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Whether businesses are opening, closing, or moving to a new location, here's the latest on what's happening.

Children play at the grand opening of Sky Zone, a large-scale trampoline park and event space in Virginia Beach, on March 22, 2025. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)

After opening, a bottle of white or red wine will be good for one to three days. Unopened, a bottle of white wine will be good for one to two years. Unopened red wines are good for three to five years.
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Portsmouth Spring Wine Festival to uncork, feature 6 wineries and emcee Ginuwine

File photo of tall grass a long the sidewalk at Ocean Lakes North Park in Virginia Beach, Virginia, 2020. (L. Todd Spencer / The Virginian-Pilot)

Virginia Beach Sheriff’s Office ends inmate grass mowing program over cost

The Virginia Beach courthouse is located in the city's Municipal Center and houses its General District Court, Circuit Court and Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court.

Business owner gets 15 years for sexually assaulting former employee

Publix Super Markets opened its first Virginia Beach store Dec. 12, 2024, at Hickman Place at 2200 General Booth Blvd. in the Red Mill shopping district. A new location is coming to Chesapeake off Cedar Road. (Courtesy of Publix)

New Publix supermarket soon to open in Chesapeake

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Damaging 60 mph wind gusts, scattered thunderstorms possible as storm moves through Hampton Roads
Damaging 60 mph wind gusts, scattered thunderstorms possible as storm moves through Hampton Roads
Virginia Beach Sheriff’s Office ends inmate grass mowing program over cost
Virginia Beach Sheriff's Office ends inmate grass mowing program over cost
Police officer fatally shoots man in James City County parking lot
Police officer fatally shoots man in James City County parking lot
Virginia Beach-based Taste transitions to 100% employee ownership
Virginia Beach-based Taste transitions to 100% employee ownership
Norfolk City Council approves affordable housing complex near Park Place
Norfolk City Council approves affordable housing complex near Park Place
1 dead after Norfolk house fire
1 dead after Norfolk house fire
757Teamz baseball Top 15: Cox moves to top spot after beating previous No. 1 First Colonial
757Teamz baseball Top 15: Cox moves to top spot after beating previous No. 1 First Colonial
New Publix supermarket soon to open in Chesapeake
New Publix supermarket soon to open in Chesapeake
York baseball player should not have been ejected for excessive pine tar on bat
York baseball player should not have been ejected for excessive pine tar on bat
Larry Rubama: Norfolk State coach Michael Vick revels in support, but ‘it’s about winning.’
Larry Rubama: Norfolk State coach Michael Vick revels in support, but 'it's about winning.'

Business

FILE – Police guard trucks loaded with avocados on their way to the city of Uruapan in Santa Ana Zirosto, Michoacan state, Mexico, Jan. 26, 2023. (AP Photo/Armando Solis, File)

Trump has dubbed April 2 ‘Liberation Day’ for his tariffs. Here’s what to expect

As the trade wars launched by Trump continue to escalate, all eyes are on Wednesday.

Politics

The firings that began in February are taking a significant toll on federal employees’ mental health. (Oona Zenda/KFF Health News/TNS)

‘I am going through hell’: Job loss, mental health, and the fate of federal workers

The firings that began in February are taking a significant toll on federal employees’ mental health.

Local News

File photo of a Hampton Police Division vehicle. Police responded to a shooting near Jordan Drive on Sunday. (Kendall Warner/The Virginian-Pilot)

Hampton shooting injures 3 teenagers, no suspects identified

Hampton police said they have determined three teens with gunshot wounds, one on Jordan Drive and two found at Sentara Careplex, were hurt in related incidents.

Photos: Norfolk wins Sunday finale against Durham

The Norfolk Tides defeated the Durham Bulls 8-2 at Harbor Park in Norfolk, Virginia, on March 30, 2025.
Photos: Red Wing Park opens for Cherry Blossom Festival
Photos: Tides face Durham Bulls on opening day
Photos: Warhill travels to Princess Anne
Photos: Michael Vick kicks off spring practice as NSU head coach
Photos: ODU players show off for NFL scouts at Pro Day
Photos: 53rd running of the Shamrock Marathon

Crime and Public Safety

Two people console each other while, nearby, police investigators and officials wait outside a home where a woman was found dead on Saturday afternoon, March 29, 2025. (Peter Dujardin/Daily Press)

Woman found dead in Newport News identified as 41-year-old homeowner

Police have identified the woman found dead in a home in Southeast Newport News on...

Sports

Hampton University coach Maurice Pierce, center, poses with members of his gold-medal-winning 4x400-meter relay at the World Athletics Indoor Track and Field Championships in Nanjing, China: Christopher Bailey, Jacory Patterson, Brian Faust and Elija Godwin. (Courtesy of Maurice Pierce)

Larry Rubama: Hampton coach Maurice Pierce leads Team USA at World Track Championships

Hampton University track coach Maurice Pierce had a March to remember as he was the...

757Teamz

Brook Ferlato of Princess Anne and Alicia Demartine of Warhill go for the ball during the first half at Princess Anne High School in Virginia Beach, Va., March 25, 2025. Princess Anne won 3-0. (Peter Casey / For The Virginian-Pilot)

757Teamz girls soccer Top 15: Key non-district games this week could provide some separation

Games on Tuesday could provide some separation for the Top 15: Four games will involve...

Restaurants, Food and Drink

These Ginger Apricot Muffins were made with Bob’s Red Mill Egg Replacer instead of fresh eggs. (Photo by Cathy Thomas)

Recipes: Eggs too expensive? Here’s how to bake without them

Here's how to make Ginger Apricot Muffins, Buttermilk Pancakes and Jelly Donut Cupcakes with an...

Opinion

Northup Grumman's Antares rocket lifts off the launch pad at NASA's Wallops Island flight facility in Wallops Island, Va., on Feb. 20, 2021. The rocket was delivering cargo to the International Space Station. (Steve Helber/AP)

Editorial: Boosting Wallops Island will pay dividends for coastal Virginia

Boosting support for the Wallops Island Flight Facility will advance Virginia's space sector, which continues...

National News

People gather for a candlelight vigil in support of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in front of its headquarters in Atlanta, Friday, March 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Ben Gray)

Trump administration sued over decision to rescind billions in health funding

The lawsuit says not paying the money will have a devastating effect on public health.

Military

This image provided by the U.S. Air Force shows Lt. Gen. Dan Caine. (U.S. Air Force via AP)

Watch: Trump’s pick for Joint Chiefs chairman vows to be apolitical and addresses Signal chat

Caine's nomination is likely to raise questions whether he will remain independent of Trump.

National Politics

FE – Delivering a brief inaugural address from the portico of the White House, President Franklin D. Roosevelt calls for “a durable peace,” Jan. 20, 1945, as from left, Edwin Halsey, Secretary of State, three unidentified Secret Service agents, Marine Corps Col. James Roosevelt, Maj. Gen. Edwin Watson, partially obscured, and Vice President Harry S. Truman, listen. (AP Photo)

Why does the US restrict its presidents to 2 terms? A look at the tradition Trump is questioning

Here's the historical and legal tradition behind the presidency being a job for a maximum...

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