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,…… Continue Reading
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Busch Gardens Announces ‘DarKoaster,’ First Indoor Straddle Roller Coaster “Only For the Bravest Souls”
A spooky new experience is coming to Busch Gardens Williamsburg next year. The theme park announced the world’s first all-indoor straddle roller coaster, “DarKoaster,” will open in 2023. The new ride will be located where “Curse of DarKastle” used to be and is set to pay homage to the coaster which closed in 2017. According…… Continue Reading
Seniors Ages 62+ Get Free Admission to the Virginia Zoo Wednesdays in September
To celebrate seniors and the contributions they make to our communities, the Virginia Zoo is offering free admission to guests over the age of 62 every Wednesday in September. This discount can only be used for walk-ups. Seniors will need to bring a valid ID as proof of age at the time of entry. Other…… Continue Reading
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…… Continue Reading
Get Free Tickets to Hundreds of Museums on Free Museum Admission Day this September
Saturday, September 17, 2022 is Free Museum Admission Day. This annual free event grants free general admission for two people each to hundreds of museums nationwide. To get started, visit smithsonianmag.com, then select the museum you want to attend for free and submit your name & email address. You’ll then be able to download your…… Continue Reading
Where To Get Free wings on National Chicken Wing Day
Friday (July 29) is National Chicken Wing Day. To celebrate, restaurant chains nationwide are offering discounts and freebies on our favorite versatile food. Get your napkins and favorite dipping sauce ready and save some money with the following chicken wing deals: 7-Eleven: Reward members can get 10 classic wings for just $10 at participating stores…… Continue Reading
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.”…… Continue Reading
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…… Continue Reading
Krispy Kreme to Offer a Dozen Donuts for the Price of a Gallon of Gasoline
Krispy Kreme is giving customers a sweet treat to help offset rising gas prices. The popular donut chain announced they will set the price for an Original Glazed dozen each Wednesday, from April 13 through May 4, 2022, based on the national average price of a gallon of regular gasoline in the US. On Monday,…… Continue Reading
Ukrainian Refugee Response
Mercy Chefs, a local non-profit based out of Portsmouth, has mobilized an emergency relief mission to the Ukrainian border to assist refugees. The team is delivering basic necessities (shelf stable food, infant formula, diapers, hygiene products) to church locations inside Ukraine. The churches will then create family grocery and support packs and deliver them in…… Continue Reading