Good morning, Hampton.

Defense Maritime Solutions, headquartered in Chesapeake, will invest $30 million in an expansion that adds 32 jobs and boosts domestic production of Wärtsilä engines; the company said the move aims to strengthen the defense supply chain and create new local opportunities.

Hampton-born artist Chris Diont'e uncovered his family’s history in his exhibition Ancestral Soil at Newport News’ Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center, which runs through Saturday — he will host a free quilting workshop on Friday to invite the community to share in his ancestry project.

WHRO Education led a session on media literacy in the age of AI on Aug.

12 at the Digital Teaching and Learning Conference, where educators learned classroom tips for using AI and checking sources (lateral reading) to boost digital citizenship.

Sentara Health told Anthem Blue Cross that if no deal is reached, nearly 215,000 Anthem members in Hampton Roads may face changes to in-network care next year.

The contract dispute centers on a 6.2% rate increase to offset rising costs + unpaid claims.

Big Pink Music In-The-Round: School of Jazz

4-7 p.m. — Big Pink Music — $25 General Admission, $10 for Listener Members, Free for Presenter Members — Experience an intimate acoustic performance by four acclaimed jazz musicians in a unique setting.