Lacroy “Atlas” Nixon hopes his work can get students involved in poetry and bolster a new generation of artists.Av 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

Mayor Mike Duman asked the city manager and attorney to explore Suffolk's legal options.Av 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

The Virginia Beach School Board voted in April to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion programs after Trump threatened to pull federal funds from schools.Av 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

A Chesapeake nurse was fired for reusing needleless syringes, and though there are no known cases of illness, and the risk of transmission is low, the hospital is recommending patients get tested.Av 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

Mitch Landrieu oversaw the recovery of New Orleans in the wake of Hurricane Katrina as mayor from 2010 to 2018. He sat down with WHRO to talk about the shared challenges between his city and Hampton Roads.Av 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

Hampton Roads leaders brace for impacts as the trade war heats up and tens of thousands of local workers worry about their jobs.Av 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

Expert says popular efforts to loosen local zoning laws aren’t enough to address affordability for the most vulnerable.Av 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

The show will follow the Virginia native as he returns to his home state to coach football at NSU.Av 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

The new Secretary of the Navy made his first stop Thursday in Hampton Roads. WHRO MIlitary Reporter Steve Walsh has the story.Av 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

For the last two elections, a voting system with 10 district elections for city council and one at-large election for mayor has been in place. Some city leaders want a referendum on the new and old systems.Av 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

The administration proposes cutting vacant bus driver positions, scaling back some raises to bring pay in line with the market, and holding off on several new teacher, special ed., and behavioral support aide hires in light of a local funding shortfall.Av 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

The pilot project includes 13 "bat flats" near Dominion's nuclear power plant in Surry.Av 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

The federal Institute of Museum and Library Services provided about $5 million to organizations in Hampton Roads in the last decade. Under a recent executive order, some of that could disappear.Av 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

The organization is hosting meetings and a survey to understand service nonprofits' needs and what local philanthropy can fill.Av 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

Restaurant owners are worried upping taxes on their customers will drive them to eat out of town, putting their establishments out of business.Av 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

VA Secretary Doug Collins opens the new VA clinic in Chesapeake amid controversy over the number of staff. WHRO Military reporter Steve Walsh has the story.Av 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

Kwame Alexander kicked off a weekend of events celebrating the 10th anniversary of his Newbery Medal win by dedicating a Little Free Library in Chesapeake's Bells Mill area.Av 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

Superintendent John Gordon says the division's only contingency plan would be to ask the city to make up the more than $9.5 million if it is cut.Av 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

Suffolk's proposed budget includes $5.8 million more than last year for schools, and pays for four of the 11 officers the division requested in 2026.Av 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

If approved, the tax rate will decrease by a cent to $1.14 per $100 of assessed value.Av 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

Owner Tilfany Brown wants to give a second chance to people rejected from other programs.Av 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

WHRO spoke with an expert at ODU to find out.Av 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

The funding for Aberdeen Gardens' is on the Trump administration's official chopping block.Av 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

If approved, the new taxes would be effective in January.Av 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

The nonprofit plans to drain Sunken Meadow Pond for a wetlands restoration project, which has drawn pushback from local residents.Av 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

Mayor Kenny Alexander announced steps intended to move the redevelopments of Military Circle and MacArthur malls forward at the annual State of the City address.Av 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

Visitors flocked to Red Wing Park for the Cherry Blossom Festival, which continues through Saturday.Av 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

The referendum would ask residents if they prefer voting by district or at-large for city government.Av 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

City council is considering funding a new facility in this year’s budget proposal. It’s estimated to cost $82 million and may take five years to complete.Av 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

Despite an 8% increase, property taxes are slated to stay flat in 2026 as residential and commercial property values continue to rise.Av 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

Surveys on the decision found more people were against renaming Blair than were for it.Av 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

The Nansemond opened a medical clinic in 2023 and says the state seemingly messed up Medicaid billing.Av 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

The VA is downplaying the lack of staff at the new Chesapeake clinic. WHRO Military Reporter Steve Walsh has the story.Av 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

An Inspector General report found the Chesapeake VA clinic was expected to have more health care providers to alleviate the burden at the Hampton facility. WHRO Military Reporter Steve Walsh has the story.Av 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

Residents will see their water rates bump if the proposed budget is approved. The average customer can expect to pay about $6 more per month.Av 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

"They're going to be the ones who bring the life to whatever that design is," said Community Engagement Manager Monica Meharg.Av 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

Commander Zena Cardman and three other astronauts will be aboard the space station by July at the earliest, according to NASA. The team will conduct research in preparation for missions to the moon.Av 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

WHRO spoke with Diane Wilson ahead of an upcoming lecture at the Elizabeth River Project.Av 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

The Elizabeth River Project will unveil the community resource as part of its Seed Keepers Initiative, which also emphasizes Indigenous traditions.Av 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

Officials say next-generation aircraft and growing community support have tipped the scales in favor of attracting international carriers.Av 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

The local share of school funding remains flat with the previous year at $95 million.Av 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

As space at the Regional Landfill shrinks, the Southeastern Public Service Authority spent the past year looking for a new way to handle the region's trash.Av 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

The budget needs more than $11 million more from Williamsburg and James City County.Av 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

The Norfolk-based USS Gravely is in Galveston Texas, part of a larger Navy effort at the southern border. WHRO Military Reporter Steve Walsh has the story.Av 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

The latest budget proposal would make $2 million available immediately to incentivize affordable housing development, but includes no ongoing funding.Av 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

Federal officials are hosting several virtual public meetings this week about the concept.Av 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

The site lists more than 1100 jobs with state agencies, including positions in healthcare, law enforcement and financial services.Av 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

You can learn more and register at AskHRGreen.org.Av 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

Moving pre-K to new buildings will lessen overcrowding at elementary schools.Av 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

Agricultural Advisory Committee Chair David Bosselman shared the information in his state of agriculture update with City Council.Av 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA