2017 Holiday Happenings

2017 Holiday Happenings

Holiday Lights, Ice Skating & Parades   Million Bulb Walk November 10-30 Norfolk Botanical Garden www.norfolkbotanicalgarden.org   Merry Lights Merry Mile November 23 through December 31 2nd Street at the Oceanfront Cruise in your car through holidays...
FOSTER CARE: Every Child Deserves a Life

FOSTER CARE: Every Child Deserves a Life

By Michael Curry   This is the mantra and enduring story of Sallie Grant DiVenuti and her late husband, Mark. That shared philosophy and commitment led to them become one of the most loving, caring and generous of parents. Together, Sallie and Mark fostered more...
Transforming Taste

Transforming Taste

By Jeff Maisey Taste returned to Ghent this fall with a specialty retail model destined to set the tone for all current and future stores. The Ghent location is the first Taste to include a gleaming white Borjo drink bar offering everything from coffees, fresh juice...
Such Great Heights

Such Great Heights

By Tom Robotham   One can’t help but be impressed by Ginna Kelly’s resume. Indeed, after chatting with the 35-year-old Virginia Beach resident for an hour or so recently I asked her if there’s anything she hasn’t accomplished. She laughed gently, in a way that people...
More Diversity Needed in Military

More Diversity Needed in Military

With the recent election of President Donald J. Trump, national defense and foreign policy are now in the forefront of concerns and conversation. This newly elected administration is claiming to “protect, preserve and promote” America’s interests…first and foremost....