Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 24th of April.
Good morning, Chesapeake.
💼 Business
City leaders and residents gathered on April 23 at 7 a.m. to celebrate the grand opening of Publix's new Chesapeake store at 1620 Cedar Road—spanning 48,387 square feet and employing about 140 associates.
This store expands Publix's local presence along with locations in Carrollton, Virginia Beach, Kill Devil Hills, Williamsburg and Suffolk.
🚨 Crime
Chesapeake police are searching for 15-year-old Nia Dameron, who was last seen April 4 at her home on the 700 block of Cardover Avenue at 1:30 a.m.—she is a black teen with long braids, a nose ring, and braces who lacks her prescribed medicine and is not in danger, and anyone with information should call 757-382-6161.
🎓 Education
Chesapeake Public Schools filed its certification today to confirm it is not using DEI practices and to secure federal funding — other Hampton Roads districts are taking similar steps to meet the Virginia Department of Education’s deadline.
🎉 Chesapeake Events
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Chesapeake Spring Arts Festival 2025
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Chesapeake City Park — Free admission — Celebrate creativity at this family-friendly arts festival, rated 6th nationally by artists.
Tidewater Strider Marathon
7 a.m. – 1 p.m. — Rest Stop at Mile Post 4 — Registration required — Experience one of the flattest and fastest marathons in Virginia.
10th Annual Touch-a-Truck
10 AM – 3 PM — Greenbrier Mall — Free entry — A hands-on event where children can explore their favorite vehicles and meet the professionals behind them.
BikeFest
1-4 p.m. — Dismal Swamp Canal Trail — Free for the whole family — Celebrate Bike Month with family-friendly bike activities, food trucks, and music.
Cars and Coffee Chesapeake
8-11 a.m. — Everbowl — Free entry — Enjoy a morning of coffee and camaraderie while admiring beautiful cars from various makes and eras.
Lavender Fire: Songbird Sessions
7-11 p.m. — WXYZ Bar & Lounge Chesapeake — Check out five talented local female singer/songwriters in this showcase of creativity and talent.
Chesapeake Ride of Silence
6:30-8:15 p.m. — Chesapeake City Park — Registration required — Honor those injured or killed while cycling on public roadways with an 8.5-mile ride.
🏠 Chesapeake Real Estate
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💼 Chesapeake Job Board
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📣 Chesapeake Announcements
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