WHRO Reports

“We've never seen anything like this,” said a local bird expert.

Norfolk is facing some of the highest substance-use-related health burdens in the region.

City council won't consider any applications for data centers before planners finish regulations for the industry.

Jennifer Economy of Chesapeake realized state laws made it hard for her son to manage his Type I diabetes at school. She worked with advocates to introduce legislation that allows children to better manage their diabetes in school.

Some routes will have more frequent service, while others will be discontinued or absorbed into more popular lines.

Change for the iconic Oceanfront resort had been anticipated after a financing agreement was adjusted for a potential sale.

A 911 call can leave first responders searching for the right address or the safest way into a scene. Newport News officials say drones could soon help answer those questions before crews arrive.

A council decision on the proposal could come in July, which would add 659 for-sale units and tackle maintenance.

Residents will no longer have to separate trash and recyclables.

The agreement allows the utility to buy about 30 acres at Corporate Landing Business Park.

The annual art event gathers young and experienced artists to create original works at the Oceanfront.

Congress passed the initiative three years ago.

Primaries to lock in candidates in the November elections begin June 18. Primary Election Day is now Aug. 4, 2026.

The data facility will use AI to comb data sets stored at Department of Energy research centers across the country. Officials say it will speed up scientific discoveries.

Dominion Energy is building a state-mandated pilot program that would pay customers to tap into resources such as smart thermostats and EV chargers.

The land near Pleasure House Point Natural Area was once eyed for a larger apartment project.

Local spots from Norfolk to Virginia Beach are offering specials and extended hours for tournament matches.

One expert says Hampton Roads is actually beating many national trends, for better and for worse.

Developers are calling the concept The Bluffs at Kiskiac. It includes more than 700 homes and an open-air museum showcasing 42 busts once located at York County's Presidents Park.

An ambitious statewide project is documenting the fox species to learn about potential declines.

A lawsuit was filed against the Sheriff's Office, city and others. Hill died in 2024 days after a use of force incident.

Community groups and several parents criticized his statement as segregationist and racist.

Amid pop-up parties and parking chaos, some park users call the curfew a lazy fix that punishes everyone for the actions of a few.

Elizabeth River Trails will soon plant tomatoes, pumpkins and more.

“I want readers to just see fellow neighbors and human beings who are simply just having a different experience of life,” said Jayme Drew.

The nonprofit's new mobile clinic will help it continue to perform thousands of procedures around the region.

Returning vendors say it's an unexpected fresh start.

As the city-owned mall heads toward demolition, some tenants say promised relocation help never materialized.

The law applies to hospitals and emergency rooms that provide mental health or developmental care across the commonwealth.

National data shows Black women are about twice as likely as white women to experience stillbirth.

Some community members worry the holiday's meaning and its neighborhood roots could be lost.

The proposal comes after a Planning Commission letter noted current zoning allows data centers in industrial areas.

Local transportation leaders factored in how technology, sea-level rise and population growth may affect commutes, freight and public transit over the next few decades.

Governor Abigail Spanberger's veto shocked advocates for an adult-use market.

Some are throwing in the towel, while others are hunkering down.

Virginia Beach's 5/31 Memorial was unveiled to the public Sunday on the 7th anniversary of the mass shooting.

The ongoing research looks at how parks and trails affect local wildlife, flooding and residents' wellbeing.

Shellfish farmers are working with the Virginia Institute of Marine Science to better understand the looming issue.

While officers cite crowd safety, council members push back against duplicate permits.

The historic theater won't reopen anytime soon, but some locals hold onto hope it will in the future.

Data shows chronic disease rates are above the state average in Hampton Roads, which can be brought on or worsened by excess weight.

Some work remains but the memorial will be open to the public during a remembrance gathering on the anniversary of the mass shooting.