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FIT FOR A QUEEN Costumes designed by Hampton University alumna Ruth E. Carter (pictured below), including those worn by Angela Bassett as Queen Ramonda in Marvel's Black Panther, and other films like Coming 2 America and I'm Gonna Git You Sucka.

Fashioning a Cinematic Universe

Ruth E. Carter, Oscar-winning costume designer for films like Black Panther and Amistad, reflects on her Coastal Virginia roots as...

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King of Hospitality Akhil Jain

Landmark Hotel Group President Reigns Over Virginia Beach’s 50th Neptune Festival Court By Chelsea Sherman Akhil Jain’s first memories of...

Naro Video Collection grand opening

New Life for Naro Video at ODU

Beloved Norfolk video store’s massive and historic collection of films on DVD, Blu-ray and VHS now available to the public...

The Hatchery waterside eatery

Hatchery Oyster Truck Now Open

Half-Shell Education: The Hatchery waterside eatery on Gwynn’s Island marries dining and aquaculture tours By Mary Scott Hardaway A two-lane...

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Say “Aloha” to Shave Ice

Get Lost VB brings island flavors and a unique treat to the Oceanfront As the weather across Coastal Virginia heats...

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5 To Try: Local Butcher Shops

If you’re looking to stock up your freezer, here are five local, family-owned butcher shops in Coastal Virginia to check...

Eastern Shore Decoy Show in Cape Charles

Carving Out History

At Eastern Shore Decoy Show in Cape Charles, collectors and enthusiasts bring their passion for the region’s rich carving heritage...

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Summer On The Water

We don’t call this “Coastal Virginia” for nothin’.  And, yeah, we’re all about that phrase, in case you hadn’t noticed.  In...

Virginia Beach surfer Photo By John Wright

Surfing VB 101: Wonder on the Waves

Want to stay forever young? Try surfing, says Virginia Beach’s own Jason Borte, East Coast Surfing Hall of Fame inductee,...

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On the Hampton Waterfront

Here are three ideas for enjoying our historic waterways from Downtown Hampton this summer By Susan Smigielski Acker | Photos...

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