Hampton
Morning News
Thursday, September 11th, 2025
Good morning, Hampton. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 11th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The City of Hampton launched a contest — installing oversized picture frames at Buckroe Beach, Mill Point Park, Bluebird Gap Farm, Sandy Bottom Nature Park and Air Power Park — to celebrate its fifth All-America City designation and invite residents and visitors to post photos on social media with the tag PictureThisHampton to win prizes by the end of the month. City of Hampton
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Today marks the 24th anniversary of 9/11 in Hampton Roads with several remembrance events scheduled — including a 9 a.m. ceremony at the Harry E. Diezel Fire Training Center in Virginia Beach and an 11 a.m. ceremony at Portsmouth's High Street Landing — and more activities planned in Norfolk, Chesapeake, Williamsburg, Arlington, and Outer Banks, with a 9/11 Heroes 5K run set for Sept. 20. WAVY
- ➤ THRIVE Peninsula will launch Sabor Familiar to bring Latin American flavors to Hampton Roads for Hispanic Heritage Month by opening a Hispanic foods section at The Market at Thrive on Sept. 15 and calling for donations during a food drive from Sept. 15—Oct. 15. In partnership with Newport News, it will host a community mixer on Sept. 16 at 12749 Nettles Drive from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. WAVY
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor Glenn Youngkin ordered that the United States and Virginia flags be flown at half-staff on all state and local buildings to honor nearly 3,000 lives lost on September 11, 2001 and the heroes who rescued others—flags will be lowered at sunrise today and remain half-staff until sunset. The Hampton Roads Messenger
- ➤ Air Force veteran Dylan Borland testified Tuesday before a congressional committee that he saw a 100-foot triangle craft at Langley that interfered with his phone during a night shift — his report of the incident later led to retaliation and workplace harassment and drove him to become a whistleblower concerned with a sensitive national security issue. WAVY
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ As fall and winter approach, the Virginia Department of Health advised residents to get a flu vaccine by the end of October and practice good hygiene to help prevent flu and other respiratory viruses from spreading—especially for young children, older adults, pregnant women and those with weak immune systems. Local pharmacies and doctors will offer vaccines as the season progresses. WAVY
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Babylove & The Van Dangos Concert
5-9 p.m. — Fort Monroe Fishing Pier — Check event page for ticket details — Experience the lively performance of Babylove & The Van Dangos with hits like 'Stomy Weather' and more!
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NPS Walking Tour: Black Heritage at Fort Monroe
1-2 p.m. — Fort Monroe Visitor & Education Center — Free entry — Explore the diverse history at ‘Freedom’s Fortress’ on this engaging walking tour.
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Phish Concert
6:29-7:59 p.m. — Hampton Coliseum — Tickets required — Experience the legendary live performance of the beloved band Phish.
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Southern Soul Trailride with Jeter Jones
6-9 p.m. — Virginia Air & Space Science Center — Tickets required — Experience a lively Trailride featuring Southern Soul artist Jeter Jones and RNB vibes across two music venues.
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An Evening With Phish
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Hampton Coliseum — Information on ticket availability — Experience the unique sounds of Phish in a classic venue.
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Singin' in the Rain - Classic Movie Nights
2-3:30 p.m. — The American Theatre — Hot-buttered popcorn awaits — Enjoy a timeless classic with a dose of nostalgic charm.
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CaribFest Block Party
5-10 p.m. — Town Point Park — Free entry — Celebrate Caribbean culture with lively music, food, and vibrant performances at this annual festival.
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Phoebus Jazz Festival
7:30-9:00 p.m. — The American Theatre — All ages welcome — Experience a weekend of world-class jazz that inspires the soul and warms the heart.
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Garden Bros Nuclear Circus
1:00-2:30 p.m. — Larry King Law's Langley Speedway — Tickets from $22.40 — Experience the world's largest circus under the biggest big top in Hampton, VA.
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The HillBenders Concert
7:30-9:00 PM — The American Theatre — No Refunds / No Exchanges — Experience the virtuosic sounds of Missouri's progressive bluegrass quintet.
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