Tidewater DSA Social event at Tradition Brewing Co. in Newport News:

🚨New Social Alert🚨 Our Peninsula Committee is looking to bring TDSA action to the peninsula! Come out for some drinks, food, and camaraderie!

#newportnews #tdsa #dsa #HamptonRoads

The LGBT Life Center based in Norfolk is expanding its presence to the Peninsula! 🌈 They're transforming an old plasma center in Hampton into an inclusive hub for the LGBTQ+ community. This one-stop facility will house a community center, health clinic, and pharmacy, offering resources for those living with HIV. The center will provide primary care, mental health services, supportive housing, a food pantry, and more. This expansion has been in the works for 7 years, driven by a $1.8 million appropriation secured with the help of leaders like Congressman Bobby Scott, Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine #lgbtq #hamptonroads

In reaction to Chesapeake Public Schools authorizing the Good News Club, a Christian organization, for after-school gatherings, the After School Satan Club emerged as a non-theistic alternative. Some local parents expressed their desire to provide an inclusive option for their non-Christian kids, clarifying that the club's focus is not truly centered around Satan. The ACLU described the club as open to all students and offers programming—such as community-service projects, games, nature-based activities, and arts and crafts—that promotes virtues of benevolence, empathy, critical thinking, problem solving, creative expression, personal sovereignty, and compassion.

#religiousfreedom #satanictemple #chesapeake #hamptonroads

The City of Chesapeake cancels Satanic Temple's After School Satan Club, sparking controversy over religious freedom. The club claims cancellation is unconstitutional;. The city of Chesapeake claims the cancellation of the club is due to "failing to comply" with city policies, although their statement goes into no further detail.

https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/chesapeake/after-school-satan-club-in-chesapeake-canceled-by-city-satanic-temple-says/

#religiousfreedom #satanictemple #chesapeake #hamptonroads

Virginia Beach City Workers Union, UE Local 111:

🔥💥✊🏿We kicked off our Virginia Beach City Worker Union organizing blitz! ✊🏿🔥💥

We will talk to over 1,000 @CityofVaBeach
workers this week as we build #unionpower and win #collectivebargaining

Check out our outreach crew of @ueunion
members & @SWA_solidarity
volunteers!

https://twitter.com/virginiabeachue/status/1688954255774765056

#vabeach #hamptonroads #union

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Merry Christmas in July! Yes I realize it’s the LAST week of July but, whatever 🎄

Anyway, here’s me tasting the Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cake Ice Cream from Hudsonville Ice Cream

#food #foodoftheday #tastetest #review #foodreview #newportnews #hamptonroads #virginia #filipino #gamer #christmasinjuly #littledebbies #hudsonvilleicecream #festiveflavor #foodadventure #winterwonderland #Christmas #Christmastreecake

Newport News Council member Patricia Woodbury is questioning if Cindy Rohlf is out as city manager so city leaders can hire a minority replacement.

“I’m the only white person there on the city council representing this city that is 60% white,” Woodbury said. “I don’t know that that’s the reason, I would hate to make that statement but you do have to look at it.”

"According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the racial demographic of #NewportNews is actually 45.5% white, 41% Black, 3.4% Asian, and 9.6% Hispanic or Latino."

Yeah, let me just go ahead make up some stats. You know. Do a little bit of lying.

https://www.13newsnow.com/article/news/local/mycity/newport-news/reaction-newport-news-city-manager-departure-cindy-rohlf/291-2660b56c-80d7-42aa-b4d5-a4d226262f71
#HamptonRoads

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It took a little bit, but I finally got around to trying out the Taco Bell volcano menu’s return

#food #foodoftheday #tastetest #review #foodreview #newportnews #hamptonroads #virginia #filipino #gamer #volcanomenu #tacobell #fieryflavors #fooderuption #foodjourney

Teamsters union, representing UPS workers, seeks a new 5-year agreement for better wages, ending two-tier job classification, more full-time positions, safety measures, and protection against harassment. In Newport News, Teamsters Local 822 staged a practice picket, warning of a potential strike if no deal is reached by July 31. They demand fair compensation for all workers amid rising inflation. If demands for fair wages and improved work conditions aren't met, this will be the largest single-employer walkout in U.S. history. #Teamsters #UPS #UnionStrike #FairWages #NewportNews #HamptonRoads

https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/ups-workers-warn-of-potential-strike-perform-practice-picket-in-nn/

Homeowners in #HamptonRoads are facing limited options for home insurance as companies withdraw coverage from the Oceanfront area. One resident had his policy dropped by Nationwide after 20 years. He contacted other major companies like USAA and Hartford but found no one willing to insure the area due to the risk of storms and storm damage. Insurance agents confirm that major companies have stopped covering certain coastal areas due to increased storm activity and claims. The resident had previously filed an $18,000 claim for hurricane damage. While smaller insurance companies may still provide coverage, the trend of companies pulling out of coastal areas is growing nationwide as they aim to reduce exposure to risk.

https://www.wtkr.com/news/why-some-insurance-companies-are-pulling-out-of-hampton-roads

So Pop-Tarts suggested I try these Frosted Banana Bread Pop-Tarts with butter…

#FrostedBananaBreadPopTarts #PopTarts #butter #BreakfastIndulgence #NewFlavors #TasteExperience #Kelloggs #review #tastetest #foodreview #food #foodoftheday #newportnews #hamptonroads #virginia #filipino #gamer

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So Pop-Tarts suggested I try these Frosted Banana Bread Pop-Tarts with butter…

#FrostedBananaBreadPopTarts #PopTarts #butter #BreakfastIndulgence #NewFlavors #TasteExperience #Kelloggs #review #tastetest #foodreview #food #foodoftheday #newportnews #hamptonroads #virginia #filipino #gamer

A summary of yesterday’s #TidewaterDSA General Assembly meeting. Come to the next one to share your perspective and ideas, and to find out what we’re up to! Meeting the third Sunday of every month over Zoom.

https://twitter.com/TidewaterDSA/status/1680986202453733376

https://linktr.ee/tidewaterdsa

#hamptonroads #hampton #newportnews #norfolk #virginiabeach

"Tidewater DSA is #strikeready! We stand in solidarity with UPS Teamsters and will be ready to join them at the picket line as their fight for a fair contract intensifies. Divided we beg, united we bargain!"

https://twitter.com/TidewaterDSA/status/1679900063210909724?t=pPPeLXXi9vIWnk4ivV_IUw&s=19

#HamptonRoads #tidewater #tidewaterdsa #dsa #teamsters #ups #upsstrike

This was dinner last night Corned Beef, Shredded Carolina Reaper Cheddar Cheese, jalapeños, horseradish sauce, and sriracha.

#homemade #sandwich #cornedbeef #carolinareaper #food #foodoftheday #newportnews #newportnewsva #hamptonroads #virginia #filipino #gamer

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Get ready to level up with Coca-Cola's latest Creation, the Ultimate +XP flavor, in partnership with League of Legends! Brace yourself for this mystifying new soda flavor and party up with me as I taste this carbonated elixer for the first time! #CocaCola #newportnews #hamptonroads #virginia #filipino #gamer

The current ETA for public transportation from CNU to the Newport News/Williamsburg airport is 56 minutes vs a 14 minute drive (assuming there's no traffic).

#NewportNews #hamptonroads

I wonder what ever happened to the #NewportNews Light Rail plan proposed in 2012 by Senior District Planner Carl Jackson?🤔It was planned for 2030 development.

https://www.13newsnow.com/article/news/newport-news-eyes-light-rail/291-374293619
#hamptonroads

The proposed plan included the following stops for the starter route:
- CNU
- Riverside Hospital
- City Center
- Patrick Henry Mall
- Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport

Police: 3 shootings in #HamptonRoads reported in less than 3 hours

https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/police-3-shootings-in-hampton-roads-reported-in-less-than-3-hours/
#norfolk #portsmouth

https://youtu.be/X_SiW3KRd4M

IWelcome to “Can You Guess What I'm Making? Episode 005!” In this episode, I'll prepare a delectable recipe that’s a little bit out of the ordinary. Join me in the kitchen as we explore new flavors and create a dish that promises to be a taste sensation! Don't forget to subscribe! #CanYouGuessWhatImMaking #RecipeAdventure #TasteSensation #FoodieFinds #tastetest #review #food #foodoftheday #newportnews #newportnewsva #hamptonroads #virginia #filipino #gamer