Thanksgiving events
Newport News The Feeding 5000 Thanksgiving Harvest and Community Celebration will be held from noon-4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 17, at the Farmer's Market, 2801 Jefferson Avenue, Newport News. The event...
View ArticleEditorials: General assembly missteps
Taking aim at gun laws As the issue of gun control continues to dominate the national discussion, it is important to focus on the proposals that could make the biggest difference. In Richmond this...
View ArticleOut of town arts and entertainment event calendar
HALLOWEEN COUNTDOWN Howl-O-Scream: Busch Gardens-Williamsburg's Halloween-themed attraction continues 10 a.m.-10 p.m. today at the James City County theme park. $56.99-$66.99. (800) 343-7946. Various...
View ArticleGarden Week tours put a little spring in your step
When spring arrives in March, you know Historic Garden Week in Virginia is close behind. For eight decades, the Garden Club of Virginia has sponsored the statewide tour of almost 200 private homes and...
View ArticleYork County Planning Commission to work on Comprehensive Plan
The York County Planning Commission will hold its fourth work session next week on the Comprehensive Plan. The meeting will focus on economic development in the county and the master plan update for...
View ArticleFeedback for Dec. 30: Mall brawl, Christmas paper and more
•It would have been nice if the story about the disturbance at the mall had actually indicated which mall. Granted, the drop head said Patrick Henry and there was an identifying photo and cutline, but...
View ArticleVirginia Symphony free outdoor concerts a Labor Day weekend highlight
The Virginia Symphony's annual "Symphony Under the Stars" series of free outdoor concerts returns this weekend. Concerts are scheduled Aug. 31 through Sept. 2 in Hampton, Yorktown, Smithfield and...
View ArticleCancellations and delays around Hampton Roads due to Sandy
The following have been canceled due to Hurricane Sandy. Cancellations are listed by topic and/or locality: Colleges and Universities Hampton (Hampton, Virginia) Museums Libraries Hospitals and...
View ArticleImproved traffic coverage available now at dailypress.com
Does traffic in Hampton Roads make you want to pull out your hair? Do you wish you had some way to check the roads before you went to work, ran your errands or left for home? Now you can take control...
View ArticleLighting the fuse on the Peninsula's holiday season
This is the weekend to add spark to your holiday mood. Whether you live in Hampton, Newport News, Yorktown or Williamsburg, something bright and beautiful will be unfolding — or exploding — near you....
View ArticleFive fun things to do in the days ahead
Independence Day is the entertainment story of the week ahead, but there's more happening than explosions and picnics. A legendary 1960s band is coming to Virginia Beach and a celebration of the good...
View Article5 revolutionary things to do on the 4th
Beginning with the first permanent English settlers at Jamestown and the triumph of the American Revolution at Yorktown, no part of this country has played a more important and lasting role in...
View ArticleStudy: Daily Press readership increasing
A recently released study shows the Daily Press has increased its weekly readership for the first time since 2007 and its Sunday readership for the first time since 2009. The independent study,...
View ArticleFireworks in Hampton Roads
Fireworks are an annual treat throughout Hampton Roads on the Fourth of July, and there are plenty of places to enjoy them. Here's a lineup of where to go: Newport News Stars in the Sky. 7 to 10 p.m....
View ArticleYour guide to Independence Day fireworks
Fireworks are an annual treat throughout Hampton Roads on the Fourth of July, and there are plenty of places to enjoy them. Here's a lineup of where to go: Newport News Stars in the Sky. 7 to 10 p.m....
View ArticleFeedback: Story update, pop-up advertising and fireworks
• Dennis: Can you update the story about the former Blue Star Diner? Editor: David Nicholson, our food writer, wrote a short item several weeks ago to update the story. The owners, Belleville Diners,...
View Article25 Hampton runners complete Yorktown Independence Day 8K Run
A total of 25 athletes from Hampton completed the Yorktown Independence Day 8K Run on July 4 in Yorktown. The runners from Hampton, their ages and their finishing times were David P. Lockard, 44,...
View ArticleFamily movies, military music and "Les Miserables" | Fun Things to Do
Enjoy those lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer more by diving into local entertainment. Here's a look at some of your prime choices. Find all the details at hrticket.com KID-FRIENDLY FLICKS....
View Article23 Hampton runners complete Military Challenge 5K
A total of 23 athletes from Hampton completed the Military Challenge 5K run, held July 27 in Virginia Beach. The runners, their ages and their finishing times are David Patrick Lockard, 44, 23:18;...
View Article2 Smithfield runners complete Yorktown Independence Day 8K Run
Two athletes from Smithfield completed the Yorktown Independence Day 8K Run on July 4 in Yorktown. Isabella Kimbel, 10, crossed the finish line in 41:57, and Carrie Estes, 39, finished in 44:52....
View ArticleHumblet wins at Langley Speedway
Jimmy Humblet swept the headlining event at the NASCAR All-American Series at Langley Speedway in Hampton Aug. 3. Humblet won the Thomas Nelson Community College/4CDL.com Twin 30s for the...
View ArticleHampton Clean City Commission to hold vegetable gardening class Aug. 19
The Hampton Clean City Commission will hold a vegetable gardening class at 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 19, at Sandy Bottom Nature Center in Hampton. According to a commission release, the free class, taught by...
View ArticleSmithfield's Stephanie Flaleski earns SourceTek Award
Stephanie Flaleski, a resident artist at Arts Center @ 319, has received the SourceTek Award. According to a release from Arts Center @ 319, "Faleski was one of 32 artists selected to participate in...
View ArticleFeedback for Sunday, Sept. 8
•John: In reference to the recent stories on Smithfield Foods, two years after the Chinese take over Smithfield foods, there will not be one U.S. citizen working in the plant, and the price of pork...
View ArticleDP List: Best stroller trails on the Peninsula
It's the perfect time of year to start up a walking routine, but not all trails are functional for a mommy with little ones in tow. For the walker who needs to bring along her brood, a smooth,...
View ArticleTICKET EXTRAS!
Get Ticket Extras! at www.dailypress.com, every Friday. This is a list and links of fun things to do ini and around Hampton Roads this weekend and in the coming a listing and links to additional...
View ArticleFeedback for Wednesday, Oct. 9
Naval Station tours stopped The Navy announced Monday it will suspend tours of Naval Station Norfolk until further notice because of the government shutdown now in its second week. Naval Station...
View ArticleYour guide to Christmas cheer
We predict that holiday fun and reindeer games will blanket the region in weeks ahead. So, here's a road map to help you navigate through the blizzard of mirth and the avalanche of good cheer. May...
View ArticleBefore they became famous, they spent time in Hampton Roads
Long before they became famous, many celebrated figures had close links to Hampton Roads. Here are a dozen who made their names in film, art, literature, song, military history and other fields after...
View ArticleEditorial: The rites of Spring
When the sun came out Tuesday afternoon, the Peninsula finally got a glimpse of spring — just in time for the vernal equinox, which arrives at 7:02 a.m. today on the east coast. While the name derives...
View ArticleHampton Roads' worst winters
Despite the onslaught of some of the coldest temperatures recorded in two decades, the early winter weather of 2014 falls far short of many prolonged arctic blasts that have struck Hampton Roads in the...
View ArticleMemorial Day: Top freebies for area military families
From free admission to Colonial Williamsburg to free wedding gowns, there is an abundance of free and heavily discounted offers for military families in Hampton Roads. Jennifer Borgstrom, founder of...
View ArticleTop freebies for area military families
From free admission to Colonial Williamsburg to free wedding gowns, there is an abundance of free and heavily discounted offers for military families in Hampton Roads. Jennifer Borgstrom, founder of...
View ArticleLiving Here: Festivals
Festivals throughout Hampton Roads. May May 26-27: Pungo Strawberry Festival, Pungo community of Virginia Beach Taste strawberries prepared 50 different ways, enjoy entertainment on three stages and...
View ArticleDiggin' In: Historic Virginia gardens featured on tours
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. - Historic Garden Week in Virginia showcases Virginia at its finest, featuring 250 historic and private gardens and homes on tours over eight consecutive days. This year's statewide...
View ArticleHampton Roads history makes for good reads
A couple of new book offerings as well as upcoming events will please history lovers. Norfolk's Navy base "Naval Station Norfolk" is the newest in the pictorial history series by Arcadia Publishing,...
View ArticleFourth of July fireworks cancellations
HAMPTON ROADS & OUTER BANKS (WAVY) – As Tropical Storm Arthur strengthens and moves up the Atlantic coast, expected to become a hurricane, municipalities in Hampton Roads and northeast North...
View ArticleHampton Roads Fourth of July Guide
HAMPTON ROADS, Va. (WAVY) – Fireworks are showing up in stores and at stands all around Hampton Roads, and you know what that means! The Fourth of July is right around the corner. If you’re not...
View ArticleYour guide to Christmas cheer | Updated
We predict that holiday fun and reindeer games will blanket the region in weeks ahead. So, here's a road map to help you navigate through the blizzard of mirth and the avalanche of good cheer. May your...
View ArticleIndependence Day fireworks may be affected by storm
Officials across Hampton Roads are waiting to see if fireworks shows will have to be canceled or postponed as a tropical storm tracks up the East Coast. Tropical Storm Arthur is expected to be upgraded...
View ArticleDP Buzz: Tourism
Editor's note: "DP Buzz" is an interactive feature of the Daily Press Opinion Page. We email weekly questions on issues and topics affecting Peninsula-area citizens. Each week, subscribers can choose...
View ArticleFourth of July events
Hampton July 4th Fireworks Cruise. Friday, July 4. 7:30 p.m.-11:30 p.m. Board at 7 p.m. The Miss Hampton II harbor cruise sails with dancing, complimentary snacks, a full service bar and a snack bar....
View Article4th of July Events for Hampton Roads Virginia
If you’re in the Hampton Roads area and looking to celebrate 4th of July, read below, courtesy of http://hamptonroads.com/2013/07/july-fourth-celebrations-around-hampton-... THURSDAY Stars &...
View ArticleIndependence Day events in Hampton Roads
Here are Fourth of July celebrations taking place around the region: Newport News •"Stars in the Sky." 7 p.m.-10 p.m. Free children's rides, like giant slides, bounce houses and obstacle courses....
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