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The exploration of possible high-capacity transit in Chesapeake could include light rail. (Photo by Ryan Murphy)

Hampton Roads Transit looks at potential rapid transit, light rail options in Chesapeake

Chesapeake is partnering with the regional agency on a study that is expected to wrap up late next year.

Virginia Children's Festival Is A Big Hit With Families

A little rain and wind did not keep families away from the annual Virginia Children's Festival last weekend. Many children enjoyed the games and activities at the WHRO booth.

Heather's WHRO Passport Picks - October 2023

Don't miss out on these WHRO Passport picks, curated by our very own staff and updated regularly!

Chesapeake among Virginia cities asking lawmakers to take another look at pretext law

Some cities in Virginia are asking the General Assembly to revisit a new law aimed at preventing racial profiling.

Virginia Beach students have gone to school board meetings for almost a year to speak out against policies pertaining to trans students. Many said the policies endanger trans children. (Photo by Mechelle Hankerson)

Virginia Beach adopts Youngkin’s policies on trans students

The Virginia Beach school board’s approval comes after a year of discussion and months of deliberation.

VCU, William & Mary join Hazing Prevention Consortium cohort

Virginia Commonwealth University and William & Mary are the latest Virginia schools to join the Hazing Prevention Consortium, a research-based approach to hazing prevention. There are 11 schools in what is now the sixth cohort, including Princeton University and Harvard College.

Curious Commonwealth asks: How much of my recycling actually gets recycled?

Multiple Virginia school districts targeted with hoax bomb threats

More than half a dozen Virginia school districts received bomb threats Tuesday and Wednesday in what could have been a coordinated effort to disrupt schools.

Hampton’s Bay Shore Hotel and its place in the Green Book are commemorated with a historical marker — one of many sites of African American heritage in Hampton Roads. (Photo by Laura Philion)

First state historical marker commemorating Green Book site is unveiled in Hampton

The Bay Shore Hotel served Black visitors until the 1970s.

NC lawmakers block Outer Banks towns from regulating new affordable housing

Six towns in Dare County have filed a lawsuit to block part of the state budget bill that bans them from regulating a new affordable housing development.

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