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Next Step to Success, a Norfolk nonprofit, will begin construction this fall on a $40 million campus at the DePaul site. The facility is designed to serve up to 400 teens through a multi-phase development.

Kevin Shive, known as 'Cat Daddy' at the Eastern Shore Regional Animal Control Facility, volunteers to aid recovery from a brain injury and is a member of Virginia’s Brain Injury Council.

The habitat for endangered species in Virginia will no longer be federally protected. The government's new definition of 'harm' excludes habitat destruction.

Hampton Roads hospitals vary in their use of visible weapons screening, as the law mandates no-weapons notices but does not require detectors. Some patients express a preference for physical screening to feel safer.

A Virginia Beach task force examining safety issues is holding listening sessions next week for teens and young adults. Additional sessions may be scheduled in the future.

The Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement has delayed a decision on including Virginia's federally recognized tribes as full partners. An extended deadline and expiring funding are creating uncertainty about the tribes' involvement in the agreement.

The article discusses the ongoing debate in Virginia regarding the state's authority to control armed forces, a topic that was contested by the Founders and remains a flashpoint today.

A Virginia Beach doctor is advocating for hospitals to establish protocols for treating Parkinson’s patients. Advocates warn that missed or delayed medication during hospital stays can cause serious complications.

A study found that air quality inside Hampton Roads public housing is significantly worse than outside, with smoking identified as a widespread issue despite federal smoke-free housing policies.

Chesapeake City Council has approved an 8-month hold on data center applications to develop a data center policy, conduct research, and gather public input.

Portsmouth firefighters’ union is advocating for collective bargaining to address staffing concerns, including mandatory overtime, understaffing, and safety issues. Union leadership highlighted these long-standing challenges as key reasons for the push.

Judges have ordered lawyers to finalize a mass settlement plan by October's end for thousands of Camp Lejeune water plaintiffs, who are veterans and family members experiencing frustration over delayed settlements.

ER visits by uninsured patients in Virginia hospitals increased by 8% last year, with the number expected to rise further due to current and upcoming federal healthcare changes causing Virginians to lose or drop their insurance.

Virginia crabbers are assisting in mapping the Chesapeake Bay's seafloor through sonar-equipped boats provided by VIMS and NOAA. The initiative involves scanning the seafloor to create detailed maps.

The MacArthur Center redevelopment project aims to reconnect downtown streets and attract a grocery store to the area. City officials state the initiative seeks to restore the street grid that was disrupted by the mall's opening in 1999.

Two supply ships were awarded the Presidential Unit Citation for their work in the war with Iran. This marks the first time supply ships have received the award in Navy history.

Congress is considering opening Chesapeake Bay oyster sanctuaries for commercial harvest, which could undermine decades of efforts to restore oyster populations in the bay.

The Virginia Attorney General settled a discrimination case against a Newport News landlord described as 'notorious.' The settlement prohibits the landlord from renting properties in Virginia.

Virginia Beach is seeking proposals for a key corner in Historic Kempsville. Officials aim to complete a final piece of redevelopment around a busy intersection that has seen recent transformations.

Audrey Leishman, a Virginia Beach woman who survived sepsis in 2015, authored a children’s book titled 'Katie Koala’s Biggest Fight' to educate parents about sepsis symptoms. The book aims to raise awareness of the condition following her personal experience.