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Celebrating its 125th anniversary this year, the Virginia Zoo in Norfolk has transformed from a basic wildlife collector into a modern conservation and education hub that attracts more than 500,000 visitors annually.

The Chesapeake Planning Commission voted 7-1 on Wednesday to recommend that the city council deny a conditional use permit for a proposed battery energy storage system in Hickory.

Jayne Kennedy, who logged several firsts in the 1970s and '80s as a sports broadcaster, model and actress, is the featured recipient of the Circle of Care Honors, awarded by the local nonprofit Medicine and Music. Read more here: tinyurl.com/bde9sxf2

Local community members recently celebrated the opening of the new Child Development Resources campus in Williamsburg. Read our full coverage here: tinyurl.com/5srf63dw

Virginia Beach planning commissioners recently voted 9-1 to recommend approval for a proposed mixed-use development featuring 52 condos and commercial space at Shore and Marlin Bay drives.

Happy Friday! 🌻☀️ Your daily briefing is here! We are tracking major updates on development, history and community policy across Hampton Roads. Checkout today's newsletter here: tinyurl.com/2eyrcxbc

The Virginia Gray Fox Project is a collaborative initiative with the state Department of Wildlife Resources, which has provided more than $262,000 to investigate a suspected decline in the population.

Amid pop-up parties and parking chaos, some park users call the curfew a lazy fix that punishes everyone for the actions of a few.

A group behind a proposed development of homes and a museum in James City County asked for more time before officials vote to rezone the land.

With the FIFA World Cup kicking off Thursday in stadiums across the United States, bars and restaurants around Hampton Roads are getting ready for the tournament. ⚽ Checkout the local spots hosting watch parties here: tinyurl.com/mwne62a3

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The Virginia Zoo in Norfolk now attracts more than half a million visitors each year. It is hosting monthly events in honor of its 125th anniversary.

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The Virginia Zoo at 125: No longer a mere park 'with a few animals.'

Backlash grows as Norfolk imposes 7 p.m. curfew on Lafayette Park

Amid pop-up parties and parking chaos, some park users call the curfew a lazy fix that punishes everyone for the actions of a few.

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An ambitious statewide project is documenting the fox species to learn about potential declines.

The land near Pleasure House Point Natural Area was once eyed for a larger apartment project.

Where are all of Virginia's gray foxes? Researchers are trying to find out.

Virginia Beach Planning Commission recommends Shore Drive condo project

Following hours of public comment, the commission voted nearly unanimously to recommend a denial of a conditional use permit application for the facility.

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Chesapeake Planning Commission recommends denying proposed Hickory battery energy center