McDonald’s is adding a “breakfast or afternoon treat” to its McCafe Bakery items, a cheese danish. The fast food chain first offered the Cheese Danish more than 30 years ago and it will join other popular menu items including the Apple Fritter, Blueberry Muffin, and Cinnamon Roll. McDonald’s says the flaky pastry is “filled with…… Continue Reading
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
Dairy Queen’s Pup Cup Sales to Support Local Shelters in Hampton Roads This September
Dairy Queen is serving up a sweet treat for your pups and local animal shelters this month. Throughout September, select Mid-Atlantic locations will donate 100% of the sale of Pup Cups to local animal shelters. Dairy Queen Mid-Atlantic shared, “So far we’ve raised over $15,000 for shelters in the area through this amazing initiative. We…… 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
Service Member Spotlight: Norfolk Native Serves Aboard Navy Warship in San Diego
Service Member Spotlight: A native of Norfolk, Virginia, serves the U.S. Navy aboard USS Boxer, which is homeported in San Diego. Petty Officer 3rd Class Jahkaya Bazemore, a 2016 Maury High School graduate, joined the Navy two years ago. “I joined because I wanted to travel the world,” said Bazemore. “I also needed the benefits…… Continue Reading
Service Member Spotlight: Virginia Beach Resident Serves with Navy Expeditionary Combat Command
Dale Shiflett, a resident of Virginia Beach, Virginia, serves the U.S. Navy assigned to Navy Expeditionary Combat Command (NECC). Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Patricia Rodriguez, Navy Office of Community Outreach Shiflett’s Navy journey began in 1975 working at the shipyard in Newport News. “After high school graduation, I started as an apprentice…… Continue Reading
Service Member Spotlight: Chesapeake Resident Serves with Navy Expeditionary Combat Command
Chief Petty Officer (select) Sara Baumlein, a native of Chesapeake, Virginia, serves the U.S. Navy assigned to Navy Expeditionary Combat Command in support of Navy Expeditionary Combat Command. Baumlein joined the Navy 19 years ago. “My sister had joined the Navy and my family saw that it was good for her, so I was encouraged to…… Continue Reading
Service Member Spotlight: Old Dominion University Graduate Serves with Navy Expeditionary Combat Command
Lt. j.g. Alfred Brown, a 2018 graduate of Old Dominion University, serves the U.S. Navy assigned to Navy Expeditionary Combat Command in support of Navy Expeditionary Combat Command. Brown joined the Navy eight years ago. “I joined the Navy to support our nation’s efforts of defending freedoms,” said Brown. “I also joined to support my…… Continue Reading
Virginia Beach native supports U.S. Navy’s “Take Charge and Move Out” mission
A Virginia Beach, Virginia, native is serving in the U.S. Navy as part of the nation’s nuclear deterrence mission at Strategic Communications Wing One (STRATCOMMWING ONE). Its TACAMO (“Take Charge and Move Out”) mission provides airborne communication links to nuclear missile units of U.S. Strategic Command. Airman Robert Scheberger, a 2015 Salem High School graduate,…… Continue Reading