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A detailed analysis of city-sponsored festivals revealed this week that not all of them produce an economic return on investment, but several City Council members agree the robust lineup should continue in 2024. Click here to read the full story: Virginia Beach council members want a deeper look at city festival sponsorships

A passenger on a cruise ship sailing out of Norfolk was assaulted onboard Friday night while on the return leg of a cruise. Click here to read the full story; Passenger assaulted onboard ship

Lillian Jacobs’ latest water bill came with sticker shock. When the retiree and careful planner noticed her September water bill had not yet come, she called Hampton Roads Utility Billing Service to find out what was going on. Click here to read the full story; Norfolk Water Bills  

Studies over the last 25 years have shown the one-hour change disrupts body rhythms tuned to Earth’s rotation, adding fuel to the debate over whether having Daylight Saving Time in any form is a good idea. Click here for more information

Smithfield teen crowned National Miss Juneteenth USA Sunshine Huggins is the Commonwealth’s inaugural Juneteenth Queen. The Smithfield High School senior won four out of five categories in the pageant including the crown, Miss Congeniality, Miss Black Wall Street and best talent. To read the full story click here: National Miss Juneteenth USA  

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued multiple recalls last week for more than 120,000 vehicles, including more than 54,600 Tesla Model X SUVs for a….. Click here for more information

From Howard alum, to music mogul, to entrepreneur, Diddy has successfully made his mark on the world, but says his work isn’t done yet. For more information on Diddy’s donation  

2023 NSU Homecoming: There’s no place like home Norfolk State now returns home for its annual Homecoming weekend, facing Morgan State at William “Dick” Price Stadium on Oct. 28. Kickoff is slated for 2 p.m.   To read the full story click here: 2023 Annual Homecoming

Virginia sales tax holiday returns this weekend The Virginia Sales Tax Holiday returns this weekend. This is great news for consumers, even though it’s happening a few months later than usual. The holiday is a chance for Virginians to save on qualifying school supplies, clothing, hurricane emergency items and Energy Star/WaterSense products. To read the […]

Portsmouth native and Grammy-winning rapper Missy Elliott will return to the city Tuesday for a special presentation in honor of Missy Elliott Day. It’s Missy Day in VA!!