Memorial Day began after the Civil War to honor fallen soldiers but has evolved into a summer kickoff marked by travel and ...

Norfolk is gearing up for Sail250, an international maritime celebration planned for June 2026 to mark the United States’ 250th anniversary.

King Charles has transformed a royal retreat at Sandringham into a luxury holiday rental available to the public. The Folly, ...

As thousands of visitors head to Norfolk’s beaches this holiday weekend, city crews are gearing up to keep the shorelines ...

Memorial Day is a U.S. holiday that's supposed to be about mourning the nation's fallen service members, but it's come to ...

The Mermaid City is known for its historic landmarks and structures, but it takes continued preservation efforts to keep them standing tall, and now, there’s a focus ...

Memorial Day is a U.S. holiday that's supposed to be about mourning the nation's fallen service members, but it's come to ...

City/county offices/courts Chesapeake, Hampton, James City County, Newport News, Norfolk, Poquoson, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Virginia Beach, Williamsburg, York County: closed Monday Schools Chesapeake, ...

It's going to be a busy weekend at Norfolk International Airport. Nearly 90,000 people could come through ORF over four days. An airport spokesperson said he's confident things will run smoothly ...

Norfolk is hosting its 14th annual Norfolk Bike Month. Whether it is a family trek through the Northside Park Bike Trail, a solo ride on the Elizabeth River Trail or meeting fellow bike riders at ...

Last night saw a “spectacular” event mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day. Hunstanton Town Council, North Norfolk Holiday Cottages and Jak Ropa of NUAV Ltd came together to light up Hunstanton’s ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...