Elaine Luria and Jen Kiggans are outlining health care plans ahead of early voting starting Sept.
18 in Virginia’s 2nd District. Luria plans to restore Medicaid funding and extend TRICARE while Kiggans focuses on supporting rural hospitals.
Hampton Roads Transit reported its ridership climbed past 10 million in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, marking a 6 percent increase.
Bus, light rail, ferry, paratransit and OnDemand Ridesharing services contributed to the rise amid local event activity.
KUSP and Tidewater Compost have launched Compost for Change to sponsor 100 Hampton families with a starter kit for recycling yard and kitchen waste (participants can drop materials at drop-off sites including one at Berkley Center).
The program kicked off this month and aims to boost local sustainable food systems.
Hampton University's nursing school names Dr. Michael Jones as its new leader, marking a milestone as he becomes the first black man to head the program.
A first-generation HU nursing PhD graduate, he plans to serve as a role model for aspiring health care professionals.
Four horses rescued from a Texas kill pen are now recovering in Suffolk & North Carolina under the care of the United States Equine Rescue League.
Their rehabilitation will take at least four months as the rescue seeks donations to cover veterinary bills.
French and U.S. Navy officials gathered Saturday at Fort Story to honor the 245th anniversary of the Battle of the Capes, the 400th anniversary of the French Navy, and the 50th anniversary of the Comte de Grasse statue.
The event highlighted the long-standing bond between France and local military ties.
Health insurance premiums for Affordable Care Act plans in Virginia are set to increase by about 16.7% for 2027 as federal subsidies end—state measures approved earlier may reduce costs through enhanced reinsurance and a new assistance program starting in October.
Diane Jones will debut her award-winning music show Feminine Fusion on WHRO 90.3 FM on Sunday, Sept.
6 at 2 p.m. The nationally syndicated program spotlights female composers and musicians and will stream live.
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