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An illustration of a donkey at the 17th-century Jamestown Fort.

Jamestown archaeologists uncover centuries-old donkey tooth

The finding adds to a growing body of research about animals at the famous 17th-century settlement.

Members of the Virginia Beach City Public Schools board listened to more than 100 speakers commenting on a DEI resolution Tuesday, April 22, 2025 in Virginia Beach.

Virginia Beach School Board votes to consolidate middle school dual language immersion

The division says it has struggled with hiring staff to support it. Another option had been to phase it out.

The air traffic control tower at Norfolk International Airport. As the federal government shutdown continues, Virginia’s controllers — including those staffing the Norfolk tower — are among thousands nationwide working without pay to keep flights moving safely.

Federal shutdown strains Virginia’s skies as controllers work without pay

Elaine Luria speaks to supporters during her 2020 campaign against Republican Scott Taylor. She lost her seat two years later to current Republican U.S. Rep. Jen Kiggans.

Former U.S. Rep. Elaine Luria announces run for her old congressional seat

Luria joins a field of six other Democrats who will compete for their party’s nomination before facing Republican U.S. Rep. Jen Kiggans in November 2026.

Boyd Gaming's latest renderings of the Norfolk casino show the updated vision for the gaming hall, casino floor and hotel overlooking the Elizabeth River.

Casino will generate less than half the tax revenue Norfolk originally expected, officials say

Norfolk leaders say the city will still benefit — even if the amount is significantly less than early projections.

The Streetcar 390 Project is restoring one of the last streetcars used in Hampton in 1917. The project is raising money to restore the trolley and build an educational pavilion to house it in front of the Hampton History Museum.

Hampton's Streetcar 390 Project is on track to make history come alive

The Streetcar 390 Project is refurbishing a 1917 streetcar that once ran in the city. The project is also raising money for an educational pavilion to house the trolley.