The Chesapeake City Council unanimously approved a temporary moratorium to pause all reviews of data center applications for up to eight months while officials draft a formal policy.

The decision follows a Planning Commission recommendation to create stricter zoning ordinances that include noise limits and mandatory public outreach for future developments.

While many residents spoke in favor of pausing new proposals, some expressed frustration over the delay and urged more stringent rules.

Read more here: https://www.whro.org/local-government/2026-07-22/chesapeake-city-council-approves-8-month-hold-on-data-center-applications

ICE is picking people up people. I was walking to the bus stop and they were picking up a Hispanic gentleman around 40 yrs of age. There was no resisit or injuries that were readily visible. He was in four points chains. On the location of Bryd Ave and Bainbridge Blvd. I believe it was ICE due to the face the vehicles where all unmarked and they were in swat gear that was unmarked. So it was either ICE or another heavily armed malicia but other way this man has been kidnapped and if you are looking for him check ICE first. For the rest of you ICE is in the area be safe.

We are currently renting in Greenbrier area and will be buying start of new year. We’d like to buy around here but want a little more land and privacy from neighbors so we are also looking at Western Branch into Suffolk. I’ve got specific health needs and want to be close to my docs and hospital options so Suffolk isn’t ideal but I do like the newer communities and diversity of people (in age, race, backgrounds - military, etc) I’m wondering if there are other areas further south with more land and just as much diversity we could be searching?

We moved from northern VA almost 2 yrs ago and lived in a master planned community on a street of all public servants - police, teachers, firefighters and federal govt employees. We all had small kids when we built homes there and now the kids are all grown. We both grew up around military. We are in another season of life and would like a different mix of folks, locals, different races, professional or retired, 45+ and older populations but a mix of younger families is good too.

Any areas of Chesapeake like this?

Hey I made a Facebook group called the 757 Horror Movie Club. It might be fun to meet once a month and catch a horror movie. If interested, join the group. Stay spooky.
We’re also on discord: https://discord.gg/ZGdZdHF4w

On July 7, Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was shot and killed by an ICE agent in Houston while driving a work van with his crew. On July 13, ICE fatally shot 26-year-old Johan Sebastian Guerrero in Biddeford, Maine — his wife and toddler forced to witness his murder.

Both men were beloved members of their communities, killed on their way to work. Join us for a vigil to demand Justice for Lorenzo. Justice for Johan. Justice for All. ICE Out!

We're rallying at the intersection of Atlantic Ave & Battlefield Blvd N from 1:00pm-2:00pm, Saturday July 25th.

If you want more info, here's the link — https://mobilize.us/s/XF9I0G

Chesapeake Regional Medical Center faces federal healthcare fraud and conspiracy charges stemming from unnecessary procedures performed by former OB-GYN Javaid Perwaiz, who was sentenced to 59 years in prison in 2021. 

Prosecutors allege hospital officials were aware of Perwaiz's misconduct and improper billing, which yielded $18.5 million between 2010 and 2019, yet continued to renew his privileges despite repeated internal warnings. 

Legal experts caution that a conviction would trigger mandatory exclusion from Medicare and Medicaid programs, a standard federal penalty that could effectively force the hospital out of business.

Read more here: https://www.whro.org/health/2026-07-14/chesapeake-regional-faces-fraud-charges-a-conviction-could-put-the-hospitals-future-at-risk

Rising energy demand and costs drove Virginia lawmakers this year to look for creative solutions to enhance the power grid. A new Virginia law encourages the development of new battery storage facilities to help meet clean energy goals.

But a proposal to build a 150-megawatt battery project in Chesapeake has been met with a familiar challenge not likely to be overcome by the new law – a community organized against new development near their upscale neighborhood.

The Virginia Center for Investigative Journalism at WHRO reports on the Chesapeake controversy and what the new law and other initiatives could mean for needed improvements to the electric grid.

Read our full coverage here: https://www.whro.org/virginia-center-for-investigative-journalism/2026-07-15/vcij-energystorage

Anybody have their air ducts cleaned recently? I just bought a house and would like to get mine cleaned, I’m looking for any recommendation, thank you!

Chesapeake Public Schools has a new superintendent.

Doug Brubaker, who has more than 30 years of experience as an educator, was confirmed as the division’s next leader. He was serving as superintendent of the Texarkana Independent School District. Texarkana is in the northeast corner of Texas near the Arkansas border.

The board voted 5-4 during its Monday night meeting. Board members Malia Huddle, Norman Pool, Amanda Quillin and Angela Swygert voted no but did not share comments during the board’s discussion.

Read more here: https://www.whro.org/education-news/2026-07-14/after-extended-search-chesapeake-selects-new-superintendent-with-5-4-vote

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Edit: Found a foster with a lactating mommy cat!

Flew into Norfolk this evening and found 3 sub week old kittens in the parking structure. We're attempting to bottle feed them, but at this age they definitely need a foster mom if possible.

We're in Chesapeake, and can drop off anywhere in the area at any time.

I’m looking for a handyman in the area for a handrail, electrical work in the bathroom and to fix my couch. Any recommendations? Thanks!!

Looking for a senior photographer in Chesapeake/757 area. I would love all recommendations and portfolios! Definitely looking for a more earthy warm vibe.

Coastal Crush – Hampton Roads Youth Lacrosse Club

Coastal Crush – Hampton Roads Youth Lacrosse Club

Like the title says. I'm looking for a roofing company that will be gentle on my wallet. My insurance says I need to get a new roof or they're taking it off my policy. It's just a regular suburban home, nothing special.

Any recommendations? Anybody to avoid?

I’ve seen a lot of videos of folks fishing the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel where it looks pretty smooth. They’re in kayaks, etc. I’ve been a few times now in a 22’ cc to try and catch my first sheepshead and we’re constantly bouncing around. Seems like it’s always rough unless you tuck behind an island, and even with that, getting there is still a B.

For anyone that knows the area, are some sections more protected than others?

We normally ride over from Poquoson but can trailer if needed.

Hello fellow people of chesapeake, is there any paid fishing holes in the area where i as a freshwater fisher/ semi newbie go to pay a location to fish there waters with my kid? we are currently fishing the creek behind my MIL house and we have had no success this season and my kid really wants to catch her first fish.

More than 55 years after graduating as one of Great Bridge High School's first Black students, Lora Hinton was recognized as an exemplary citizen at a recent Chesapeake City Council meeting. 

Hinton, who grew up in Chesapeake during school integration, went on to make history as the first African American scholarship football player at Louisiana State University. 

During his time at Great Bridge High School, he excelled academically and athletically, serving as class president and leading the football team to a state championship appearance.

Read more here: https://www.whro.org/education-news/2026-07-10/chesapeake-honors-one-of-great-bridges-first-black-graduates-and-football-star

Everyone’s favorite question to ask on Reddit 😂 I can’t find what’s being built on Eden Way in the old Salvation Army/Lazy Boy site.

I see Rudolph is the contractor but that’s about it.

At a public hearing Wednesday night, the Chesapeake Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval for changes to the city’s zoning ordinance and proposed policy for data centers.

The Chesapeake City Council directed the planning commission to suggest the amendments and create a policy after a data center proposal last year faced pushback from residents and was rejected.

The ordinance suggests amendments to the city code that would designate data centers as a conditional use in industrial zoning districts and the Fentress Airfield Overlay District, if they meet certain requirements.

Read more here: https://www.whro.org/local-government/2026-07-09/chesapeake-planning-commission-recommends-approving-data-center-policy