With Hurricane Earl expected to pass along the Atlantic Coast of Virginia, the Coast Guard is stressing the importance of safety for swimmers during the hurricane season. Hurricanes can create dangers in the water, such as rip currents and large waves. Rip currents and undertows can drag swimmers away from their boat or the beach [...]
Virginia Beach Public Utilities will host an emergency exercise on Wednesday, Aug. 25 at Kempsville Middle School, 860 Churchill Drive, from 9 to 11 a.m. to simulate the mass distribution of water in the event the city’s water supply is ever compromised. Signs will direct participants to the distribution site where participants will simply drive [...]
Summers in Virginia Beach provides a range of nature-related activities that inspire outdoor artists. Many of these activities offer artists inspiration and a foundation upon which to create works of art en plein air. En plein air is a French expression which means “in the open air”, and is typically used to describe the act [...]
Precipitation deficits and above-average temperatures have resulted in the emergence of drought impacts across much of the Commonwealth. In response to existing conditions and the potential for the situation to intensify quickly, the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality has issued a statewide drought watch. A drought watch is intended to increase awareness of climatic conditions [...]
The 48th Annual Ocean View Art Show will be held October 10-11, 2010 at Ocean View Park in Norfolk. Organizers hope to attract a wide range artists from all over the Mid-Atlantic area. The show will feature all types of art, all created by the participating Artists. There will be painters, sculptors, jewelry makers, photographers, [...]