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Bakeries & SweetsDesserts without the dairy: Whether you’re dairy-free, gluten-free, or just sweet-tooth curious, My Vegan Sweet Tooth turns out a 100% vegan spread with lots of gluten-free options.
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Apex Entertainment Virginia Beach
EntertainmentAll-in-one fun: Apex Entertainment Virginia Beach packs basically every indoor activity: arcade with 95+ games, axe throwing, 24-lane bowling with lane-side service, indoor go-karts, laser tag, escape rooms, mini golf, Hologate VR, a ropes course, plus spaces for parties.
Virginia Beach Winery
NightlifeSip something local: Virginia Beach Winery keeps it low key in a rustic, wood-lined tasting room, pouring small-batch fruit wines, wine slushies, and even sparkling on tap.
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‘Not Haynes!’: Strelitz retirement brings end to 128-year furniture business, shocking customers
Haynes Furniture and The Dump, a family-owned furniture business in Virginia, is ending its 128-year run with all stores permanently closing.
Full story at wtkr.com ↗
The 48th Annual Peanut Festival is Back!
The 48th Annual Suffolk Peanut Festival On Air Giveaway On Air Contest will run from October 5, 2026 to October 7, 20 26.
Full story at audacy.com ↗
Norfolk temporary casino runs games while $750M permanent resort is built
The temporary Norfolk casino, which opened in November 2025, has generated average monthly revenue of over $1 million since its opening, is expected to close late next year with the opening of a $750 million permanent casino on adjacent property near Harbor Park.
Full story at virginiabusiness.com ↗
NASA and ODU team up to build flood prediction technology for Hampton Roads communities
NASA's Disasters Program and Old Dominion University are partnering to develop flood prediction technology for Hampton Roads communities.
Full story at wtkr.com ↗
Hear Together: The Muse Writers Center
The Muse Writers Center, a nonprofit organization based in Norfolk, believes in the transformative power of self expression through creative writing.
Full story at wnrn.org ↗
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