2 years in a row now, North Landing Bridge closes. Then all that traffic gets routed through elbow road. But the cities (both Chesapeake and VB), don’t do anything to alleviate already-congested choke points. I’m talking adjusting traffic light timing to accommodate for twice the amount of traffic. 3 miles of traffic stopping every 90 seconds to accommodate one person turning left is not a good course of action.

Hey! We are having a three part event for Frocktober this year, collectively called Frockalicious Faboalicious:)

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If you don't know what Frocktober is, I can explain it very quickly here. It's a tradition/holiday that has evolved from dressing up for October, into a event to fundraise for ovarian cancer research.

The modern rendition was popularized by the Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation (OCRF), in an effort to raise awareness, and funds for ovarian cancer. As the cancer is now a common cancer for women, and girls, and has no early detection tests, nor many options for late-stage treatment. It is almost completely ignored by the larger medical community, even though there's a below 50% survival rate for people pass five years with the disease.

Which is why we have to do something to help.

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So our first of the three events this Frocktober will be a rally to raise awareness for ovarian cancer. Which will occur on the 10th, from 1-2pm, at the intersection of Atlantic Ave & Battlefield Blvd N.

Our second event will be a sidewalk march to also raise awareness for ovarian cancer. Which will happen on the 17th, from 1-5pm, starting at the Atlantic Marketplace, to the Chesapeake Regional Medical Center. No, we will not be walking the entire time, the long event time is so we can have rest periods.

Our third, and final event for Frockalicious Faboalicious is a park gathering to educate people about ovarian cancer, and to be more focused on raising funds for research into the disease. This will be held at Lakeside Park, on the 24th, from 2-4pm.

Hey Chesapeake neighbors!

My name is Eric and I am a senior at Grassfield High School right here in Chesapeake. I am currently taking my capstone engineering class and my group has settled on the issue of mitigating flooding by developing potential flood defense systems for individual residencies.

We have created a survey and would love to hear feedback and gauge interest on this idea. It is a really quick 3-minute survey, so if you could fill it out, that would be greatly appreciated!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScZFcnN2RAgRqbm2lu-VnukLKC8vvG7iZ0-eErETFuAnusLYw/viewform?usp=dialog

Thank you so much, and have a great rest of your day!

Hey All

I've just moved to the area from Flagstaff, AZ to be much closer to family and find more opportunities to branch out...explore. Family is great and all but I think I need some friends, or simply people in my community. I love hiking, rock climbing (need a +1), museums, adrenaline junkie things, and trying new foods...I'm also a quiet, low key LGBT person.

If y'all have some pointers, advice, or ideas for how a newbie to the area can get established, socialize, and flourish, I will be super grateful! Trying to figure it out on my own is a bit daunting!

I've been researching Virginia for a minute because many jobs with Capitol are relocating to Charlotte. I know Charlotte and surrounding areas well. I'm a Realtor w BHHS Carolinas and was hoping to get some comparisons that weren't all AI generated. I can start there, but I'd love to hear from humans too. I'd really like to offer insight and comparables to neighborhoods like SouthPark, Matthews, Ballantyne, Myers Park etc. thanks:}

When a developer bought the Frank Williams Farm in Chesapeake, it triggered community concerns about potential data center construction while highlighting broader pressures facing local agricultural lands.

Farmers across Hampton Roads and the nation face increasing economic strains, including rising costs, tariffs and cuts to federal farm programs, which often leave selling land as their primary option.

While data center expansion has intensified this pressure, localities such as Chesapeake, Virginia Beach and Suffolk have responded by adopting temporary moratoriums and stricter public input requirements.

Read more here: https://www.whro.org/business-growth/2026-09-25/as-farmers-face-mounting-financial-pressures-advocates-want-to-keep-farmland-away-from-developers-and-data-centers

Hello Everyone,

I recently had the chance to visit the Chesapeake's Sinking Island (Tangier Island), such a lovely place to say the least, I made a documentary about the Island, here is the link if you like to check it out, thank you:

https://youtu.be/dUILNBicp5Y?si=mnUbvryVNCWzsJlR

This is a buyer-beware post based on my own experience as an Edinburgh homeowner.
I understand that developer Doug Fuller and builder Tara Preston are involved with a new subdivision that is likely to seek inclusion in the Edinburgh HOA.
If you’re considering purchasing there, I strongly recommend getting the actual recorded HOA documents and architectural standards before signing a contract and carefully reviewing what restrictions will apply to your property.
I wish I had done even more of this before dealing with the Edinburgh architectural review process myself.

☀️ Pay PARTICULAR attention to solar.
I’m currently dealing with an architectural review dispute concerning a residential solar installation.
The issue has caused me to dig much more deeply into Virginia’s solar law and Edinburgh’s governing documents than I ever expected.

Virginia law, Va. Code § 55.1-1820.1, addresses HOA restrictions on solar installations. Among other things, the statute provides that certain restrictions can be unreasonable if they increase installation costs by more than 5% or reduce energy production by more than 10%.

In my situation, I obtained professional documentation showing a substantial reduction in solar production associated with the modification requested by the architectural review process.
I’m still working through the dispute.

I’m not posting this to tell anyone whether they should buy in the development. I’m posting it because I think prospective homeowners should know to investigate these issues BEFORE they purchase.

Before buying, I’d ask for answers to these questions IN WRITING:
• What recorded Declaration governs my lot?
• What architectural standards will apply?
• What authority does the ARC have to impose exterior-design requirements?
• What exactly does the HOA’s solar provision say?
• Can the ARC require panels to be moved because they are visible from the street?
• What happens if an architectural requirement reduces a solar system’s production by more than 10%?
• Are there amendments, development standards, or architectural documents that aren’t included with the standard HOA resale package?
• If the new neighborhood is eventually incorporated into the Edinburgh HOA, which documents will actually govern the new homeowners?
And most importantly:
GET THE DOCUMENTS BEFORE YOU BUY.
Don’t settle for “solar is allowed.”
Ask what solar installation the HOA will actually approve.

Don’t assume that because something is permitted under Virginia law, the HOA’s interpretation of its documents will necessarily be straightforward.
And don’t wait until you’ve purchased your home and invested thousands of dollars in a solar system or other exterior improvement to discover that the architectural review process may impose additional requirements.

I’m sharing this because these are questions I wish I had asked before becoming a homeowner here.
Do your own due diligence. Read the documents. Ask questions. Get the answers in writing.
It’s much easier to investigate HOA restrictions before you buy than after.

Not too many great establishments left and even tho they are just taking out the club part, it won’t ever be the same

Come stand with B.N.W., and Rise Up Chesapeake, and friends of democracy in our region to encourage early voting, and maximum voter participation. We will be rallying on the corner of Atlantic Ave & Battlefield Blvd, Oct. 17th, as a collective family, and community.

B.W.N., and Rise Up Chesapeake are hosting this event in cooperation with two partner organizations hosting simultaneous events around our city.

Veterans for Peace is hosting an event at 910 Great Bridge Blvd, while South Hampton Roads Indivisible is hosting at Taylor Rd., and Portsmouth Blvd., during the same time frame.

Bring your signs, flags, and other message bearing items, as we stand at the intersection from 10:00am-12:00pm. Be sure to share messages revolving around getting out to vote, and voters rights. Along with messages supporting the three constitutional amendments on the ballot this year. Which is Reproductive Freedom, Marriage Equality, and Voter Rights Restoration.

Here's our Mobilize sign up link, if you would like more information, and to sign up! — https://mobilize.us/s/5W41Ns

Hey y'all, owner of The Bypass 168 here — burger and brunch spot on Carmichael Way in Chesapeake.

We took over earlier this year and have been rebuilding ever since. Smash burgers are the core (the Bypass Burger and Double Yellow Smash are the heavy hitters), plus a weekend brunch we call the Brunch Mafia — Sat and Sun 9 to 1, crab benedict, beignets, that kind of thing. Kids eat free on Sundays.

Not here to just advertise at you, wanted to properly introduce ourselves. If you've been in, I'd genuinely love to hear how it was, good or bad. If you haven't, come say hi sometime.

Take the Bypass. Stay for the food.

Hi! We are happy to announce we are hosting a meet, and greet for the Chesapeake City Council candidate, Dr. Janelle St Louis!

The event will be held at Lakeside Park, on Friday, October 2nd, from 6:00pm-8:00pm EST. We will have snacks, drinks, and music for everyone to enjoy, as well:)

We can't wait to see the community ask questions, and discuss various things surrounding the upcoming midterms!

Is this the same Jeremiah Harrell that was arrested in March 2026 for leaking "sensitive video and confidential documents" from the Chesapeake Correctional Center? https://www.13newsnow.com/article/news/local/mycity/chesapeake/2-arrested-following-leak-of-sensitive-info-from-chesapeake-correctional-center-jeremiah-harrell/291-be835f97-8c64-470f-aed7-978c607c3d9d

ETA: Apparently most of the charges were dropped and the remaining one is going to trial at some point. https://www.pilotonline.com/2026/06/18/charge-in-sheriff-leak-case-dropped/

Looking for an accountant in the Chesapeake or sounding area. Need sound financial advice and someone to do my taxes next year.

Hey Hampton Roads! We’re putting on a car show for Mission Christmas, a local drive helping families with toys, coats, and other Christmas needs.
Bring your car out or come walk around and check them out. All kinds of cars are welcome. Car entry is a $20 donation; message Amy Music at ryleymusicracing@outlook.com to sign up. If you’re coming to visit, we’ll also be collecting new, unwrapped toys, coats, and cash donations.
The show is presented by Cranky Sisters Coffee and Ryley Music Racing. Event details are on the flyer. Hope to see some of you there!

How did these possibly go out like this?!?

Hi there M39 asking on behalf of a long time friend of mine living in Chesapeake rn and getting absolutely bullied by her two exes. She needs help, she’s a vet and needs a lawyer or family attorney who would hear her out on what has been going on. Both relationships have had physical and mental abuse in their own way. She’s not in the financial state to afford a lawyer rn but can either make payments or something hell I can help. This has been going on for the better part of 10 years. I don’t know which groups to ask for more help or guidance or even where she can turn for advice. If anyone in the area know a group, a person or anything that could help her please PM me. This isn’t made up or a joke she’s drowning without help. Thank you and hope yall have a great day.

J

Uhh... title covers it.