The Wild Life
A lone dove flies among pigeons perched on a line above Buckroe Beach Wednesday afternoon October 9, 2019. (Photo by Jonathon Gruenke / Daily Press) “Duke” stretches for an untouched patch of grass...
View Article30th Annual Great Chesapeake Bay Schooner Race
The crew puts on sailing gear under red lights in Virginia’s main salon after waking up to a blaring AC/DC “Back in Black” at 3:00 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 18, 2019. The American flag on the stern of the...
View ArticleScenes From Local Elections: November 2019
Voters cast their ballots at Hampton City Hall Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019. President Donald Trump is on voters’ minds as Virginians decide whether Republicans or Democrats will control Virginia’s...
View ArticleVirginia Symphony Orchestra presents sensory-friendly concert
The Virginia Symphony Orchestra, in partnership with several community organizations, presented a sensory-friendly concert on Nov. 2, 2019, in Newport News, Va. The performance was designed to welcome...
View ArticleUSS Gerald R. Ford returns after 20 days underway
The sun sets behind the USS Gerald R. Ford after the ship returned to Naval Station Norfolk after being underway for 20 days on November 25, 2019. A F/A-18 Legacy Hornet is seen through the widow of...
View ArticleNewport News Shipbuilding prepares for christening of the aircraft carrier...
Newport News Shipbuilding employee Connor Wolfe attaches a decorative tarp to a stand Friday December 6, 2019 as the shipyard prepares for Saturday’s christening ceremony of the aircraft carrier John...
View ArticleThe christening of the aircraft carrier John F. Kennedy at Newport News...
A panoramic view of the christening ceremony for the carrier John F. Kennedy Saturday December 7, 2019 at Newport News Shipbuilding. (Rob Ostermaier/staff)Petty Officer 3rd class Ryan Grubb stands...
View ArticleVeterans gather for a duck hunt held by Wounded Warrior Project
Twelve veterans gathered for a duck hunt along southeastern Virginia waterways on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020. The event was held through the Wounded Warrior Project. (Kaitlin McKeown/Daily Press) More...
View ArticleSkimboarding puddles at Riverview Farm Park
Matthew Hallaren falls into a puddle after attempting to skimboard across the water and mud Wednesday afternoon at Riverview Farm Park January 15, 2020. Samuel Hallaren leaps into the air as he...
View ArticleThousands of gun-rights advocates rally on lobby day at the Virginia state...
In a view from the Virginia capital grounds, gun rights supporters gather in a show of support for 2nd amendment rights and against proposed gun laws restricting guns on Monday, Jan. 20, 2020. (Rob...
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