A community isn’t a community without the people and places and businesses that make it unique. From our annual Giving Back Awards to interviews with influential and talented people who call Coastal Virginia home, we explore the personalities, organizations, events and destinations that make up our community fabric.
- Chelsea Sherman
- 2- Editor's Picks, Archive, Culture & Community, People
- January / February 2026
Local Surf Legend Jason Borte Celebrates Virginia Beach Surf Community in New Book Virginia is for Surfers By Chelsea Sherman...
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- Activities & Events, Archive, Culture & Community
- January / February 2026
Cold Splash a Cool Way to Warm Hearts with Cash Yes, it’s cold outside. And the water’s chillier. But this...
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- Archive, Culture & Community
- January / February 2026
Honoring Community-minded Companies in the Region In Partnership with VOLUNTEER Hampton Roads Since 2023, Coastal Virginia Magazineand CoVaBIZ have partnered withVOLUNTEER Hampton...
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- 1 - Featured - Home, Activities & Events, Archive, Culture & Community
- January / February 2026
Virginia’s story begins on the water In 2026, Coastal Virginia will take center stage as the Commonwealth commemorates 250 years...
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- 2- Editor's Picks, Archive, Culture & Community, Style & Shopping
- November / December 2025
Deon Foster spun through a whirlwind of duty stations in her 20s and 30s as the wife of a Marine...
- Ava Baker
- Archive, Culture & Community
- November / December 2025
A couple’s journey to unearth the fascinating history and heritage of their landmark Williamsburg property includes sharing its cultural and...
- Betsy DiJulio
- Archive, Culture & Community, People
- November / December 2025
Longtime volunteer Ellen McBride embodies the heart of VB Rescue’s community mission By Betsy DiJulio It’s Wednesday at 4:30 a.m....
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- 1 - Featured - Home, Archive, Culture & Community
- November / December 2025
Recognizing local organizations that are nourishing our communities through food access efforts Coastal Virginia Magazine is proud to present our...
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- Activities & Events, Archive, Culture & Community
- September / October 2025
Dates and events are subject to change. Please visit the event website for the most up-to-date information. SPECIAL EVENTS Sept....
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- Activities & Events, Archive, Culture & Community
- September / October 2025
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- 3 - Special Sections, Activities & Events, Archive, Culture & Community
- September / October 2025
In April 2025, the ViBe Creative District will celebrate 10 years as the creative heartbeat of Virginia Beach, a place...
- Leona Baker
- Activities & Events, Archive, Culture & Community
- July / August 2025
More than 60 vessels and 10,000 crew members will sail into Norfolk’s historic harbor next June for Sail250, part of...
- Leona Baker
- 2- Editor's Picks, Archive, Culture & Community, Education
- July / August 2025
One of the earliest institutions dedicated to Black education in North America is now open to the public in Colonial...
- Betsy DiJulio
- Archive, Culture & Community, People
- July / August 2025
Therapist turned painter is on a roll with new mini mobile gallery based on the Eastern Shore The pandemic was...
- Betsy DiJulio
- Archive, Culture & Community
- July / August 2025
Distinguished social scientist and photographer Jennifer Fish is thinking and acting locally and globally By Betsy DiJulio Many of us...
- Leona Baker and Grace Silipigni
- 1 - Featured - Home, Archive, Culture & Community, Drinks, Food & Drinks, Restaurants
- July / August 2025
CoVa Dining Guide: Welcome to some of our favorites watering holes around the region As we were working on this...
