The 4th of July weekend is approaching! Make your plans now to enjoy firework displays and Independence Day celebrations throughout Hampton Roads. CHESAPEAKE: Sunday, July 3rd: Celebrate Freedom. Celebrate America’s Birthday with the U.S. Fleet Forces Band, providing stirring patriotic sounds. Following the concert, fireworks by Pyrotecnico will illuminate the dark sky after sunset. Bring your own…… more »
The Norfolk Naval Shipyard delivered 137 U.S. flags to a local funeral home to honor fallen veterans this Flag Day. The tradition began six years ago when Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) Veteran Employee Readiness Group partnered with Sturtevant Funeral Home to create the “Retire Your Flag Program.” Citizens are invited to bring flags no longer…… more »
A Pittsburgh grandma recently “whooped” some Pittsburgh Steelers in pickleball but had no idea who she was playing against! screenshot of a group photo with “these guys” went viral after the woman’s daughter posted it on Twitter. 64-year-old Meg Burkardt texted her daughter a photo of a recent game that she “rolled up” to saying, “Started…… more »
New York Mets‘ ace, Max Scherzer, is giving back to his community. Mets insider Pat Ragazzo tweeted that Scherzer and his wife Erica will sponsor all adoption fees for all dogs over 30 pounds who are adopted from St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare Center in New Jersey through June 12. Max Scherzer and his wife Erica…… more »
After 17 years in the NFL, Ryan Fitzpatrick appears to have announced his retirement. The quarterback texted teammates a message with a very long list of names of players he’s played with, along with the words, “Forever grateful for the magical ride.” Teammate Fred Jackson posted it on Twitter with his own message of appreciation saying, “Congrats on…… more »
Krispy Kreme is celebrating this year’s high school and college seniors with a free dozen doughnuts on May 25th. Get a FREE Senior Day Dozen on 5/25/22 by visiting a Krispy Kreme shop and wearing or bringing something from the list below: Cap and gown with 2022 tassel, Class of 2022 apparel (t-shirt, sweatshirt, etc.),…… more »
The Buffalo Bills and the NFL have teamed up to contribute $400,000 to support the Buffalo community following a racist mass shooting Saturday. The Bills announced today that a combined $200,0000 will go to the Buffalo Together Community Response Fund. “On behalf of the Buffalo Together Community Response Fund, we are most grateful for the…… more »
Tom Brady will get roasted by Netflix to kick off the new series, Greatest Roasts of All Time: GROAT. Brady serves as executive producer and the show’s first roasting subject. His own roast is set to tape in 2023 following his next season in the NFL. “To quote my good friend, Marshawn Lynch … ‘I’m just…… more »
Summer is back at Starbucks. The popular coffee chain announced its new summer menu items on Tuesday (May 10th) and they include a Chocolate Cream Cold Brew and Lime-Frosted Coconut Bar. The Chocolate Cream Cold Brew is “inspired by nostalgic summer moments” and features Starbucks® Cold Brew topped with a chocolate cream cold-foam, and sweetened with…… more »
A sailor from Floyd, Virginia, assigned to Public Works Department (PWD) Bahrain, Naval Facilities Engineering Command Europe Africa Central (NAVFAC EURFACENT), was recently recognized as Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command, Atlantic, Sea Sailor of the Year. Petty Officer 1st Class Travis Duncan joined the Navy to serve his country. “I joined the Navy because I…… more »