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Opera on landmark ‘Loving v. Virginia’ Supreme Court case making world premiere in Norfolk
The new opera, "Loving v. Virginia," is about the precedent-setting 1967 U.S. Supreme Court decision and will make its world premiere Friday at the Harrison Opera House in Norfolk.
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Data: 2025 high school grads facing $40k in college student loans
More than one-third of high school graduates will take on student loans.
Politics
In rare criticism of Putin, Trump urges the Russian leader to ‘STOP!’ after a deadly attack on Kyiv
Trump took to social media to urge Russia's Putin to stop attacking Ukraine after deadly overnight mission.
Local News
Newport News approves 620-unit housing development at historic Endview Plantation
The City Council voted unanimously to move forward with the project, despite concerns from residents on the project's traffic impacts.
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![Gloucester baserunner Kyndall Sales (3) celebrates scoring a run in the seventh inning to take the lead over Menchville. Gloucester defeated Menchville 5-4 at Menchville High School in Newport News, Virginia, on April 22, 2025. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)]( "Red Lindsay")
Photos: Gloucester late runs secure win over Menchville
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![Christopher Newport’s Brenna Morefield, center, celebrates, along with teammates in the background, after Sammy Drew’s three-run homer in the third inning of a double header at Captains Park on Friday, April 18, 2025, in Newport News, Va. (Mike Caudill for The Virginian-Pilot)]( "Virginia Wesleyan vs Christopher Newport")
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![Old Dominion University Zach Leite (20) is congratulated by teammates after crossing home plate for the teams first run of the game. Old Dominion University faced Louisiana at Harbor Park in Norfolk, Virginia, on April 17, 2025. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)]( "Louisiana at ODU")
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![Nurse Shannon Williams listens to 7-day-old Ivey Chavez’s heart and lungs at the Chavez home in Norfolk on Wednesday, April 9, 2025. Williams is a nurse with the “First Year Focus” program that provides prenatal and postpartum services to expectant and new mothers who are in the Navy and Marine Corps. Both of Ivey’s parents, Isis and Enoc, are active-duty Navy. (Kendall Warner / The Virginian-Pilot)]( "First Year Focus- Maternal Nusring Program")
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![Annamarie, left, and her dad, Gary Camen, sit with their dogs Juno, on the left, and Fred, on the right, during bark in the park day at Harbor Park on Sunday, April 13, 2025, in Norfolk, Va. (Mike Caudill for The Virginian-Pilot)]( "Norfolk Tides vs Gwinnett Stripers")
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![Spectators take in a sunny day as the Norfolk Tides face the Gwinnett Stripers at Harbor Park in Norfolk, Virginia, on April 10, 2025. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)]( "Gwinnett at Tides")
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![Jermaine Woods hands his son Jeremiah Woods, 7, an NSU basketball jersey before taking a family photo during a press conference officially introducing him as the new head women’s basketball coach at Norfolk State University on Monday, April 7, 2025. (Kendall Warner / The Virginian-Pilot)]( "Jermaine Woods NSU women’s bball")
Crime and Public Safety
Youngkin touts success of Virginia gang and immigration sweep with over 500 arrests
Of the 521 arrests made, the governor's office said 132 were gang-affiliated, including MS-13 and...
Sports
Larry Rubama: 2025 NFL draft could be a special one for 757
Several players with ties to Hampton Roads, including Ashton Jeanty, KeAndre Lambert-Smith and LaMareon James,...
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757Teamz softball Top 15: Hickory, Kellam lose to Richmond-area power but remain 1-2
The one-run losses did not drop either team in this week's 757Teamz softball Top 15,...
Restaurants, Food and Drink
Recipe: Kimchi and shrimp-fried rice stir-fry packs a protein punch
Kimchi adds a spicy kick to this easy shrimp and rice stir fry.
Opinion
Editorial: ‘Screen-Free Week’ is a good start, but families must work to change behaviors
The hope is that more parents will establish and enforce rules about how much time...
National News
Suburban Chicago man sentenced to life in prison without parole for July Fourth shooting
Robert Crimo III will spend the rest of his life in prison.
Military
Military tattoo to hail 250th year of Army, Navy and Marines with pipes, bands and drill
In 1775, the Continental Congress, foreseeing war with England, signed into existence an army, a...
National Politics
Virginia’s $2.3 billion park economy faces staffing crisis
Travelers visiting Virginia’s national parks could find their plans affected due to slashed funding and...
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Martha Stewart’s new wall paint is inspired by nature
Martha Stewart’s new paint collection blends her timeless sophistication with the natural beauty of the...