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Column: Virginia can lead the way on congressional term limits
9+ hour, 29+ min ago (654+ words) States can lead by calling for an Article V Convention limited solely to congressional term limits, U.S. Term Limits" Ibraheem Samirah writes. February brings many familiar observances " Presidents Day, Valentine"s Day and Black History Month " but it also includes a…...
Worker injured during construction of Chesapeake apartment complex
2+ week, 5+ day ago (179+ words) CHESAPEAKE " A worker was injured in an accident at the construction site of an apartment complex Thursday morning. Around 8:45 a.m., the Chesapeake Fire Department responded to a report of an injured worker at a site in the 900 block of North Battlefield…...
Chesapeake resident portrays Continental Army chaplain during Revolution
3+ week, 3+ day ago (1167+ words) Hurricanes, thunderstorms and earthquakes are deemed acts of God " things completely beyond human control. Social, political, and religious evolutions, while influenced by man to a degree, are often inspired by divine winds that somehow escape domination by mere mortals. Historical…...
Editorial: New Chesapeake Bay agreement aims to build on progress
3+ week, 4+ day ago (496+ words) The latest version of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement, signed in December by representatives of the six states and the District of Columbia that are in the watershed, offers a solid foundation for the cooperative work that will be needed…...
300 miles of trails: Chesapeake recognized for expanding connectivity plan
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (386+ words) Chesapeake's long-term plans to expand its network of trails and walkways in order to increase connectivity across the city are earning it recognition. The city received the 2025 Commonwealth Connectors Award in July from the American Planning Association of Virginia for…...
Public Records: Norfolk office building sold, RaceTrac planned for Chesapeake
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (1313+ words) Del Lago Ventures Inc. purchased 3.39 acres on Robert Hall Boulevard in Chesapeake from Military Land Partners LLC for $1.12 million to develop a RaceTrac fuel station and convenience store. Katherine Campbell represented the seller. 5948 Jeff Ave LLC purchased 5948 Jefferson Ave. in…...
Juvenile to face felony charges following police chase, crash in Chesapeake
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (250+ words) CHESAPEAKE " A juvenile will face felony charges after the stolen vehicle he was suspected of driving crashed into another vehicle Sunday morning following a short police chase and wrong-way driving. Around 9:06 a.m., police officers responded to the area of Kempsville Road…...
Here’s what it will take to redraw Virginia’s congressional maps before the midterms
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (691+ words) To do so ahead of the November midterm elections, they'll need to move quickly. But the process isn't a slam dunk and requires public support. Here's what it will take to approve, draw and implement new maps before the next…...
Business Notes: Chesapeake Regional granted provisional trauma center status, dog day care opens
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (260+ words) Antonio Perez Jr. is general manager of Rivers Casino Portsmouth, Rush Street Gaming announced. Before joining Rush Street, Perez was general manager of Rolling Hills Casino Resort in California, where he led operations for a property that included multiple restaurants,…...
Review: New Chesapeake coffee shop creates the perfect cookie pairing
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (327+ words) A new coffee shop and patisserie in Chesapeake offers shoppers a reprieve from the hustle and bustle of holiday shopping. Owner Bailey Potterf, a Navy wife, started baking from home in 2020, focusing mainly on macarons. She turned the hobby into…...