Virginia lawmakers just passed a big set of gun rules that many people think will stop shootings. The package includes a ban on certain rifles, limits on how many bullets can be in a magazine, and new rules that would make it easier for companies to report suspicious gun activity. The governor is st
Staten Island starts the week with quiet, cool days. Tuesday feels a little chilly, with highs sitting just below the usual range for this time of year. The skies stay mostly clear, but clouds begin to gather by Tuesday night. Those clouds aren’t bringing rain yet—just a hint of what’s coming. By W
Virginia’s media group has opened a new window for local businesses that want to be named top workplaces. The award, which celebrates great work cultures, is open to any company with at least 35 staff in the Hampton Roads area. Winners will be announced in August, so companies still have a chance to
Virginia Beach’s entertainment scene is buzzing with new job opportunities. Two popular venues are inviting locals to come and learn about positions ranging from event hosts to security staff. The Dome, a well‑known concert hall on 20th Street, will hold a hiring event this Saturday from ten in the
Virginia is about to become a battleground for control of the U. S. House of Representatives. Democrats are ready to spend big bucks to change the state's voting maps. They hope to gain four more seats in Congress. This is part of a bigger trend where both parties are trying to redraw district lines
Staten Island Academy's boys' basketball team faced a tough loss in the ACIS Championship, falling to Dwight School by just three points. The Tigers, who entered the tournament as the second seed, put up a good fight, especially after being down by 14 points in the second half. They managed to take
Staten Island and parts of Queens are on high alert due to a coastal flood advisory. This warning comes after a recent snowfall, with the worst expected early Monday morning. The concern is minor flooding, with water levels possibly rising up to six inches above normal. Residents are being told to
Staten Island has long been a challenging area for Democrats. Over the past 40 years, only two Democrats have secured the congressional seat, and their victories were short-lived. Now, Democrats are advocating for a change in district boundaries, arguing that it's about fairness. A judge recently r
Virginia's Port of Virginia is undergoing a major upgrade. The state has invested $1. 4 billion in the Gateway Investment Program. This program aims to make Virginia's shipping channels the deepest on the East Coast. It includes dredging the harbor to 55 feet and building a new berth. The new berth
Virginia might soon rejoin the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), a group of states working together to cut down on carbon emissions. This change comes after the previous administration, led by Glenn Youngkin, decided to pull Virginia out of the program. Now, the new Attorney General, Jay Jo
