Life Center lawyers said the failed partnership cost them more than $3 million -- about a third of its 2023 budget.

The inaugural Cousinz Festival, a one-day music fest co-founded by Norfolk hip-hop royalty Pusha T, will take over the Scope this weekend: trib.al/OyVU3hi

New generation of Virginia Beach farmers adapt to stay viable pilotonline.com/2024/09/01/for…

FOIA referenced here: Richmond police denied FOIA request for info on a cold case closed in 2015. Cited state exemption that gives law enforcement discretion to withhold information from people, other than victims and attorneys, even when cases are closed.

Plans for a temporary Norfolk casino appear to be back. Trevor Metcalfe reports proposed development agreement with Boyd Gaming Corp includes timeline for “transitional casino" to open Nov. 2025. Permanent casino would open Sept. 2027.

LGBT Life Center opens new ‘loud and proud’ medical facility. But expansion comes as the organization faces financial challenges — including recent funding cuts that led to some layoffs and reduction of prevention programming. Story by Josh Janney pilotonline.com/2024/09/05/lgb…

Wrote about the Russian propaganda stuff and made a handy flow chart for any confused culture war influencers out there theatlantic.com/technology/arc…

Hampton Roads YIMBY folks score a victory

I'm compiling debate listings to publicize in the paper. Let me know about events planned through Election Day.

Several chances to hear from candidates running for local office in Hampton Roads this week. Check out our list of election related events. pilotonline.com/2024/09/14/mee…

Virginia K-12 students in public schools will be banned from using cell phones during the school day beginning in January, per the department of education's final guidance. trib.al/AzwoVHp

Early voting starts Friday. If you're looking for more info on dozens of local races in Hampton Roads, the The Virginian-Pilot and Daily Press just dropped our 2024 election guide. pilotonline.com/2024/09/17/202…

James City County is getting a missile factory. dailypress.com/2024/09/17/mis…

Early voting begins tomorrow in Virginia: Here's everything you need to know. trib.al/9geak1v

Virginia Beach Voter Registrar is reprinting the ballots and mailing them Saturday. Asks voters who receive the incorrect ballot to shred it or return the ballot to the office unmarked.