Good morning, Hampton.

Hampton City and the Aberdeen Gardens neighborhood dedicated an accessibility ramp at the historic museum on Oct 1—built with a grant from the Dominion Energy Charitable Fund and installed by W.F.

Magann Corp—that now helps visitors using wheelchairs, canes, and walkers enter the museum. City leaders and museum officials celebrated this step as a move toward making the historic site accessible to everyone.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and local groups plan events across Hampton Roads to support survivors and raise awareness.

One event is the sold-out Women Against Violence Luncheon in Virginia Beach on Oct. 3, with additional vigils, galas, a summit, a walk and a financial empowerment program on later dates—each organized by community groups.

Attorneys general from five states—Virginia, Washington, Arizona, Connecticut and New York—filed a lawsuit in the Eastern District of Virginia yesterday against Zillow and RedFin for a deal that ended RedFin's apartment rental ad business and reduced competition.

The suit follows a similar filing by the Federal Trade Commission, and both companies maintain that the deal benefits property managers and renters.

Teri and Patrick Caserta, whose son Brandon died by suicide in 2018 and whose efforts helped pass the Brandon Act for better mental health support, say Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's review of military leadership definitions—designed to lessen accountability—will put service members at risk. They plan to meet with Hegseth to ensure that new policy changes preserve the protections established by the law.

Local food pantries in Hampton Roads report that the ongoing government shutdown is straining supplies and increasing demand from families facing hardships.

At Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Food Pantry, officials say lost funding and job losses are pushing donations down—experts fear shortages soon.

Sentara’s Crawlin’ Crab Half Marathon will take place this weekend in Hampton with a half marathon, 5K, kids mile and the Shell Yeah Challenge from Friday—Oct.3 to Sunday—Oct.5, and local drivers are advised to plan for road closures and delays.

Norfolk State dropped its third straight game in an 18-13 loss to Wagner, and Coach Michael Vick said the team will learn from its mistakes as it prepares for a rivalry game against Hampton University on Saturday (Oct 4).

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.

Classic Movie Night - The Birds

2-3:30 p.m. — The American Theatre — Admission fee applies — Enjoy hot-buttered popcorn as you immerse yourself in the classic film ‘The Birds’ on the big screen.

Troy Breslow Live Performance

8-10:30 p.m. — Victorian Station “The Big Pink” — Ticket Info Not Provided — Enjoy heartfelt tunes from Virginia's own singer-songwriter Troy Breslow as he captivates with his guitar and lyrics.

Hampton CVB Halloween Speedfest

5-6:30 p.m. — Larry King Law's Langley Speedway — Ticket prices vary — Experience an exciting night of spooky racing featuring sprints and mini cups.