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THE FIRST ARMY YMCA IN THE COUNTRY RE-OPENS AS A YMCA FORT MONROE, VIRGINIA – The YMCA is reopening at Fort Monroe, reviving a history of one hundred and twenty-six years. This development is considered a significant indicator of the community’s progress in its redevelopment efforts. The Fort Monroe Authority has reached an agreement with the Peninsula Metropolitan YMCA to reopen the fitness center facility, which has been closed for nearly four years. The YMCA will serve residents and businesses of Fort Monroe and the surrounding area, as well as the visiting boaters that dock at the Old Poi... read more

Exotic frogs exhibit opens March 14 at the Virginia Living Museum Explore TOAD-ally cool creatures and get eyeball to eyeball with live frogs from around the world in “Frogs: A Chorus of Colors” March 14 through Sept. 7 at the Virginia Living Museum. View more than 70 live frogs from across the globe, complete with their noisy croaks, yaps, chirps, whoops, snores and whistles, all housed in detailed habitats with rock ledges, live plants and waterfalls. Interactive games and displays help visitors of all ages have fun while exploring frogs’ biology and natural history, the roles they play in ... read more

PARAGON CITY CENTER 12 TO HOST ‘CINDERELLA’ PRINCESS PARTY IN CELEBRATION OF THE DISNEY CLASSIC FILM REMAKE OPENING 3/13 Free Fun Festivities Include a Visit from WVEC Channel 13 Reporters Janet Roach and Ashley Smith (Newport News, VA; March 6, 2015) - Paragon City Center 12 is rolling out the red carpet for a princess extravaganza in celebration of the upcoming March 13th wide release of CINDERELLA, a PG rated live-action retelling of the classic fairy tale about a servant step-daughter who wins the heart of a prince. In addition, to the delight of FROZEN fans everywhere, Princesses Elsa an... read more

Looking for a great time this St. Patrick's Day? Our partners at The Greene Turtle in Hampton have a great line-up to celebrate this St. Patrick's Day! Learn more about The Greene Turtle , their menu, locations, and Military Discount on MilitaryBridge! Also, check out The Deloreans . ... read more

GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO VISIT THE MARINERS' MUSEUM FOR ONLY $5 THIS SATURDAY FOR COMMUNITY DAY! Take the family on a voyage of exploration to The Mariners' Museum. Admission is only $5 per person for residents of Hampton Roads and kids 3 and under are free during The Mariners' Community Day. Explore the USS Monitor Center, handcrafted ship models, maritime paintings, rare figureheads, small craft from around the world and much more. This discounted admission price is only available during Community Day and no other discounts apply. For more information, visit MarinersMuseum.org or call (757)596-... read more