Good morning, Hampton.

Virginia Natural Gas celebrated its 175th anniversary by donating $175,000 to Union Mission Ministries and formally presented the grant on Sept.

18—its employees also aided the mission’s daily operations. The gift supports the agency’s emergency shelter, meals, and job training programs.

Veteran volunteers from American Legion Post 327 began building Habitat for Humanity’s 250th home in Suffolk on Monday — the new home, called the Jimmy Carter Foundation Legacy Home, will serve a single mother and her child with a 0% interest mortgage once she completes the required sweat equity. Habitat for Humanity noted that builds like this typically take about six months to complete depending on weather.

Target will hire over 300 seasonal employees in its supply chain facilities in Hampton Roads for the holiday season—these new roles offer health, financial, and scheduling benefits and may lead to full-time positions after the season.

Dominion Energy advises customers to ready their homes for winter by checking HVAC systems, sealing air leaks, and using a budget billing plan—based on past usage—to help manage heating costs expected to rise by 7.6%, while also offering $600 in winter assistance.

Gov. Glenn Youngkin visited Paul D.

Camp Community College in Smithfield on Wednesday to celebrate the opening of the Isle Maritime Trades Academy Lab School—created in partnership with Huntington Ingalls Newport News Shipbuilding and Isle of Wright County schools to offer high school students hands-on maritime training.

Delegate Shelly Simonds from Newport News said on Sept 22 she wants to end parking minimums to help developers build more homes—rules that she says have long blocked needed housing and forced local governments to limit growth.

The Pentagon is planning to delay a nationwide PFAS testing program—up to 10 years—to check for toxic chemicals in firefighting foam at military sites.

Old Dominion University researcher Eva Doty and Rep. Jen Kiggans warned that the delay could raise risks of cancer, heart disease, and fertility issues in local communities.

Mary the tunnel-boring machine broke through onto the south island of the Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel on Wednesday afternoon as onlookers cheered the milestone—Gov. Glenn Youngkin and transportation officials said the nearly $4 billion project will double capacity and is set to finish by spring 2027.

Old Dominion University hired Marty Irvine, Jr. as its new Associate Vice President for National Security Initiatives — he served 27 years in the Navy and will work to strengthen ties with the Pentagon and local defense partners.

He aims to boost high-tech growth and support shipbuilding in the area.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Barktoberfest 2025

12-6 p.m. — Mill Point Park — Entry fee TBD — Celebrate fall with furry friends at this fun festival featuring music, food trucks, and a costume contest for pets and people.

Butch Cassidy and The Sundance Kid

2-5 PM — The American Theatre — Hot-Buttered Popcorn & an all-new Silver Screen — Experience classic screwball comedies and stirring dramas on the big screen.

Sing & Smile with Art Rowe

3-4 p.m. — Hampton Virginia Aquaplex — Free entry — Enjoy a delightful hour of acoustic tunes and sing-alongs with local Navy Veteran and guitarist Art Rowe.

Midnight Rain: Live Taylor Swift Tribute

8-11 p.m. — The Vanguard Brewpub & Distillery — Cost varies — Experience your favorite Taylor Swift tunes in an intimate setting with Midnight Rain.

For the Culture Wine RnB Festival

4-10 p.m. — Hampton Roads Convention Center — $60.54 — Sip and celebrate with fine wines and 90s R&B vibes in a chic atmosphere.

Hampton Roads Philharmonic: October Classics

2:00 – 3:30 PM — The American Theatre — Ticket info not provided — Experience the rich sounds of familiar and new composers in an unforgettable afternoon of classical music.