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Virginia Beach Welcomes New Finance Leader

December 19, 2025

Virginia Beach has a new finance director. Wan \"Wendy\" Hu stepped into the role permanently after serving as acting director since August. She took over from Letitia Shelton, who moved to Richmond for a similar position. The city manager, Patrick Duhaney, chose Hu after a thorough search across th

health

Staten Island Hospital Gets Big Tech Boost from New York State

December 18, 2025

New York State has just given a major tech upgrade to one of Staten Island's hospitals. Richmond University Medical Center (RUMC) is getting $54 million to improve its technology and cybersecurity. This is part of a bigger plan where 22 hospitals across New York are sharing $300 million to modernize

technology

Virginia's Data Center Dilemma: Growth or Green?

December 14, 2025

Virginia is known as the data center capital of the world. This is because of its strong telecommunications, skilled workforce, and friendly policies. But this growth brings both good and bad things. On the plus side, data centers bring in lots of money for local areas. They create jobs and boost t

business

New Coffee Spot and Old Favorite Say Goodbye in Norge

December 14, 2025

A fresh coffee spot has popped up in Norge, taking over the old Anonymous Coffee space. Elite Coffee & Lounge, run by Jacob and Hayriye Tasci, opened its doors on November 26th. The couple, who moved from Turkey a few years back, are bringing their coffee expertise to the area. Jacob used to be a l

crime

Justice Served: Crypto Heist Victim Gets Money Back

December 3, 2025

A person from Richmond Hill got their money back after a sneaky crypto theft. Over $120, 000 was taken from their digital wallet. The FBI stepped in and tracked the thieves to different countries, including Cambodia. The FBI worked with the victim to follow the money trail. They used a legal proces

sports

Daniel Suarez: Racing Through Life's Changes

December 2, 2025

Daniel Suarez is no stranger to change, and he's embracing it once again as he moves on from Trackhouse Racing. He's not shy about admitting that the past year hasn't been his best. Things change, and that's just life. He's happy to move on because he didn't feel at home anymore, even though he love

business

SimpliSafe Changes Hands: New Leadership for a Growing Security Giant

November 14, 2025

In a significant shift, SimpliSafe, a major player in the smart-home security market, has a new owner and a fresh leadership team. The Boston-based company is now under the wing of private equity firm GTCR, which recently completed its acquisition from Hellman & Friedman. This change brings in Hilar

crime

Trouble Brewing in Richmond's Tobacco Shops

November 10, 2025

Richmond's tobacco shops are facing a tough time lately. Crime rates are going up in these stores. This is not good news for the shop owners or the community. The main issue is theft. Shops are losing money because of this. Some shops have even been broken into. This is a big problem for small busi

celebrities

Sophie Cunningham: Offseason Adventures and a Viral Moment

November 5, 2025

Sophie Cunningham, a standout player for the Indiana Fever, is keeping her offseason packed with activities. She's been busy healing from a knee injury that cut her 2025 WNBA season short. This injury, a torn right MCL, happened during a game against the Connecticut Sun last August. Despite this set

celebrities

A Star-Studded Gathering in Richmond

November 4, 2025

Richmond recently saw a private service that drew in a crowd of celebrities. The event was for D'Angelo, a well-known figure who has left a significant mark on the entertainment industry. The gathering was low-key, with no public announcements or grand displays. This was a moment for close friends a