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Once temperatures climb, summer entertaining tends to look a little different. Heavy comfort foods give way to lighter fare, tables move outdoors and hosts are on the hunt for dishes that feel effortless without sacrificing flavor. It’s a season for skewers, salads and small bites that are easily shared on a patio among friends and loved ones.

Sentara is taking another step to support colleagues who serve in the military with the launch of a new paid military leave benefit, in effect as of June 1, 2026. The benefit provides eligible full-time and part-time colleagues up to 30 days of paid leave each year to fulfill military responsibilities, whether that’s active-duty service, training, weekend drills, National Guard duty, or other required service commitments.

After a three year absence, World Wrestling Entertainment’s flagship brand, Monday Night RAW returns to the Norfolk Scope on August 10th with an incredible card that will air live all over the world. And it gets even better. WWE wrestling fans rejoice! In celebration of the United States of America’s 250 year birthday, WWE is offering for a limited time, now through 11:59PM July 6th, 25% off select tickets for ALL domestic WWE live events with the code AMERICA.

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — When’s the last time you went to the doctor for a check-up? Now’s a great time to check in on your health and learn about the men’s health and preventive services that TRICARE covers. TRICARE covers a range of screenings and services designed to keep you healthy at every stage of life.

Take a step back in time at the Military Aviation Museum’s South Pacific-themed Hangar Dance! Join the fun as the museum’s hangars, ramp and aircraft collection are used to transport you to an island base in the 1940s. Grace Street Seven, our Swing Band for the evening, will be playing in the shade of historic aircraft. The dance floor?

HAMPTON ROADS, Va. — Drive Safe Hampton Roads and the Virginia Beach Restaurant Association want you to have a great 4th of July celebration filled with the fun of the beach and the incredible variety of delicious restaurants that Virginia Beach offers. These organizations have teamed up to help everyone get home safely.

What a wonderful time to be alive in the greatest place on God’s Green Earth, THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA!! As America gets ready on July 4th to celebrate our 250th Anniversary of us declaring our independence from England, I would like to say, THANK YOU AMERICA, for giving everyone, especially me, the opportunity to make a better life for myself and my family.

NORFOLK, Va. — Something wickedly wonderful is about to debut at Norfolk Botanical Garden (NBG). The rare corpse flower (Amorphophallus titanum) is expected to bloom within days, offering visitors a unique opportunity to witness one of the world’s most unusual, smelliest and most spectacular botanical events. The anticipated bloom comes as the Garden prepares to open The Garden of Tomorrow on Sept. 12, 2026. The Perry Conservatory will focus on plant conservation and education.

NORFOLK, Va. — Breakfast with the Animals is a fan favorite in the Virginia Zoo’s event calendar as one of the most popular offerings of the year, and this event just got even better! It now offers the chance to beat the summer heat, park in a prime spot during the busiest season, and splash around in the Fountain Plaza all before the Zoo opens to the general public.

NORFOLK, Va. — Get ready for an unforgettable Independence Day in Norfolk with two dazzling fireworks displays lighting up the night sky! Hampton Roads residents and visitors alike are invited to join the celebration with events on Friday, July 3, at Ocean View Beach Park and Saturday, July 4, at Town Point Park.