Average down payment for DC-area homebuyers is now 10%
The median down payment of homebuyers nationally fell in April for the first time in two years, and in the D.C. area it’s lower than the national average.
The Music Beat: Beach Boy Brian Wilson left a lasting mark on American music
UVA pop culture expert Jack Hamilton says the 1960s music icon merged different genres into his unique style, taking rock and pop in new directions.
Watch live: Military parade, ‘No Kings’ protests held against Trump
The parade, honoring the Army’s long-planned 250th anniversary celebration and coinciding with Trump’s 79th birthday, is set to step off from the Lincoln Memorial under the threat of stormy weather in Washington and protests around the country tied to a turbulent week of immigration enforcement that has involved military deployment in Los Angeles.
As Trump’s military parade takes to the street, so do thousands of ‘No Kings’ protesters in Hampton Roads
Coinciding with Flag Day, the anniversary of the adoption of the Stars and Stripes as the official U.S. flag, and the Army’s 250th anniversary, organizers say the protest is in response to President Donald Trump’s military parade , cuts to Veterans Affairs resources and other cuts to social services and federal departments.
'No Kings' protests begin across the US on June 14: Live updates
The"No Kings" protests are planned to oppose what they see as Trump's power grab. The number of planned events is nearly double that of the April 5 "Hands Off" protest that saw millions of Americans turn out in big and small cities nationwide.
Youngkin to deploy National Guard for weekend’s ‘No Kings’ protests
Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s statement comes ahead of 2,000 protests planned against the Trump administration across the country. It is unclear where National Guard troops will be staged.
This Virginia Airbnb With a Lazy River Is Like Having Your Own Waterpark
Float your cares away at this spacious Airbnb, featuring its own pool, hot tub, and lazy river.
Miyares leans in on law-and-order message ahead of 2025 election
As he seeks a second term, Virginia’s attorney general backs President Donald Trump’s response to unrest in Los Angeles, touts crackdown on crime and corporate abuse but says his top
Here’s what to expect at the Army’s 250th anniversary parade on Trump’s birthday
Crews work on setting up an archway on the National Mall, during preparations for an upcoming military parade commemorating the Army’s 250th anniversary and coinciding with President Donald Trump’s 79th birthday, Thursday, June 12, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)
Air India black box recovered after crash that killed 241 onboard and several others on the ground
AHMEDABAD, India (AP) — Indian investigators on Friday recovered the digital flight data recorder, or the black box, of the Air India flight that fell from the sky and killed 241 people on board and several people on the ground, authorities said.
Stoney points to predecessor as Richmond water crisis seeps into LG race
Former Mayor Levar Stoney, running for lieutenant governor now, has pinned the blame on the city's January water crisis on his predecessor, Dwight Jones.
RV dealership family homestead near CCV’s James River Course listed at $5M
The nearly 10,000-square-foot house in Goochland's Randolph Square neighborhood has a putting green, a golf simulator in the pool house and a home theater.
Former VBPD officer found not guilty of sexual assault on duty, abduction
Former Virginia Beach police officer Sean Fearon was found not guilty of abduction and sexual penetration with an object while on duty by a jury Thursday.
Evaluating the Value of Classic Matchboxes
Classic matchboxes have fascinated collectors and enthusiasts for decades.
Hashmi leads fundraising in Virginia lieutenant governor race
State Sen. Ghazala Hashmi is leading all Democratic lieutenant governor candidates in fundraising ahead of Virginia’s June 17 primary.
Fenves leaves university presidency, appointed chancellor
On May 27, a university-wide press release announced that the Emory Board of Trustees appointed Board of Trustees Vice Chair and former Supreme Court of Georgia Chief Justice Leah Ward Sears (80L) as interim president. On Sept. 1, when Sears assumes her new post, Fenves will become Emory’s sixth chancellor.
In The Know 5-25: News, updates from Greenville area businesses and nonprofits
Conestee Nature Park is a 640-acre wildlife sanctuary six miles from downtown Greenville. Hurricane Helene devastated the park and a boardwalk known as Woodie Walk, a connector of the Green Loop trail. Annually, 200,000 students and others visit the preserve. The GWG grant will help build a stormproof solution to reconnect the Green Loop.
This Lesser-known Beach in Virginia Has a Scenic Seawall Trail, Stunning Sunrises, and Golden Sands
The public beach also offers shaded areas, restrooms, and public parking. Among Virginia’s 10,000 miles of shoreline lies a quaint swath of sandy shore in Hampton: Outlook Beach. This “secret beach” offers more than stunning water vistas and golden sands.
The Rhode Island baseball team is going dancing; where the Rams will be playing in the NCAA Tournament
URI is the No. 3 seed in the regional and will face the Dallas Baptist Patriots in a 7:30 p.m. first pitch on Friday
NCAA Baseball Tournament 2025: Clemson Tigers' official seed, regional bracket revealed
Here's who Cam Cannarella, Aidan Knaak and Clemson baseball will go up against in the 2025 Clemson Regional of the NCAA Baseball Tournament.
Locals react to abrupt closure of Mt. Trashmore Summer Carnival
The abrupt closure of the Mt. Trashmore Summer Carnival has left residents disappointed and concerned about the future of this annual festival.
One dead, one rescued following hiking incident at Crabtree Falls
One person was rescued, and one has died following a hiking incident that occurred at Crabtree Falls on Saturday, Nelson County Sheriff’s Office said.
No bond for Virginia Beach man facing new stalking charges for following woman home
A Virginia Beach man accused of stalking a woman will remain in jail until his next court hearing, after a judge denied his request to be sent to a treatment facility.
Letters for May 10: Pro-growth policy and clean energy can coexist
Letter writers discuss businesses supporting clean energy, historic tourism in Virginia Beach and bringing a “golden age” to America.
California is world’s No. 4 economy. How do other states rank?
California is not the only state economy that’s a business powerhouse on a global scale. The state’s businesses produced $4.1 trillion worth of goods and services in 2024, according to gross domestic product estimates from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. GDP is a broad measure of economic output.
VB Wave Trolley returns for the summer season
If you’re looking for an alternative route to traverse the Virginia Beach Oceanfront this weekend, have no fear, because the VB Wave Trolley Service returns to the city on Sunday.
ACC Softball Tournament bracket: TV schedule, scores for 2025 championship
ACC Softball Tournament begins Wednesday. Here's a look at the event, including the TV and live stream schedule, bracket, scores and more
Virginia Beach primary election: Candidates, where to vote and more
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Voters in Virginia Beach will help choose Virginia's Democratic candidates for lieutenant governor and attorney general, while Republicans can select their candidate in the race for the 97th District in the House of Delegates.
Virginia Beach woman charged in domestic killing of 90-year-old man, police say
Police have labeled a shooting which killed a 90-year-old Virginia Beach man domestic and charged a woman in connection with first-degree murder.
L.L. Bean opens 17K-square-foot store at UTC, first in Florida
L.L. Bean has opened its first store in Florida, at University Town Center. The nearly 17,000-square-foot shop is hosting a grand opening off North Cattlemen Road near Target May 9. Located in the previous Bed, Bath & Beyond space, the store has been welcoming customers daily since April 30 for a soft opening.
Filipino Cardinal among top candidates for pope; Virginia Beach community reacts
Papal conclave will begin on Wednesday, May 7. Among the top candidates is Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle of the Philippines.
Will politics keep Canadians away from Virginia Beach? The local tourism industry hopes not
With U.S. destinations reporting double-digit drops in Canadian tourists amid political tensions, Virginia Beach is hoping to keep its largest group of international travelers from looking elsewhere.
Letters for May 7: Don’t raise prices with Virginia Beach meals tax hike
Letter writers discuss proposed meals tax increase in Virginia Beach, spring bird migrations and DEI directives in schools.
Norfolk man accused of creating fake GoFundMe for fallen Virginia Beach officers
A man is arrested and accused of creating a fake GoFundMe account aimed at raising money for the loved ones of fallen Virginia Beach Police Officers Christopher Reese and Cameron Girvin.
Man charged with fraud, accused of trying to falsely fundraise following Virginia Beach officer deaths
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Police have arrested a man in a fraud attempt that took place after the deaths of two Virginia Beach Police Department officers. Officers Cameron Girvin and Christopher Reese were shot and killed on Feb. 21 by a man they pulled over for an expired registration.
Review: Tides Coastal Kitchen’s new menu serves Chesapeake Bay flavors in Virginia Beach
Tides Coastal Kitchen in the Delta waterfront hotel on Shore Drive launched a new spring and summer menu, full of Chesapeake Bay flavors and regional ingredients.