Virginia travel, real estate & services

9+ hour, 54+ min ago   (557+ words) It was her grandmother's famous oyster dressing served at Thanksgiving that was Allison Albert's first taste of the shellfish. The Chesapeake Bay, the nation's largest estuary, stretches across a 64,000-square-mile watershed touching six states and Washington, D.C. More than 18 million people…...

22+ hour, 20+ min ago   (78+ words) Portsmouth's Vaughan Mall restoration plan aims to create a more inviting and flexible space for pedestrians. The project includes new lighting, shade structures, and multiple opportunities for public... PORTSMOUTH — The city’s Vaughan Mall restoration plan features space for multiple public…...

9+ hour, 13+ min ago   (565+ words) It was her grandmother’s famous oyster dressing served at Thanksgiving that was Allison Albert’s first taste of the shellfish. The Chesapeake Bay, the nation’s largest estuary, stretches across a 64,000-square-mile watershed touching six states and Washington, D.C. More than…...

3+ hour, 12+ min ago   (442+ words) July 28, 2026, 4:14 AM A group of Arlington, Virginia, students has launched a website aimed at removing barriers for aspiring entrepreneurs. The idea came from the trio’s desire to enter the Build with Gemini XPRIZE contest, a Google competition that challenges participants…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago   (376+ words) Indiana-based metal fabricator J.M. Hutton & Co. plans a $6.25 million expansion in Richmond that is expected to create up to 37 jobs by the end of 2029. According to a community announcement, the investment will add a truck cab production line and expand manufacturing…...

13+ hour, 33+ min ago   (207+ words) Shore power can cut emissions, but its climate impact depends on the electricity source. Image Credit: Portsmouth International Port Portsmouth Port has commissioned the UK's first multi-berth shore power system, allowing compatible ferries and cruise ships to plug into the…...

10+ hour, 20+ min ago   (1594+ words) Virginia job seekers now have a right to know what a position pays before applying online under a new state law aimed at giving workers more leverage in hiring and salary negotiations. The new law, which took effect July 1, requires…...

19+ hour, 32+ min ago   (992+ words) Known as one of the highest-paid actresses in film, Sandra Bullock has won an Academy Award and a Golden Globe, both for Best Actress in the film “The Blind Side.” Other noteworthy movies include “Speed” and “Miss Congeniality.” Lowe became…...

19+ hour, 44+ min ago   (153+ words) PORTSMOUTH — The city's Police Department and neighborhoods are joining forces to hold a National Night Out event Tuesday, Aug. 4 from 5 to 7 p.m. Portsmouth Citywide Neighborhood Committee chair Colleen Ovecka and member Christian Berling are coordinating the event. The Portsmouth Fire…...

22+ hour, 40+ min ago   (283+ words) A Louisiana-based plaintiffs firm has launched a wave of nearly 100 Federal Employers’ Liability Act lawsuits in Philadelphia alleging Norfolk Southern workers developed cancer and other serious illnesses after decades of exposure to hazardous substances on the job. A growing wave…...