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Graves at Norfolk's Elmwood Cemetery in September 2026. (Photo by Katherine Hafner) |
How Norfolk maintains tens of thousands of graves at its historic cemeteries |
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| Climate and Environment Reporter |
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Norfolk’s Bureau of Cemeteries oversees more than 182,000 graves spanning eight historic municipal sites, including Elmwood Cemetery. City ordinance requires municipal crews to mow and trim every two weeks, leaving little time for detailed preservation work beyond basic groundskeeping. To fill the gap, the city relies on a public-private partnership with the nonprofit Norfolk Society for Cemetery Conservation, which organizes volunteers to clean headstones, remove ivy and repair deteriorating monuments. |
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The Chesapeake School Board voted not to take a stance on the Federal Tax Scholarship. But what is it? |
The Federal Tax Scholarship Program allows families to receive a tax credit for donating to a Scholarship Granting Organization. (Photo via Shutterstock) |
Despite pushback from the local teachers' union, the Chesapeake School Board voted overwhelmingly in favor of Virginia participating in the Federal Tax Scholarship Program. Established under the federal One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the policy allows individuals to receive a dollar-for-dollar federal tax credit of up to $1,700 annually for donations to nonprofit Scholarship Granting Organizations. Opponents, including the Chesapeake Education Association, argue the program diverts resources from public education, while proponents view it as an opportunity to expand educational choices. |
| Presidents Heads museum, housing proposal pulled by developers |
A bust of Woodrow Wilson among similar depictions of most U.S. presidents in James City County. (Photo via Shutterstock) |
Developers withdrew their rezoning application for the Bluffs at Kiskiack, a proposed James City County development that included more than 700 homes, commercial space and an open-air museum featuring 42 presidential busts. The withdrawal came ahead of a scheduled Board of Supervisors meeting after officials signaled they would not approve an additional deferral request from the developers. The project faced strong opposition from rural Croaker residents, who raised concerns about traffic, changes to the community character and the success of a president busts museum. |
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The crew of the Norfolk-based USS George HW Bush is back in the Middle East after a brief break Read More |
AUDIO: New polling in Virginia’s 2nd Congressional District shows Luria leading Kiggans Listen Here |
Arts, music and tradition: The Stockley Gardens Fall fest returns this weekend Read More |
Virginia AG launches voter protection unit ahead of midterm elections Read More |
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| Weekend Events with Kayda Plus |
Join WHRO’s Chuck Doud and local podcast host Kayda Plus as they share a list of curiously curated and intriguing events happening each weekend in Hampton Roads. |
Chrysler Museum Perry Glass Studio, 245 Grace St., Norfolk |
The Chrysler combines two of its popular after hours events for an evening of live glassblowing, fire performances, music, DJs, blacklight art, mixology demonstrations and food trucks. |
Bluebird Gap Farm, 60 Pine Chapel Rd., Hampton |
Celebrate fall with hayrides, a hay maze, blacksmith demonstrations, live music, games, face painting and a pumpkin patch at Hampton's Bluebird Gap Farm. |
Mount Trashmore Park, 310 Edwin Dr., Virginia Beach |
A celebration of Black food culture featuring local food vendors serving a variety of savory dishes, sweet treats and regional favorites. |
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