Good morning, Hampton.

Christopher Griffin owns Mockingbird Pasta Bar and runs a food truck that serves hearty pasta dishes in Hampton Roads.

He said he works as operator, chef, dishwasher, janitor, and handyman (tasks he takes on to bring new flavors to the area).

The Community Outreach Coalition is opening a new workforce training center at 1702 Todds Ln in Hampton to help people get job training and enroll in college or GED programs.

The center will offer certifications in personal care aid — media production — cybersecurity and early childhood education, and its grand opening is planned for August.

Morgan Norris ‘25 of Hampton University earned ninth place in the prestigious Hearst Journalism Awards for her multimedia report 'Norfolk Underwater: Lost Time' — her work explored how rising sea levels have impacted Norfolk’s Black communities.

She was also chosen as a 2025 Pulitzer Center Reporting Fellow, adding to Hampton’s growing legacy in journalism.

The Virginia DMV is now offering the Blue Envelope Program to help officers communicate with drivers with autism during traffic stops by letting them carry important documents and an alert card in a bright blue envelope — which guides law enforcement to use patience and clear language — available free in DMV centers statewide.

Sentara Brock Cancer Center celebrated five years of offering cancer care by introducing its second 3D mobile mammography van on Thursday—designed to serve Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Virginia Beach with 2,000 screenings—and it plans to add a third van by year-end to help reach more patients. The center serves over 900 patients a day.

Lionsbridge FC beat Virginia Beach City FC 9-1 on Wednesday night at TowneBank Stadium—Ricky Louis scored a hat trick that helped secure a 5-0 halftime lead and a one-sided win.

The victory boosts their overall record as they prepare for a regular-season finale at home today—a win that could clinch a playoff berth.

Summer, Cider, & Crafts Festival

12-5 p.m. — Sly Clyde Ciderworks — Free admission — Celebrate summer with artisan crafts and refreshing ciders in a vibrant community setting.

Indiana Jones: Raiders of the Lost Ark

2-5 p.m. — The American Theatre — Tickets required — Experience a classic adventure film in a historic setting.

Hampton Princess Day

10 AM – 4 PM — Hampton Roads Convention Center — Ticket required — Experience a magical day filled with princess stories, songs, and crafts.

San Holo Live

2-5 p.m. — Monroe Rooftop — Tickets available — Enjoy an afternoon of future bass sounds from Sander van Dijck at this rooftop venue.

Basketball Camp: Playmaker College

9 a.m.-4 p.m. — Boo Williams Sportsplex — $795 — An empowering basketball camp focused on skills, mindset, and leadership for serious players.

Music By The Bay Summer Concert Series

7-8 p.m. — Continental Park — Free entry — Enjoy summer sunsets by the Chesapeake Bay with performances from talented regional artists.

R&B Soul Experience 25 with KeKe Wyatt

4-10 PM — Mill Point Park — $35 — Experience an unforgettable live performance by R&B sensation KeKe Wyatt in a beautiful outdoor setting.

Basketball Camp: Point Guard Prep

9 a.m.-4 p.m. — Boo Williams Sportsplex — $795 — Equip your child with essential basketball skills and mindset at this comprehensive summer camp.

ET The Extra Terrestrial Screening

2-5 p.m. — The American Theatre — Enjoy classic summer movie magic in a historic venue with a state-of-the-art screen.

Shawshank Redemption Screening

2-3:30 p.m. — The American Theatre — Cost information not provided — Experience the magic of a movie classic in a historic theatre.