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Hi I'm looking for clinics that specialize in brain damage and treating it and the cause and symptoms. What are good recommendations for this kind of thing?
🗓️ A New Month, A New Update to our list of Visiting EXHIBITS at our Local Museums and Galleries in Hampton Roads! This list has options for all ages and interests 🎉 #757exhibits #757art #757museums
https://hamptonroads.myactivechild.com/blog/current-museum-exhibits-in-hampton-roads/
Just wanted to share my observation about pedestrians along the Jefferson and Warwick corridor in Newport News; almost every day I drive through this area and witness someone “j-walking” and it’s just a hilarious thing to me. I don’t really care about the “rules” but it’s typically someone walking through multiple lanes of stopped and stopping cars 2-6 deep at a red light. Then waiting for it to clear to cross the other half of the road. There’s a sidewalk and a crosswalk that will literally give you the right of way all the way clear across if you push the button. I see people seemingly of all diverse socioeconomic status doing this haha Why?
Is there anything going on or any suggestions as to what to do with your toddlers? We have done so much.
Local Family Events in Honor of Black History Month in Hampton Roads, Virginia: https://hamptonroads.myactivechild.com/blog/black-history-month-in-hampton-roads/
If there are additional events that should be a part of this FREE listing, any local family-friendly event can be added via the Submit Additional Events HERE link, included at the top of the list within the post linked above.
The 757 turns out stars in all sports! Who is the greatest you have seen that didn’t go pro?
Where are some good fishing spots around the 757 that are still good even in the cold ?
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I’ve seen a lot of threads lately with MAGA supporting businesses to avoid. This area is deeply red. Drop a pin and odds are it’ll be surrounded by such businesses. We still have needs as consumers so what are some businesses worth supporting?
Yall I found the Holy Grail of bookstores in Portsmouth!!!
Jeannie's Used Books in Portsmouth has the most amount of books I've ever seen in a space that size!! She has over 300,000 books in her collection!! That's insane!!
There are all sorts of genres and titles and some books dating all the way back to the 1800s!!
Not to mention Miss Jeannie is an absolute sweetheart!! She told me her main problem is that ever since she was forced to move from her storefront on High St, people think she just disappeared but she just relocated.
Please stop by and check out her vast collection of used and discounted books!
The beautiful thing is that I found out about Jeannie's because two lovely Virginianites told me about it on a post I made about The Printed Word (another great book store in Portsmouth doing wonderful things to improve the kids love of books in Portsmouth).
They are doing their part to spread the word about gems like this across Hampton Roads. Are you doing your's?
When you find a place you love in VA, make sure you're sharing it openly with others whether that be through word of mouth, social media, carrier pigeon, et. We all have to do our part to make sure these lovely businesses are thriving and continue to be gems in our cities!!
Remember, it's yet another beautiful day here in VA!!
-Dinnie in Virginnie 🫡💜🏔⬆️ A ChesaPEAKeian
Maybe voting with our dollars will do something this time, since voting with our votes didn’t. What are some businesses such as stores, restaurants, or anything in Hampton Roads to avoid at all costs? A bonus if you can share some Pro-Democratic businesses!
We live in Chesapeake, but willing to travel a bit for the right place. Thanks
The Royal rumble is on Saturday. Wondering if anyone knows a spot that plays WWE events in the area.
I’ve lived here my entire life. I feel like I’ve seen it all. So intensely that I’m barely able to think about this place without zoning out or getting irritated. I’m even know for telling people how horribly underwhelming and expensive this place is. However, something deep down wants to fall in love with it. I used to have so much pride in being from here. I want to love this place and explore it. Where are the places yall visit here that y’all love? Even if it’s just a personal spot.
I need this soup so bad. Does anyone know if they sold the recipe or if anyone local has it?
Spread the Love at Kendall Street Company’s Virginia is for Lover’s Tour every Saturday in February at The Bunker Brewpub. Each week has a different theme. See em at https://youtu.be/LY-faKXW_8sw / YOUTUBE CHANNEL: http://www.youtube.com/@kendallstreetcompany
Are there any bars in HR that have Irish music? Like Bands that play songs like Finnigan’s Wake and whiskey in a jar type music?
Shout out to Glow over here on Reddit who recommended 3 things to do in Chesapeake [The Seaboard Coastline Trail, Bowlero, and Dave's Hot Chicken].
I did the first option which spans across both Suffolk and Chesapeake.
The Seaboard Coastline Trail is a really nice, enjoyable trail to walk here in Hampton Roads. There are multiple trailheads so you can pick your flavor and start your walk!
I chose the Pughsville Trailhead because I know there's some nice exercise equipment about a mile in so if you don’t have a gym membership you can get a great workout in at this section of the trail.
It's a paved trail with a lot of walkers, bikers, dog walkers and runners who frequent it. There is limited parking, but don't let that stop you!! I've never gone when the lot is full but even if it is there is space before the lot on the side of the road.
All in all this is just yet another example of how beautiful our state is and how caring our fellow Virginianites are to be providing options like this for you in the comments.
Shout out the Glow over here on Reddit for the great suggestions and shout out to anyone else who is being a part of the solution!!
Remember, it's yet another beautiful day here in VA!!
-Dinnie in Virginnie 🫡💜🏔⬆️ Representing ChesaPEAKe, The PEAKe of Excellence
Hello, I'm looking for a detached home, possible a townhome to rent in May of this year for my wife and I.
Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Suffolk (Near College Drive or 664, not too interested in Downtown), Isle of Wright (Closer to 664 also), Newport News, maybe Hampton, and in that order. Require it to be a decent and safe neighborhood
About us: No bankruptcies, stable employment (over 15 years).
No kids & No pets currently, though we would like a small dog (crate and house trained) if possible and may look into adopting soon.
We are looking to rent a few years until we can save for a mortgage on a home.
A rent to possibly own would be a dream come true!
We have a spotless rental history! Amazing tenants, we take care of our townhome with the same care and considerations as if we owned it. Unfortunately, the townhome we are in now is being sold and we are not interested or ready to purchase.
Our current rent is about $1600, hoping to stay around $1800-2000/mo.
Thank you for your consideration.
Yesterday was the grand opening of Chicken Salad Chick in Chesapeake and I wasn't sure what to expect.
I had planned to be the first in line because number 1 would get a weekly free chicken salad for a year, but 6:30am was waaay too late. Apparently someone was there at 9pm the previous night so I wasn't nearly as dedicated.
It was still a fun and exciting time because the first 100 people would get a free chicken salad once a month for a year!!
It's events like these that will really help you get in tune with the community and people you might not get to know otherwise!
The most important thing I learned was that the chicken salad community are some of the NICEST people you will ever meet!!
While we were waiting for it to open, a nice gentleman went down the line and offered everyone chocolate chip cookies from Naa's Bakery in Norfolk [Their doughnuts are delectable!!!]. It was such a kind, random gesture while we were waiting in the cold.
All around me people were joking around, talking about their experience with Chicken Salad Chicks, and just straight up chilling with strangers!
My line mates got me up to speed on the selection of flavors and told me about their favorites.
I even had lunch with my neighbor in line #14.
All in all it was a beautiful experience and I can't wait to find more events like this happening around Chesapeake and beyond.
We live in such a lovely state, but at the end of the day it's 100% up to you as to whether you are taking advantage of all the things to do and lovely people to meet.
Remember it is yet another beautiful day, here in VA!!
-Dinnie in Virginnie 🫡💜🏔⬆️ A ChesaPEAKeian through and through
Hello,
I am a master's student working on a final project which involves proposing a hypothetical amendment to Virginia's Consumer Data Protection Act. The act is meant to protect all residents of Virginia, this initial poll will help me gauge how well the state raised consumer awareness of the act and their rights under the act.
Please choose an option below which reflects your familiarity with Virginia's Consumer Data Protection Act.
Thank you in advance!
Hello everyone, we are looking to get some more people booked in for car wrap. We do any car in any color and are excited to help peoples visions come to life. Thank you for helping us out and supporting a local business. Looking forward to working with everyone!
I've got about 30+ broken down cardboard boxes ready to go, if anyone could use them for anything? Free of course, pickup anytime? Portsmouth / Park Manor