1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (31+ words) While restoration has been successful, the bay’s oyster population is still a fraction of what it once was. “They’re a keystone species in the Chesapeake Bay,” one expert said....

3+ mon, 5+ hour ago   (183+ words) The Chesapeake Bay Foundation kicked off its 2026 oyster gardening season at the Brock Environmental Center in Virginia Beach Saturday morning. The event has two main purposes: The first is to welcome new oyster farmers and teach them the basics. The…...

3+ mon, 4+ week ago   (344+ words) Looking for something to do during the next week? Here are just a few happenings in Hampton Roads. Chesapeake Jubilee: Kicks off Thursday with shrimp feast, 4:30 to 7 p.m.; and Amusements of America rides and games only, 6 to 10 p.m. Jubilee hours: 5 to 10 p.m. Friday,…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago   (151+ words) CHESAPEAKE — A small fire caused some damage to a McDonald’s in the Greenbrier area Tuesday night, according to the Chesapeake Fire Department. Crews responded to the restaurant at 805 Volvo Parkway after employees reported smelling smoke inside, according to a release....

4+ mon, 1+ week ago   (491+ words) Water is taking center stage in travel this year — and it’s not just about beach vacations. Tripadvisor’s 2025 Trendcast points to “waterculturalism” as a rising trend, with travelers embracing everything from group water-therapy sessions to invigorating cold plunges. For Atlantans, the…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago   (532+ words) CHESAPEAKE BEACH — Rod ’N’ Reel Resort has completed a multi-phase transformation and is welcoming guests to a revitalized waterfront destination on the Chesapeake Bay just in time for the 2026 summer season and its 80th anniversary. “Rod ’N’ Reel has always been about…...

4+ mon, 4+ week ago   (473+ words) WSLS Buy a Happy Meal, Help a Family: McDonald’s Launches “Happy Meals for the House” in Southwest Virginia Are special election ads getting more fearful? Local political expert weighs in Martinsville city council releases forensic audit into city finances, report…...

4+ mon, 4+ week ago   (922+ words) The new Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art building on the campus of Virginia Wesleyan University, February 2026. Virginia MOCA remains an independent, accredited museum. And much more. Motivating its desire for a new building was the institution’s efforts and interests beyond…...

5+ mon, 1+ hour ago   (531+ words) Celebration of the nation’s largest estuary features five program premieres among more than 20 hours of bay-related content Title graphic for MPT's cornerstone 2026 Chesapeake Bay Week program, "Lifeblood: Chesapeake River Stories." The one-hour documentary invites viewers to discover how rivers connect,…...

5+ mon, 1+ week ago   (460+ words) Inn at Haven Harbour Kent County offers a slower, scenic side of Maryland’s Eastern Shore, where rolling farmland meets quiet waterfront towns along the Chester River and Chesapeake Bay. Communities like Chestertown feature well-preserved colonial architecture, walkable streets and waterfront…...