‘Serenity now’
The Prison Yoga Project is a nonprofit that trains and certifies teachers to lead the program inside jails and prisons. They have helped thousands of prisoners by instilling a practice of self-awareness and self-control. READ MORE.
https://wydaily.com/local-news/2018/06/09/norfolk-is-providing-yoga-classes-to-inmates-in-its-jail-heres-why/
The end is near
And the countdown to November can begin. That’s when the new bridge, its four wide lanes, and the 10-foot multi-purpose path designed for pedestrians and bicyclists is expected to open to traffic. READ MORE.
Beach Breach Weekly
Southside Daily has partnered with the Virginia Beach Police Department and the Virginia Beach Crime Solvers to raise awareness about persons of interest in the city. Here’s this week’s list.
‘On very thin ice’
The emails contained information about closed session briefings to City Council about the pier project. The documents were obtained by Southside Daily through a FOIA request. READ MORE.
https://wydaily.com/local-news/2018/06/12/city-manager-shared-behind-the-scenes-info-with-developer-now-2-council-members-want-him-fired/
Insulated from national trend
A recent report by the Real Estate Information Network shows that the area is bucking the national trend of declining sales, but is facing the same problem that’s causing issues across markets nationally. READ MORE.
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Approachable and fun wine tastings at Norfolk Hilton’s Varia
The Art of Wine tasting events are held every Thursday with a new theme each week. The classes are meant to be fun and easy-going with eight wine selections based on a region, educational subject, or demographic. READ MORE.
These handmade cheesecakes include a secret ingredient that ‘turns the flavor up a notch’
Cheesecake by the Ocean creates cakes the old fashioned way by using heavy whipping cream and stirring by hand to avoid over-mixing. READ MORE.
