Another View's Barbara Hamm Lee talks public health and possible federal cuts with cardiologist Keith Newby.Par 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

Carolyn Campbell says the city needs to temper its expectations and provide more tax relief to offset residents' rising property values.Par 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

Proposed revisions would change the division's stance on preferred pronouns, use of bathrooms and athletic participation.Par 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

The vaccine is 97% effective at preventing measles for people who have received two doses, according to Hampton and Peninsula Health District Population Health Manager Tes La Dieu.Par 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

Officials say the port had its second-best March ever last month and traffic volumes remain stable as the Trump administration implements import tariffs.Par 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

The crew behind “Been Here Stay Here" is raising money to hold free screenings on the island.Par 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

Mayor Kenny Alexander recently signed a proclamation in line with the annual global campaign.Par 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

Lacroy “Atlas” Nixon hopes his work can get students involved in poetry and bolster a new generation of artists.Par 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

The new Environmental Crimes Task Force is a partnership between prosecutors, city staff and the fire department.Par 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

Mayor Mike Duman asked the city manager and attorney to explore Suffolk's legal options.Par 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

The Virginia Beach School Board voted in April to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion programs after Trump threatened to pull federal funds from schools.Par 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

A Chesapeake nurse was fired for reusing needleless syringes, and though there are no known cases of illness, and the risk of transmission is low, the hospital is recommending patients get tested.Par 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

Mitch Landrieu oversaw the recovery of New Orleans in the wake of Hurricane Katrina as mayor from 2010 to 2018. He sat down with WHRO to talk about the shared challenges between his city and Hampton Roads.Par 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

Hampton Roads leaders brace for impacts as the trade war heats up and tens of thousands of local workers worry about their jobs.Par 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

Expert says popular efforts to loosen local zoning laws aren’t enough to address affordability for the most vulnerable.Par 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

The show will follow the Virginia native as he returns to his home state to coach football at NSU.Par 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

The new Secretary of the Navy made his first stop Thursday in Hampton Roads. WHRO MIlitary Reporter Steve Walsh has the story.Par 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

For the last two elections, a voting system with 10 district elections for city council and one at-large election for mayor has been in place. Some city leaders want a referendum on the new and old systems.Par 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

The administration proposes cutting vacant bus driver positions, scaling back some raises to bring pay in line with the market, and holding off on several new teacher, special ed., and behavioral support aide hires in light of a local funding shortfall.Par 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

The pilot project includes 13 "bat flats" near Dominion's nuclear power plant in Surry.Par 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

The federal Institute of Museum and Library Services provided about $5 million to organizations in Hampton Roads in the last decade. Under a recent executive order, some of that could disappear.Par 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

The organization is hosting meetings and a survey to understand service nonprofits' needs and what local philanthropy can fill.Par 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

Restaurant owners are worried upping taxes on their customers will drive them to eat out of town, putting their establishments out of business.Par 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

VA Secretary Doug Collins opens the new VA clinic in Chesapeake amid controversy over the number of staff. WHRO Military reporter Steve Walsh has the story.Par 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

Kwame Alexander kicked off a weekend of events celebrating the 10th anniversary of his Newbery Medal win by dedicating a Little Free Library in Chesapeake's Bells Mill area.Par 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

Superintendent John Gordon says the division's only contingency plan would be to ask the city to make up the more than $9.5 million if it is cut.Par 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

Suffolk's proposed budget includes $5.8 million more than last year for schools, and pays for four of the 11 officers the division requested in 2026.Par 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

If approved, the tax rate will decrease by a cent to $1.14 per $100 of assessed value.Par 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

Owner Tilfany Brown wants to give a second chance to people rejected from other programs.Par 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

WHRO spoke with an expert at ODU to find out.Par 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

The funding for Aberdeen Gardens' is on the Trump administration's official chopping block.Par 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

If approved, the new taxes would be effective in January.Par 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

The nonprofit plans to drain Sunken Meadow Pond for a wetlands restoration project, which has drawn pushback from local residents.Par 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

Mayor Kenny Alexander announced steps intended to move the redevelopments of Military Circle and MacArthur malls forward at the annual State of the City address.Par 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

Visitors flocked to Red Wing Park for the Cherry Blossom Festival, which continues through Saturday.Par 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

The referendum would ask residents if they prefer voting by district or at-large for city government.Par 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

City council is considering funding a new facility in this year’s budget proposal. It’s estimated to cost $82 million and may take five years to complete.Par 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

Despite an 8% increase, property taxes are slated to stay flat in 2026 as residential and commercial property values continue to rise.Par 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

Surveys on the decision found more people were against renaming Blair than were for it.Par 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

The Nansemond opened a medical clinic in 2023 and says the state seemingly messed up Medicaid billing.Par 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

The VA is downplaying the lack of staff at the new Chesapeake clinic. WHRO Military Reporter Steve Walsh has the story.Par 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

An Inspector General report found the Chesapeake VA clinic was expected to have more health care providers to alleviate the burden at the Hampton facility. WHRO Military Reporter Steve Walsh has the story.Par 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

Residents will see their water rates bump if the proposed budget is approved. The average customer can expect to pay about $6 more per month.Par 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

"They're going to be the ones who bring the life to whatever that design is," said Community Engagement Manager Monica Meharg.Par 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

Commander Zena Cardman and three other astronauts will be aboard the space station by July at the earliest, according to NASA. The team will conduct research in preparation for missions to the moon.Par 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

WHRO spoke with Diane Wilson ahead of an upcoming lecture at the Elizabeth River Project.Par 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

The Elizabeth River Project will unveil the community resource as part of its Seed Keepers Initiative, which also emphasizes Indigenous traditions.Par 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

Officials say next-generation aircraft and growing community support have tipped the scales in favor of attracting international carriers.Par 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

The local share of school funding remains flat with the previous year at $95 million.Par 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

As space at the Regional Landfill shrinks, the Southeastern Public Service Authority spent the past year looking for a new way to handle the region's trash.Par 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA