June has arrived and the summer sun has come with it. Remember your sunscreen, flip-flops and shades when you head out to have your summer fun. With June, we celebrate all the dads out there with Father's Day and our closest buddies on National Best Friend Day. Be sure to salute the Stars and Bars for Flag Day as you pack your travel bags for summer vacations. Here's to sandy toes, "borrowed" seashells and relaxing summer sunsets.
The noted writer Ralph Waldo Emerson said, “Happy will that house be in which the relationships are formed from character.” The noted realtor, Greg Garrett, and the leadership team of Collin McDowell, Lindsay Pennington and [Read More…]
When traveling, whether for personal or professional reasons, finding just the right place to stay — a place that feels comfortable and familiar — may be a difficult feat to accomplish. The energy emanating from a dwelling — negative or positive — can [Read More…]
As children’s laughter fills the air on the shores of Virginia Beach, Dr. Laurel Stadtmauer smiles as she recognizes families whose journeys into parenthood began at the Eastern Virginia Medical School (EVMS), Jones Institute for [Read More…]
“The Colonial Virginia Council has made a comeback. The council was inches away from going out of existence until its board and staff turned it around. Today they are thriving, they’re back, and they’re stronger [Read More…]
By Tess Goldblatt “Pat Wright is awesome! She goes above and beyond for her clients. When I saw what she did for my son, Barrett, I thought, ‘Why not me?’ Pat motivated me — made me feel [Read More…]
Virginia Tech (VT) just brought its premier solutions for the educational opportunities of working professionals to Newport News’ Tech Center. VT Hampton Roads Center’s (VTHRC) new location offers an array of educational opportunities. Susan Johnstad, [Read More…]
Caroline Taylor is a person who sees problems as opportunities. Many years ago, when she saw the way drug testing for a company was being handled, she decided she could do it better. And she [Read More…]
By Tess Goldblatt The wealth advisors at Lions Bridge Financial Advisors synchronize clients’ values and goals with their need for growing and preserving wealth. “As an independent firm with a range of tools available we [Read More…]
If I could be any character from any book, I would be Hermione Granger from the Harry Potter series. The way I stay cool in the heat of August is by floating in the pool. [Read More…]
By Veronica Edwards At Healthy Touch Therapeutic Massage, Jennifer Wheatley uses hands, calming energy and healing intentions to relax and de-stress her clients. As owner of the Newport News studio, she says, “When I’m massaging [Read More…]
Creating the right atmosphere to make memories, “the tool that you use is music,” says the owner of MixxStar DJs, Bobby Dunston, aka “DJ Bobby D!” From backyard gatherings to swanky soirees, the right music, [Read More…]
There is no denying that summer is here, and in Virginia that means it is HOT, HOT, HOT! Stay cool with your toes in the sand, a frozen daiquiri and the latest issue of the Oyster Pointer. This area is where it all began, so be sure to take in the many fun things to do in our community including a visit to Colonial Williamsburg, taking a lap or two at Yorktown Beach and enjoying all the summer fun, making memories with your kids and grandkids. Whatever you do, be sure to lather up with sunblock before you go out and enjoy all that Hampton Roads has to offer.
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