3+ day, 11+ hour ago   (882+ words) PORTSMOUTH — The city’s consultants for its multi-phase renovation and upgrade of the police station and City Hall complex released updated cost estimates for the project this week. Richard Martz of JSA Design told members of the city's Municipal Building Blue…...

1+ mon, 10+ hour 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+ day, 23+ hour ago   (292+ words) GILFORD — Peyton N. Eastman, 19, of Portsmouth, and Joshua D. Pittman, 18, of Dover, are facing arson charges in connection with the fire that destroyed the historic Kimball Castle in August 2025. Eastman is charged with arson, a felony, and Pittman is charged…...

4+ day, 20+ hour ago   (41+ words) Graffiti is no stranger to the city of Norfolk — it tends to blend into the scenery in some areas — but on Military Highway near Virginia Beach Boulevard, it was taken to the next level. Link: https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/norfolk/city-of-norfolk-to-replace-traffic-signs-after-vandalism/...

5+ day, 17+ hour ago   (308+ words) April 26, 1935 – Aug. 18, 2026 John Bernard Murphy II died peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Aug. 18 in Alexandria. He was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia, on April 26, 1935 to John Bernard Murphy and Mary Condon (Murphy) Burke. Bernard graduated from St. Mary’s University,…...

1+ week, 20+ hour ago   (92+ words) The Battle of the Capes helped secure American independence in 1781. On Saturday, French and American officials gathered at Fort Story to mark its 245th anniversary — along with two other historic milestones. Find out what brought a French descendant of the battle's…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (127+ words) Orioles recalled OF Rece Hinds from Triple-A Norfolk. Orioles recall Rece Hinds from Triple-A Norfolk Orioles recalled OF Rece Hinds from Triple-A Norfolk. White Sox recalled C Edgar Quero from Triple-A Charlotte. White Sox placed OF Tommy Pham on the…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (48+ words) For three years, 19-year-old Keithvell Martin has danced at the corner of Belvidere and West Leigh streets in Richmond to spread joy to passersby. For three years, 19-year-old Keithvell Martin has danced at the corner of Belvidere and West Leigh…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (149+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Two people were injured in a multi-vehicle collision involving a school bus in Virginia Beach Thursday afternoon. According to Virginia Beach Police, authorities responded to the 4800 block of Witchduck Road just after 2 p.m. Four cars, including the…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (99+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH — Two adults were injured Thursday afternoon in a crash involving a school bus in Virginia Beach, according to police. The crash was reported at about 2:15 p.m. in the 4500 block of Witchduck Road, according to the Virginia Beach Police…...