Category Archives: What’s Happening

Recycle and Donate: Your Guide to Christmas Tree Disposal in Hampton Roads

Recycle and Donate: Your Guide to Christmas Tree Disposal in Hampton Roads

When it comes time to take down the Christmas tree yu can donate or recycle your undecorated and unflocked tree to organizations in Hampton Roads. The Virginia Aquarium has partnered with Marine Stewards America (MSA) to collect and recycle Christmas trees in support of marine-focused conservation. Bring your Christmas tree to the aquarium’s East Parking…more »

Virginia Zoo Welcomes Malayan Tiger and Red Pandas to Asia-Trail Exhibit

The Virginia Zoo has welcomed three new residents to the Asia-Trail of the Tiger exhibit. According to a press release, a female Malayan tiger named Cahaya arrived at the zoo in late May and explored her exhibit for the first time in early August.  Early last week, the zoo introduced two new female red pandas,…more »

Wawa Offers Teachers Free Coffee in September

Wawa is helping teachers get ready to go back to school with free coffee. The chain’s Mid-Atlantic locations are giving out free hot coffee all of September for teachers and school administrators through their “Cheers to Classrooms” promotion. Faculty need to share with a cashier that they work at a school to receive this offer. Wawa…more »

Blue Angels Announce First Female Pilot, an ODU Grad Based at Oceana

Blue Angels Announce First Female Pilot, an ODU Grad Based at Oceana

The Blue Angels have added the first female demonstration jet pilot to its aerial demonstration team. Lt. Amanda Lee, an ODU graduate based at Oceana, is the newest core member of the Navy’s famed team. Lee is currently assigned to the “Gladiators” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 106 and goes by the call sign “Stalin.”…more »

Taco Bell Is Bringing Back This Fan Favorite For Good

Rejoice Mexican pizza fans, Taco Bell is bringing back this fan-favorite 18 months after removing it from the menu. “Our menu is full of fan-favorites, but the Mexican Pizza is at the top of that list,” said Mark King, CEO of Taco Bell. “From its flashy introduction to menus in 1985 as ‘Pizzazz Pizza’ to…more »