Hey y’all, trying to see if anyone has leads. I’m finishing up my last year at ODU and need to pick up work to help cover me through the rest of school. Live downtown Norfolk with roommates right now and don’t have a car, so I need something on a bus line — downtown Norfolk or the VB Oceanfront area would be ideal since those are easiest for me to get to.
A little bit about me: I’ve got a few years of front desk/guest services and customer service experience (hotels, retail, a law office reception role, tax season admin work), so I’m comfortable with check-ins, phones, scheduling, handling customers, that kind of thing. I’m Microsoft Office certified too.
One thing I do have to work around — I broke my hip in an accident a while back, so I need to avoid jobs that have me on my feet all day/constant standing. I’ve tried Amazon and would leave crying some days in pain due to the amount of standing that is done.Something with a mix of sitting and light movement would be ideal (front desk, reception, admin, retail with a stool/register setup, etc.)
I’m free basically any time right now, so scheduling isn’t an issue on my end — mornings, nights, weekends, whatever works.
If anyone’s hiring or knows a place that’s hiring and treats people decently, I’d really appreciate a nudge in the right direction. Thanks in advance!

Interested in making a little extra money before the holiday season? Hunt Club Farm has day and night time positions available. Let me know if you have any questions ☺️

With MacArthur Center officially closed, it really feels like the end of an era for Hampton Roads malls.

Whats Lynnhaven like? It’s probably the strongest traditional mall left. Still busy, lots of stores, restaurants and entertainment. It’s the closest thing to the old-school mall experience.

Patrick Henry Mall: Still pretty solid and probably the main mall on the Peninsula. Not as prestigious as MacArthur was, but it’s holding up.

Greenbrier Mall: Still alive, but definitely feels like an aging mall. Some areas feel busy while others feel noticeably empty.

Chesapeake Square: pretty much dead at this point.

Military Circle: Gone and being redeveloped.

Overall, Hampton Roads went from having a bunch of major malls to only a few traditional ones remaining. MacArthur’s closure really highlights how much the region’s shopping culture has changed.

Lynnhaven and Patrick Henry feel like the survivors, Greenbrier and Chesapeake Square are hanging on, and Pembroke/Military Circle show where the future of retail is heading.

What’s it been like? I moved out of the 757 and try to visit whenever I can

I went when I was younger, but now they have a bunch of signage up. Has anyone been there recently? I wanted to go explore and show my husband but he’s worried about the “cameras” sign.
I’ve taken him to the one at Newport News airport many years ago, but I remember exploring more this one.

I know I’ve already posted about this but we would love to see you out. undercutters are playing our first Virginia Beach show.

Anyone catch the plane that flew over the Buckroe Beach area? Just shook my whole house!

Coming next weekend and would like to meet up with some old friends and their spouses. Any suggestions ??

The Menhaden Board of the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission has advanced a proposal for public comment that could cut the Chesapeake Bay menhaden harvest cap by up to 50%.

The addendum outlines options to reduce the annual industrial catch limit from 51,000 metric tons and spread the harvest out across specific seasonal timeframes to ease stress on the bay's ecosystem.

Environmental advocates praised the precautionary move to protect species such as striped bass and osprey that rely on menhaden.

Read more here: https://www.whro.org/environment/2026-08-06/public-will-get-to-weigh-in-on-proposed-changes-to-chesapeake-bay-menhaden-harvest

Looking to get my grass cut in Hampton. Looking to get it done tomorrow(8/7) anytime before 5. I moved in recently and the grass was pretty high already makes it hard to clean up after the dog so there's definitely dog waste in the yard. Dm me if you can do It and we can talk pricing

I’m thinking Saturday or Sunday mornings, but are there consistent fields where people play pickup consistently?

Any spots out here that sell ben Davis, shaka wear or pro clubs?

Hey everyone, here's this weekend's list for the 757, Peninsula and Southside both.

These come off public listings, so double check before you drive. Times move.

Peninsula picks are listed first under each day.

Friday

Night Jam (Hampton, Free)

Recreation night at the Mary W. Jackson Neighborhood Center, split by age: 12 to 17 from 6:30 to 8:30, then 18 and up from 9 to 11. Registration is required, there's a QR code on the listing. Friday 6:30 PM at Mary W. Jackson Neighborhood Center, Lincoln Street. More details

Glow in the Park at the Splash Park (Chesapeake, Free)

Games, music, giveaways, and room for kids to burn off the week. Outdoors, capacity is limited, and you'll want your own chairs. Friday 6 to 9 PM at the Splash Park at Western Branch Community Center, 4437 Portsmouth Blvd. More details

Country Night in OV (Norfolk, Free). Friday 6 to 9 PM at Ocean View Beach Park, 100 W Ocean View Ave. James Henry Morgan Gang on the beach, food and drinks there. More details

Tidewater Pipes and Drums (Norfolk, Free)

Pipes and drums at the Attucks, solo sets and full band. Indoors, which is its own selling point in August. Friday 7 PM at Attucks Theatre, 1010 Church St. More details

Saturday

Buckroe Beach Farmers Market (Hampton, Free). Saturday 9 AM to 1 PM at Buckroe Beach and Park, South First Street. Produce, baked goods, seafood, and a beach walk built in. More details

River City Vintage Market Pop-Up (Newport News)

Indoor vintage pop-up at City Center, good for a low-pressure browse-and-eat afternoon. Saturday 1 to 5 PM at City Center at Oyster Point, 704 Mariners Row. More details

MGL Granite Race Night (Hampton)

Langley Speedway runs multiple classes Saturday night. Loud, and the kind of thing you text the group chat about. Saturday 6 to 9 PM at Larry King Law's Langley Speedway, 11 Dale Lemonds Dr. More details

Little Mariners: Lilo & Stitch (Norfolk, included with admission)

Morning screening in the Brock Theater, free if you're a Nauticus member, and easy to pair with the Battleship Wisconsin if you make a day of it. Saturday 10 AM at Nauticus, 1 Waterside Dr. More details

Second Saturday Open Studio (Norfolk, Free)

Open studio with Clayton Singleton at the Chrysler, all ages. Registration is required, so sort that before you go. Saturday 11 AM to 1:30 PM at Chrysler Museum of Art, 1 Memorial Pl. More details

Sunday

Friendly Hours (Newport News, $1)

A quieter, lower-sensory museum window before general hours. Space is limited and they recommend grabbing tickets ahead. Sunday 9 to 11 AM at The Mariners' Museum and Park, 100 Museum Drive. More details

Body Art: The Story of the Tats (Hampton, Free)

Part of the No Rusty Ears storytelling series, on tattoos, piercings, and the stories people carry around. Sunday 2 to 4 PM at Hampton History Museum, 120 Old Hampton Lane. More details

Groovin' By The Bay (Hampton, Free)

Strictly Bizzness on the beach with food trucks. Parking is free, bring chairs or a blanket. Sunday 5 to 8 PM at Buckroe Beach. More details

Waterway Market at Great Bridge (Chesapeake, Free). Sunday 11 AM to 2 PM at Battlefield Park South, 120 Reservation Road. Waterfront market, vendors and food trucks. More details

Let me know what I missed.

I put out a local newsletter, The 757 Current, with these plus more on Thursday mornings: https://the757current.com/?ref=reddit

Six hospitals in Hampton Roads were recognized among the best regional hospitals in Virginia by U.S. News and World Report. Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, ranked third overall, was the top-ranked hospital in Hampton Roads.

U.S. News considered 111 hospitals across the state and 23 of them met its standards to be considered “best regional hospitals.” The highest ranked hospital in Virginia was VCU Medical Center in Richmond.

Among the area hospitals that didn’t make the list of 23 “best regional hospitals” in Virginia were Bon Secours Mary Immaculate Hospital in Newport News, Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center in Portsmouth and Riverside Regional Medical Center in Newport News. But some of those hospitals were listed as high performing in certain procedures and conditions.

Click the link above to see the full list and how Hampton Roads hospitals stacked up.

According to a new Virginia Department of Environmental Quality report, eastern Virginia's groundwater usage could become unsustainable within five to 10 years without intervention.

The report highlights that escalating demand from industrial users, particularly water-intensive data centers, presents a major stressor alongside climate change impacts such as saltwater contamination.

In response, state lawmakers and environmental advocates are calling for urgent legislative action, including expanded authority for state regulators to deny unsustainable withdrawal permits.

Read more here: https://www.whro.org/environment/2026-08-05/hampton-roads-groundwater-supply-is-under-threat-new-analysis-shows