We caught up with Jessica Johnson, a founder and guiding force of Bhav Brigade, the mobile, largely outdoor, always donation-based troop of yoga teachers. Jessica recently left Hampton Roads to continue her medical studies. … [Read more...]
Op-ed: Why I Won’t Be Cheering if President Trump is Impeached
At least if you believe what you read in the left-leaning press, it feels like the likelihood -- however slim -- that President Trump will be impeached is increasing by the day. … [Read more...]
Dreams Do Come True: Outdoor Roller Rink Coming to Downtown Norfolk this Summer
I'm okay alone, but MacArthur Mall, you've got something I need. … [Read more...]
A Beautiful Day to Donate: It’s Give Local 757 Day
Last year's Give Local 757 Day raised $610,000 in just 24 hours for 223 local nonprofits. … [Read more...]
One-Time-Only Pop-Up Yoga Class on the Battleship Wisconsin
A local yogi who has led a surge of pop-up yoga classes in Hampton Roads is going out in style. … [Read more...]
High Waters Expected in Norfolk and Virginia Beach Monday and Tuesday
We have some high waters "about 2 feet above the full moon's tide" coming our way this Monday and Tuesday, according to the executive director of Wetlands Watch. … [Read more...]
Cafe Stella to Open New Location on Granby Street by The Main
The southern tip of Granby Street in Downtown Norfolk is getting another infusion of high quality local business and experience. … [Read more...]
WWE Road to Wrestlemania Slams into Scope on Monday
Growing up, nobody was bigger than Hulk Hogan. … [Read more...]
Double the Fruitive, Double the Fun: Certified Organic Restaurant to Open Two Norfolk Locations
Colley Avenue is about to receive a boost of healthy, vegan goodness. … [Read more...]
Commune and Rutter Family Art Foundation to Combine Forces at Work Release
It is a mouth watering combination of great art and great food, a marriage between one of the strongest brands in the NEON with one of the strongest brands in the ViBe Creative District. … [Read more...]
“NFK Hopper” Hopes to Give a Safe and Affordable Ride Between NFK Breweries
In just a few short years Norfolk has become a great little craft brewery city, with different independent breweries dotted throughout the west side of the city. … [Read more...]
Norfolk’s Maker Community Rises to the Challenge of Measuring Real Time Water Levels
As anyone who has driven through Norfolk during a strong rain and a high tide knows, the complications of living in a coastal community in the age of increasing sea level rise is not some far-off problem: it's a regular reality. … [Read more...]
Big Wins for the Marijuana Movement in Virginia This Year
"Victories are on the horizon!" announced a triumphant email from Virginia NORML. "Through the persistent effort of citizen advocacy, the Virginia General Assembly passed two powerful marijuana reform bills in this legislative session that are now headed to Governor McAuliffe for his signature." … [Read more...]
50 Things to Check Out at Norfolk Public Libraries
The library is a community's public treasure trove, and we have some gems in ours here in Norfolk. … [Read more...]
This is the Face of the Trump Administration in Hampton Roads
This is Congressman Scott Taylor, who represents the 2nd District of Virginia, which includes Virginia Beach, the Eastern Shore, and parts of Norfolk and Hampton. According to 538, Scott Taylor has voted in support of the policies of Donald Trump 100% of the time. … [Read more...]
Change the Democrats — and GOP — from the Grassroots Up
There is a certain school of thought -- professed by many people that I like and respect -- that the American system is so far gone that the only option is to tear it all down and start over from scratch. … [Read more...]
Lt. Governor of Virginia Calls for Decriminalization of Marijuana
Virginia Lieutenant Governor Ralph Northam -- who hopes to be the next governor of Virginia -- publicly announced his support for the decriminalization of marijuana in Virginia. … [Read more...]
Your Guide to Engage Norfolk
Want to turn your energy into action? Engage Norfolk is here to help. … [Read more...]
Mad about Betsy DeVos? Here’s What to Do Next
Two things to remember about Betsy DeVos, our new, woefully unprepared Secretary of Education: … [Read more...]
For the Good of Norfolk, Please Go Away Already, Anthony Burfoot
Oh, Anthony. You claim to love Norfolk, but this isn't love. … [Read more...]