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  • 2 weeks ago | wtkr.com | Anthony Sabella

    NORFOLK, Va. — Step into Terry Wylie's studio and see the Mermaid City through his eyes. Life in Norfolk serves as the inspiration for a lot of the local painter’s works, and in Norfolk it doesn't get any bigger than Harborfest. The country's largest, longest-running free maritime festival kicked off for its 49th year on Friday — with a special painted poster once again commemorating the occasion. This year Wylie, a resident artist at Norfolk's D'Art Center on Boush Street, was chosen to paint it.

  • 2 weeks ago | wtkr.com | Anthony Sabella

    VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Before Sunday's Champions League game, News 3 honored two local moms who have spent years making sure children with special needs aren't left out of America's pastime. The Champions League is a subset of baseball leagues in Great Neck, Kempsville, Creeds and Deep Creek featuring athletes you have special needs. In 2017, Christine Ross started Great Neck Baseball's Champions League. “My goal is just to see progress," she told News 3 then, with her young son Ethan in tow.

  • 3 weeks ago | wtkr.com | Anthony Sabella

    NORFOLK, Va. — As the summer travel season kicks off, you could say Norfolk International Airport is putting more of a focus on that second word in its name. The airport is considered an international airport because of its capability to process international flights, whether private or redirected. But, of the more than 40 direct commercial flights regularly taking off from Hampton Roads' busiest airport, none are to overseas destinations.

  • 1 month ago | wtkr.com | Anthony Sabella

    NORFOLK, Va. — It's NEVER too late to learn!We're tipping our hat to News 3 producer Mackenzie Moody. She's 23 and never learned how to ride a bike, but she was willing to let News 3 Anchor Anthony Sabella teach her for Bike to Work Day. You can watch the video in the media player above!Special thanks to Fresh Radio's DJ Bee with Freshtopia, who holds a community Boom Box Bike Ride every week in Norfolk, for helping out.

  • 1 month ago | wtkr.com | Anthony Sabella

    CHESAPEAKE, Va. — The Chesapeake Jubilee is back! The annual festival opens Friday night and runs through Sunday. According to Jubilee organizers, more than 35,000 people attend every year — enjoying carnival rides, fair food, live music and other entertainment. Catch the Jubilee at Chesapeake City Park from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. on Sunday. The popular fireworks show is scheduled for 9 p.m. on Saturday.

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Patrick Evans-Hylton

Founder, Virginia Eats + Drinks and Food Journalist at Freelance

Patrick Evans-Hylton primarily covers news in Norfolk, Virginia, United States and surrounding areas including Chesapeake and Virginia Beach.

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Philip Townsend

Philip Townsend primarily covers news in the Hampton Roads region, Virginia, United States, including cities like Norfolk and Virginia Beach.

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Reporter at Suffolk News Herald

James Robinson primarily covers news in Chesapeake, Virginia, United States and surrounding areas.

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Mechelle Hankerson

News Director at WHRO-TV (Norfolk, VA)

Mechelle Hankerson primarily covers news in the Hampton Roads area of Virginia, United States, including cities like Norfolk and Virginia Beach.

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