September 29th is National Coffee Day and you can celebrate with deals on your favorite cup of Joe. Check out a list of participating restaurant and chain deals below. Barnes & Noble The bookstore’s cafe is offering free tall hot or iced coffee with the purchase of any baked item. Burger King Royal Perks members…… Read More
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Actress Keke Palmer Surprises Chesapeake Man with $50,000 Prize For Winning ‘America’s Got Tacos’ Song Contest
Actress and singer Keke Palmer surprised Chesapeake native Reggie Lewis Halsey Jr. with some BIG news. Halsey Jr. was the grand prize winner of McCormick Spice’s “America’s Got Tacos” song contest! The contest called for contestants to create an original jingle showcasing their love of all things tacos for a chance to win $50,000, a…… Read More
Are You Using These Emojis Wrong? These Are the Most Commonly Misunderstood Emojis
Have you ever been confused by the use of an emoji? You’re not alone. This week, Adobe released a study on emojis and shared the three most MISUNDERSTOOD emojis are the cowboy hat face, cherries, and the upside-down face. According to “Emojipedia,” the cowboy represents “exuberance, whimsy, confidence, or adventure.” It’s also used in the…… Read More
Are You Using These Emojis Wrong? These Are the Most Commonly Misunderstood Emojis
Have you ever been confused by the use of an emoji? You’re not alone. This week, Adobe released a study on emojis and shared the three most MISUNDERSTOOD emojis are the cowboy hat face, cherries, and the upside-down face. According to “Emojipedia,” the cowboy represents “exuberance, whimsy, confidence, or adventure.” It’s also used in the…… Read More
Parents are Posting TikToks of their Black Daughters Watching ‘The Little Mermaid’ Trailer and It’s the Best Thing You’ll See All Day
Disney’s The Little Mermaid trailer dropped this weekend and parents took to TikTok to share videos of their daughters’ reactions. This is why representation matters. @callmedarii That’s why representation matters! We can’t wait to watch this ❤️ #fyp #littlemermaid #disney ♬ original sound – Dari We shed tears of joy watching these. @adeliachai2 Showing my…… Read More
Missy Elliott Responds After Portsmouth Changes Street Name in her Honor: “Tears of Joy”
Missy Elliott has responded to a Portsmouth city street being named in her honor. The Portsmouth native shared a message to the 757 this week saying, “my Grandma who passed when I was young always told me to stay PRAYED UP & DREAM BIG!” The rapper said she has cried “tears of joy” over the…… Read More
Busch Gardens Announces ‘DarKoaster,’ First Indoor Straddle Roller Coaster “Only For the Bravest Souls”
A spooky new experience is coming to Busch Gardens Williamsburg next year. The theme park announced the world’s first all-indoor straddle roller coaster, “DarKoaster,” will open in 2023. The new ride will be located where “Curse of DarKastle” used to be and is set to pay homage to the coaster which closed in 2017. According…… Read More
Dairy Queen’s Pup Cup Sales to Support Local Shelters in Hampton Roads This September
Dairy Queen is serving up a sweet treat for your pups and local animal shelters this month. Throughout September, select Mid-Atlantic locations will donate 100% of the sale of Pup Cups to local animal shelters. Dairy Queen Mid-Atlantic shared, “So far we’ve raised over $15,000 for shelters in the area through this amazing initiative. We…… Read More
Wawa Offers Teachers Free Coffee in September
Wawa is helping teachers get ready to go back to school with free coffee. The chain’s Mid-Atlantic locations are giving out free hot coffee all of September for teachers and school administrators through their “Cheers to Classrooms” promotion. Faculty need to share with a cashier that they work at a school to receive this offer. Wawa…… Read More
Lyft Offers Free Rides in Norfolk, Virginia Beach, and Williamsburg on Labor Day
Norfolk and Virginia Beach residents can receive a free ride on Labor Day from Drive Safe Hampton Roads and Lyft. 757 Sober Ride will be offered to residents 21 or older from 4 p.m. on Monday, September 5th, until 4:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 6th. To participate, download the Lyft app and enter the 757…… Read More