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Sunday, May 3rd, 2026
Good morning, Chesapeake. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 3rd of May.
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A Chesapeake mother — Sharon Roberts, who lost her sons to fentanyl poisoning and mental health struggles — organized her second annual Fentanyl and Mental Health Awareness Event today at Mount Pleasant Farms to honor her late son Shawn on his 47th birthday, drawing nearly 1,300 crosses and support from groups including Chesapeake Care. 3 WTKR
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Chesapeake Jubilee
4:30-7:30 p.m. — Chesapeake City Park — Ticket info online — Experience a cherished community event with food, music, and a spectacular fireworks show.
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Crabbing in Chesapeake
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM — Great Bridge Lock Park — $10 per person — Discover the fun of catching Blue Crabs while learning about their biology and proper techniques.
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The Gothic Market
11 AM – 3 PM — Chesapeake Conference Center — Free entry — Experience a unique Gothic and Halloween horror exhibition inspired by pop culture and folklore.
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