanical's $50 million 'Garden of Tomorrow' as opening delayed
3+ day, 2+ min ago (344+ words) NORFOLK, Va. " The Norfolk Botanical Garden is installing rare and endangered plants in its new $50 million Garden of Tomorrow project, which is now slated to open late summer following construction delays. The 26,000-square-foot Perry Conservatory will feature rare and endangered…...
MacArthur Center's closure could reshape parking, traffic & economy in Norfolk
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (840+ words) NORFOLK, Va. " Norfolk is on the verge of a major transformation downtown, with the MacArthur Center set to close by June 30 as the city pushes forward with a long-term redevelopment plan. The city says the goal is to replace the…...
Virginia Beach voters rally against proposed congressional redistricting changes ahead of the election
3+ day, 22+ hour ago (407+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. " "Vote no" supporters rallied in Virginia Beach on Tuesday, encouraging neighbors to make their voices heard during early voting ahead of the April 21 redistricting election. Republican organizers gathered at Mother's Kitchen restaurant on Tuesday night to oppose…...