Congress could give HBCUs new federal support for sports broadcasting, broadband technology, and student journalism through The Protect College Sports Act of 2026, now before the Senate. However, the bill also includes a section designed specifically for HBCUs. Title III is called the IGNITE HBCUs Sports and Media Act. It would create competitive grants for long-term improvements […]

Cell phones are now permitted in Virginia courthouses, but their use is restricted and not allowed in all situations. Click here for more information.

Virginia’s 3-Day Sales Tax Holiday | August 7-9, 2026 During the sales tax holiday, you can buy qualifying school supplies, clothing, footwear, hurricane and emergency preparedness items, and Energy Star™ and WaterSense™ products without paying sales tax. What items are eligible? School supplies, clothing, and footwear Qualified school supplies – $20 or less per item […]

Rooted in Timbaland’s legacy and driven by purpose, CreatorVerse is designed to inspire the next generation to create boldly, think differently, and step into new possibilities. This epic 2-day event, Oct 24-25, will be held at various locations, and some events offer free registration. Visit timbalandwayweekend.com for detailed information and lineups.

SUMMERTIME VIBES, UNFORGETTABLE NIGHTS! Introducing “The Sounds of Summer” powered by The RnB Block Party!  Keri Hilson will perform at the Waterside District (333 Waterside Dr) in downtown Norfolk on Saturday, August 1, 2026. The concert is part of “The Sounds of Summer” series powered by The RnB Block Party. Doors open at 7:00 PM […]

Help us bring smiles to our senior community! Support our annual Project Pen Pal by donating activity items for seniors in celebration of Grandparents Day. We’re collecting: Coloring books Crayons Word search books Crossword puzzle books Donations can be dropped off at Dance Dimensions, 415 N. Military Highway, Unit #9, Norfolk. For questions about drop-off […]

Norfolk City Council voted 8-0 Tuesday to establish a new voting precinct on the campus of Norfolk State University, which advocates say will remove barriers that have kept students from casting ballots. A campus precinct would ease pressure on Chesterfield poll workers and support civic participation among young voters, said Tara Alexander, Director of Retention […]