Hampton Roads "Pet" Magazine
Our entire staff has gone to the dogs ... and cats, birds, lizards, hamsters ... INCLUDES: a column about the cat that got away; dog park dos and don'ts; pet portraits; local pets strike a pose; the best shops and accessories; Q&A with a trainer; the life of an SPCA volunteer; Top Vets in Hampton Roads; pet health tips; Fido-friendly travel destinations; doggie treat taste test; resource guide; and our feature—pet photography by Jill Beninato.
By Mary Burnham, Jessica Carlson, Betsy DiJulio and Meredith Hemenway
The Tide Has Come
After years of roadblocks, the face of transportation in Hampton Roads will officially change as Norfolk's light rail plan gets moving.
By Jessica Carlson
High-Profile Homes
HRM gives you another exclusive look inside a notable abode in Hampton Roads. THIS ISSUE: Yorktown artist Nancy Thomas.
By Jessica Carlson
Maddry
Can you hear him now? Larry has a plan to improve the Apple iPhone.
By Larry Maddry
Upfront
A Modest Proposal
Instead of eating our state representatives, let's just fire them all.
By Michael Jon Khandelwal
Reporter
Hope in Healthcare
A dedicated staff works hard to keep the Western Tidewater Free Clinic going strong despite a modest budget and location concerns.
By Kristen De Deyn Kirk
Town & Country
Q&A
Legal Aid Executive Director Raymond Hartz returned to Hampton Roads to help change lives and be a champion for the poor.
Art Parts
Excited clay collectors from miles around flock to the Poddrey's kiln opening to celebrate the season.
Hidden History
A 165-year tradition of decking the halls branches back to Colonial Williamsburg.
Curbside
Taste is the place to stop, savor and steep.
Sound Decisions
Period Musicians Branes and Hampton craft soulful music for the holiday season.
Local Ink
The sisters in crime are back with more chilling tales of mystery and mayhem.
Curbside
Taste is the place to stop, savor and steep.
Unzipped
23607, a call for renewal in Newport News.
People
Artist Seth Patrick went from canvas to computer and back again.
Good Side
People of Hampton Roads strike a pose.
Datebook
Though the weather outside is frightful, these holiday happenings are oh so delightful. PLUS: Annual charity event helps raise money for CHKD; Romance, humor and heartwarming holiday classics spice up the theater schedule; and celebrate the holiday season at the Virginia Zoo.
Spree
Grab Bag
Think you don't like heavy metal? Maybe you'll change your mind after ogling these fab metallic finds.
In Store
Log on to finish your holiday shopping at these local web shops.
Trends
The first local Fashion Week aims to prove that the commonwealth has plenty of style.
Life
Travel
Old-World Edenton
Celebrate a Colonial Christmas in "the South's prettiest small town."
By Deborah H. Huso
Plus: Take an island break and sail to Bermuda directly from Downtown Norfolk.
Health
Local and national legislation tries to keep snack-obsessed students from learning lessons on junk food.
Homes
Art, architecture and personal passion all merge in this contemporary condominium.
Dish
To Dine For
Bowled over by Lucky Oyster.
Feature
Dinner & A Movie
Enjoying some of HR's signature foods through film.
By Patrick Evans-Hylton
Local Flavor
A trio of eateries serve upscale comfort in a bowl.
Nosh News
Italian chef Beppo Tonon brings artistic flair to Suffolk.
Grilled
In the hot seat: Santa and Mrs. Claus.
SPECIAL SECTIONS AND SUPPLEMENTS
Sandler Center for the Performing Arts
Virginia Beach's artistic dreams are realized with the opening of a new state-of-the-art performance venue.
Education
A comprehensive listing of the area's private schools.
Holiday Gift Guide