What most Hampton Roads residents know about the town is that ham comes from there. It’s true: Smithfield is known as the “Ham Capital of the World,” and members of the English monarchy had standing orders for their famous hams…
We live in Tidewater, or call it Coastal Virginia if you like. Even the name Hampton Roads means stretches of deep water, not freeways. We all live within a few miles of some kind of water – the bay, a…
By Stephanie Harris Fishing is a great outdoor activity to enjoy! Here in Hampton Roads, we have so many different options: fresh-water fishing, salt-water fishing, brackish-water fishing, out-on-the-sea fishing, and more. Below are a few great places to go fish. Please…
By Jeff Hewitt Ghent occupies a unique space in the cultural landscape of the august city of Norfolk. But what is exactly it that seems so special? It’s not our oldest neighborhood — that honor likely goes to downtown, but Ghent on its…
Virginia Beach is full of things to do with family and friends. Parks, Beach, Museums and so much more! Virginia Beach was also named the best big city to live in! COVID-19 is still impacting what we can enjoy in…
Greenbrier is a community located in the city of Chesapeake, Virginia. Greenbrier Parkway, a major road in Greenbrier, is the commercial hub of Chesapeake. Shopping centers line this major road, including Greenbrier Mall. Another major road, Volvo Parkway, cuts across Greenbrier Parkway. This road…
By Ryan C. Benton It was just a few weeks ago that you were looking at buying a house or, perhaps, selling your home and putting your hard-won equity to work. Then the COVID-19 pandemic struck and left you with…
This 400-year old city has played a vital role in America’s past. Hampton is laden with preserved architecture, historic landmarks, and museums that chronicle the city’s integral part in history. Hampton has a mild climate with ample rainfall and its…
By Jeff Hewitt “Wine is one of the most civilized things in the world and one of the most natural things of the world that has been brought to the greatest perfection, and it offers a greater range for enjoyment and…
Ford’s Colony is a secure, multi-generational gated community of over 5,400 residents in more than 2,500 homes situated on a landscape of golf courses, ponds, wetlands, and woodlands in Williamsburg, Virginia. Located near a variety of outdoor activities, entertainment and…