The Virginia Zoo has welcomed three new residents to the Asia-Trail of the Tiger exhibit. According to a press release, a female Malayan tiger named Cahaya arrived at the zoo in late May and explored her exhibit for the first time in early August. Early last week, the zoo introduced two new female red pandas,…… 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
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
Seniors Ages 62+ Get Free Admission to the Virginia Zoo Wednesdays in September
To celebrate seniors and the contributions they make to our communities, the Virginia Zoo is offering free admission to guests over the age of 62 every Wednesday in September. This discount can only be used for walk-ups. Seniors will need to bring a valid ID as proof of age at the time of entry. Other…… 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
Get Free Tickets to Hundreds of Museums on Free Museum Admission Day this September
Saturday, September 17, 2022 is Free Museum Admission Day. This annual free event grants free general admission for two people each to hundreds of museums nationwide. To get started, visit smithsonianmag.com, then select the museum you want to attend for free and submit your name & email address. You’ll then be able to download your…… Read More
Blue Angels Announce First Female Pilot, an ODU Grad Based at Oceana
The Blue Angels have added the first female demonstration jet pilot to its aerial demonstration team. Lt. Amanda Lee, an ODU graduate based at Oceana, is the newest core member of the Navy’s famed team. Lee is currently assigned to the “Gladiators” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 106 and goes by the call sign “Stalin.”…… Read More