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A tech startup from Virginia Beach fails to state and local praises DroneUp, which was founded by a navy veteran and offered up to 6 million in incentives. However, the commercial drone startup hasn’t lived up to the hype. Click here for more information.    

The inaugural Jazzteenth Festival with Grammy-nominated R&B powerhouse Keke Wyatt and acclaimed soul singer Vivian Green as its first headlining performers. The free public festival will take place Saturday, June 20, 2026, at 2405 Atlantic Avenue at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront, bringing live music, cultural arts, and community-centered programming to celebrate Juneteenth.

Get ready for the 5th Annual Juneteenth Stop the Violence Festival at Mt Trashmore in Virginia Beach presented by the Lambs Foundation … a three-day celebration of freedom, community, culture, and peace. Don’t miss a special performance by hip-hop legend Doug E. Fresh! Plus, our very own DJ Scandalez will be in the mix, keeping […]

Norfolk Arts invites the community to step into Rhythm of the Stage, a vibrant new exhibition at The Gallery at the Attucks inside the historic Attucks Theatre, celebrating the connection between performance and visual art. Find more details about the event here.

According to a recent analysis, missing medical information encounters may be a part of a larger system that puts patients throughout Virginia at risk for long-term financial hardship, lawsuits, and income garnishment. Click here for more information.

A Toast to Mom 2026 – The 3rd Annual Mother’s Day Jazz Brunch, an elegant and uplifting celebration honoring the incredible women we proudly call Mom. Hosted by Rugged Evolution Beard Care @ruggedevo , this memorable afternoon will take place on May 9, 2026 at 12:00 PM (ET) at the beautiful Holiday Inn Virginia Beach […]

The City of Virginia Beach is implementing a stricter curfew for unaccompanied minors (under 18), moving the start time from 11 p.m. to 10 p.m. on weekdays and at 7 p.m. Fridays through Sundays. This change reflects the City’s ongoing commitment to maintaining a safe, welcoming environment for residents and visitors throughout the year. Read […]

Small Black-owned businesses and community members filled the Coastal Virginia Unitarian Universalists church this week as they marked the third day of Kwanzaa, celebrating the principle of Ujima, or collective work and responsibility. The event, hosted by the church’s Racial Justice Task Force, featured a drum call, a libation ceremony, and a marketplace highlighting local […]

Twenty-one Virginia Beach residents are without homes just days before Christmas after a fire broke out at the Palms Apartments Friday night. The fire started around 5 p.m. Friday in one of the second-floor apartments at 3600 Malibu Palms Drive, according to the Virginia Beach Fire Department. All residents and pets were safely evacuated from […]

V-A!  Clipse is coming Home For The Holidays! See them LIVE at The Dome in Virginia Beach for two historic shows, Friday 12/26 and Saturday 12/27! Tickets on sale Friday 10/17 at 10am here: https://bit.ly/ClipseVB2025 Stay tuned to HOT91 for your chance to win tickets!