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These are the landlords who evicted the most Norfolk tenants last year
A company that operates private, off-campus rental properties for Old Dominion University students and Norfolk's public housing authority were the city's two biggest evictors in 2024, according to new data and analysis from the Equity Center at the University of Virginia.
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US tariffs on Canada and Mexico kick take effect, as China takes aim at US farm exports
President Donald Trump’s long-threatened tariffs have gone into effect, kicking off a trade war with America's neighbors.
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Trump will stand before Congress and offer divided nation an accounting of his turbulent first weeks
President Donald Trump will give an accounting of his turbulent first weeks in office as a divided nation struggles to keep pace tonight.
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Property values are up nearly 10% in Portsmouth since 2023
Portsmouth's total assessed property value for the upcoming fiscal year is projected at $10.9 billion, which represents a 3.6% increase over fiscal 2024 and a 9.4% increase over fiscal 2023.
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Photos: Cox wins class 5 wrestling title
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Crime and Public Safety
24-year-old dies, 3 others wounded in shooting on Arcadia Avenue in Portsmouth
An investigation is underway after a 24-year-old man died and three other people were wounded...
Sports
David Teel: Hokies enter their toughest week on heels of promising win over Syracuse
The Hokies face their roughest week of the season: a Tuesday visit from desperate North...
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Boys basketball VHSL tournaments: Defending champs Woodside, Hampton highlight 8 teams vying for state title
The Wolverines, defending Class 5 champions, are trying to become the fourth boys basketball team...
Restaurants, Food and Drink
An Iranian-American chef sets out to demystify the cuisine of his youth in a cookbook
The dishes reflect the cuisine’s heavy use of herbs and sour flavors.
Opinion
Editorial: Virginia leaders must push back against potential Medicaid cuts
The commonwealth’s leaders should make it clear to those in Washington that slashing Medicaid is...
National News
Texas measles outbreak fueled by distrust in public health and personal choice
Another outbreak is also spreading, and that's mistrust in vaccines and public health.
Military
The Pentagon is sending about 3,000 more active-duty troops to the US-Mexico border
Pete Hegseth has ordered elements of a Stryker brigade combat team and a general support...
National Politics
Trump’s tariff tactics carry higher economic risks than during his first term
Trump's first term trade war didn’t do much damage to the U.S. economy. Or much...
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The best handheld vacuums for effortless spring cleaning
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