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Patriotic Festival set to return to the Virginia Beach Oceanfront in 2027
3+ mon, 4+ week ago (223+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — The annual Patriotic Festival will return to the Oceanfront in 2027 after spending the past couple of years in Norfolk, according to a flyer obtained by News 3 Virginia Beach reporter John Hood. The Patriotic Festival will still be…...
Virginia Beach volunteer brings heart to Samaritan House donation department
4+ mon, 14+ hour ago (408+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Linda Whitehurst has spent more than a decade showing up for her community — five days a week, several hours a day — as a volunteer at Samaritan House in Virginia Beach. Samaritan House provides shelter and support to…...
Samaritan House volunteers inspire others to give back to Virginia Beach nonprofit
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (396+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Deborah Highe has lived in Virginia Beach for 30 years and only recently learned about Samaritan House, a nonprofit that provides safe shelter and support for people escaping domestic violence, human trafficking, and homelessness. Now, she's making it…...
Kiggans and Luria prepare for a potential congressional rematch in Virginia
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (410+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — The race for one of Virginia's most closely watched races for Congress is already kicking off, setting up a potential rematch between Republican Jen Kiggans and Democrat Elaine Luria. Kiggans was elected to Congress in 2022 and four…...
Billy Idol to bring ‘It’s A Nice Day To…Tour Again!’ show to Virginia Beach in 2026
5+ mon, 4+ day ago (228+ words) Rock legend Billy Idol will perform in Virginia Beach this summer on the next leg of his world tour, âItâs A Nice Day Toâ¦Tour Again!â Rock legend Billy Idol will perform in Virginia Beach this summer…...
Virginia Breeze expands to connect Hampton Roads with western cities
5+ mon, 4+ day ago (463+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A new public transportation option is coming to Virginia, aiming to improve east–west travel across the state. The Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation will help launch a new Virginia Breeze bus route, called the…...
Virginia Beach police warn parents about dangerous “Benadryl challenge”
5+ mon, 5+ day ago (300+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — The Virginia Beach Police Department is warning parents about a dangerous social media trend known as the Benadryl challenge that officers say some teens in the community have already attempted. Lt. Kevin Lokey said police are aware…...
Apartments proposed for Back Bay Farmhouse Brewing land in Virginia Beach
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (396+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A proposal is underway to build an apartment complex with 250 to 275 units on the land that Back Bay Farmhouse Brewing currently sits on off of Kempsville Road. The brewery has hosted a variety of community events over…...
Wu-Tang Clan to bring 'The Final Chamber' tour to Virginia Beach in 2026
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (449+ words) Legendary hip-hop group Wu-Tang Clan will perform in Virginia Beach as part of their "Wu-Tang Forever: The Final Chamber" tour....
Hampton Roads water company Wasted avoids tariff uncertainty with Virginia-based production
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (381+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Local water company stays ahead of tariff uncertainty with Virginia-based productionA Hampton Roads-based bottled water company says their commitment to local sourcing has positioned them well amid ongoing uncertainty over President Donald Trump's tariff policies. As the…...