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Virginia's 'Styrofoam' ban reaches every food outlet, from trucks to caterers, on July 1
18+ hour, 40+ min ago (410+ words) As of July 1, consumers in Virginia may notice changes in their takeout orders following expanded regulations that now prohibit most food-serving businesses from using polystyrene containers. According to a report from The Richmonder, Virginia is broadening enforcement of its ban…...
Fireworks and fights: Hundreds arrested at Fourth of July celebration in Newport Beach
21+ hour, 38+ min ago (641+ words) A Fourth of July celebration erupted into chaos in Newport Beach, leading to more than 400 arrests by local law enforcement. Officers were dispatched to the Newport Peninsula about 7 p. m. Saturday following reports that large crowds were lighting fireworks and fighting, per…...
How Newport News Prepared for Its 250th Anniversary Fireworks Show
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (49+ words) Before fireworks lit the sky over Newport News, crews worked offshore on a barge, conducting final safety inspections ahead of the city's 250 celebration. Before fireworks lit the sky over Newport News, crews worked offshore on a barge, conducting final safety…...
VIDEO: Chaos erupts during Fourth of July celebrations in Newport Beach
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (30+ words) Chaos erupted Saturday night during Fourth of July celebrations in Newport Beach. (July 5, 2026). .. Chaos erupted Saturday night during Fourth of July celebrations in Newport Beach. (July 5, 2026)...
Thousands pack Colonial Williamsburg for Fourth of July celebrations
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (373+ words) WILLIAMSBURG, VA. (WAVY) " Days before the 4th of July celebration in Colonial Williamsburg, officials told 10 On Your Side the celebration was going to be the biggest one they've ever done. Those who attended the celebration say that was certainly the case....
Virginia Beach EMS gives tips on what to do if you're experiencing heat exhaustion or heat stroke
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (48+ words) Temperatures are set to feel like triple digits this weekend. EMS professionals are warning people to stay hydrated going into 4th of July celebrations. Temperatures are set to feel like triple digits this weekend. EMS professionals are warning people to stay…...
Chesapeake crash victim remembered for kindness
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (112+ words) Cars continue to whiz by the dangerous stretch of Mount Pleasant Road where, on Sunday morning, Dylan Farrer died. Around 1: 30 a. m. Sunday, Chesapeake Police reported that Farrer was involved in a single-vehicle crash in the 2400 block of Mount Pleasant Road, as…...
Dozens of Alexandria shelter animals moved after AC breakdown
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (44+ words) A power outage and broken AC forced an Alexandria animal shelter to move about 60 animals into foster homes, creating unexpected opportunities. A power outage and broken AC forced an Alexandria animal shelter to move about 60 animals into foster homes, creating…...
July 4 celebrations underway at Colonial Williamsburg
2+ day, 16+ hour ago (54+ words) Thousands will be descending on Colonial Williamsburg for the holiday weekend. "We heard Williamsburg, and we're like, where better to go for the 250th birthday of this country than right here where it all started," said tourist Andrew Beaumont. Link: https:…...
Virginia residents move closer to $35 power-bill rebates from a $650 million carbon fund
2+ day, 20+ hour ago (528+ words) A budget measure under consideration in Virginia could eventually lower electricity costs for some residents. If it takes effect, certain utility customers would get about $35 a year from the state's expanding carbon-credit revenue. The U. S. Sun reported that Virginia lawmakers approved…...