Hampton
Morning News
Tuesday, April 15th, 2025
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Good morning, Hampton. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 15th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, May 17 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., the Peninsula SPCA will host its second annual Tailgate in Downtown Hampton to bring together pet lovers and their pets. The event will feature activities such as a dog talent show and a Small Dog Dash for pets under 15 pounds—local restaurants will join a cocktail challenge while Lost Soul Society and KRUNCH provide live music. 13 News Now
- ➤ United Way of the Virginia Peninsula is surveying local nonprofits and hosting a community conversation today to assess how federal funding cuts are affecting vital services. The group aims to align efforts between nonprofits, local governments and funders — a move meant to help communities cope as budgets remain tight. WHRO Public Media
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On Wednesday at 9 p.m., WHRO-FM will air its 'A Local Touch – Music with a Virginia Connection' show featuring Rachmaninoff’s Third Piano Concerto to mark his 150th anniversary and other classical works. The program will also include pieces by William Byrd, Mozart, Hailstork and Bach. WHRO Public Media
- ➤ Professor Judith Giesberg released a book in February that shows how freed slaves used newspaper ads to search for lost family after slavery ended. The book shares hundreds of Virginia ads—like ones from Norfolk and Hampton—and reveals a long search for reconnecting relatives. WHRO Public Media
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Virginia Department of Health laid off or paused contracts for 530 people on March 25 when the federal government ended three COVID-related grants—resulting in a $219 million funding loss, and the agency said it is reviewing alternative funding options while keeping essential services active. WHRO Public Media
SPORTS NEWS
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Easter Egg Hunt & Spring Fling
10 AM – 5 PM — Hunt Club Farm — $20 per child, $16 per adult, free for kids 2 and under — Enjoy a fun-filled day with egg hunts, visits with the Easter Bunny, and live music.
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Hampton Car Auction
6 p.m. — 16 Nettles Ln, Hampton, VA — Registration required — Discover 300,000+ salvage cars and trucks at this vibrant auction event.
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Alfred Hitchcock's North by Northwest Screening
7-11 p.m. — The American Theatre — Starting at $10 — Experience mystery and suspense in one of Alfred Hitchcock's greatest thrillers featuring Cary Grant.
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The Journey Experience
7:30-10:30 p.m. — The American Theatre — Cost info not specified — Experience the biggest tribute to rock legends Journey with hits from their iconic catalog.
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Virginia 24 Hour Run for Cancer
7 AM – 7 AM — Sandy Bottom Nature Park — Entry fee applies — Participate in a marathon to support cancer research in a beautiful natural setting.
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2025 R&B Soul Experience
4-10 p.m. — Mill Point Park — Tickets required — Experience live R&B performances featuring Lyfe Jennings and Tyra B in a vibrant outdoor setting.
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Hampton University Class of 1985 40th Reunion
8 AM - 5 PM — Hampton University — Reunion registration required — Celebrate 40 years with classmates at a weekend filled with nostalgia and coastal festivities.
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