Maddry

See all the sights of Hampton Roads without ever strapping yourself into a butt-numbing saddle.

By Larry Maddry

Upfront

The Big Stall

In March, the Virginia General Assembly closed its regular session with no solutions for alleviating our transportation crisis. For the third time in five years, a special session was called and, at press time, was stalled again. Hampton Roads has water that divides us, so it’s costly to build roads that connect us. Our problem is congestion on the connectors—our bridges and tunnels.

By Michael Jon Khandelwal

Reporter

A look at local government’s view on expansion in James City County.

By Sara Lewis

Countdown to Jamestown

America’s Anniversary Gardens combine plants and patriotism.

By Ben Swenson

Town & Country

Q&A

Movie Stars

Thom Vourlas and Tench Phillips became life-long friends in eighth grade geometry class. When they reached their late 20s, their friendship turned into a partnership when they decided to run an art house film theater in Norfolk.

By Michael Jon Khandelwal

Art Parts

Louis Jones puts his art in the whole world’s hands.

Local Ink

Jurgen is a witty favorite with local ties; and Chris Kraft gives readers a behind-the-scenes look at NASA life.

Unzipped

23062, Gloucester Point’s local secret.

Curbside

Short Lane cranks out ice cream the old-fashioned Italian way.

Hidden History

Portsmouth played host for the grand finale of Buffalo Bill and his Wild West show.

Good Side

People of Hampton Roads strike a pose.

Datebook

Prioritize your summer plans using our schedule of hot happenings. PLUS: Quintiliani and the VSO will bring the wonder of Beethoven to Chrysler Hall; and a schedule packed with performances forces some friendly competition among local theaters.

Life

Homes

Mission Accomplished

In 2002, Bill Griggs was not looking for a new project, having recently renovated his home in Norfolk’s Ingleside neighborhood. But when a beautiful piece of nearby waterfront property came on the market, he couldn’t resist the nearly 360-degree views of the river. And when the lot’s original home proved to be a “tear down,” he was left with one choice: build from the ground up, a process he began in 2004.

By Betsy DiJulio

Day In The Life

Pat Seyller’s days are filled with ruffs, cuffs, bracelets and beads.

Health

Don’t lose sleep—apnea can be put to rest.

Travel

Both new and experienced rafters will find excitement navigating the Richmond rapids.

Dish

High Steaks

Coming out of a sleepy winter hibernation, grills across Hampton Roads are heating up now that warm weather is here. Sure, people fire up the barbecue other times of the year, and we know grilling can be done indoors, but we like our steak done old school—cooked in the big grassy expanse of a backyard, aromatic smoke wafting into the blue sky, and manly men flipping pieces of beef as big as Volkswagen Bugs until nicely charred on the outside and juicy and pink in the middle.

By Patrick Evans-Hylton

Local Flavor

A menu makeover for Second Street means this ’burg bistro now features an elegant casual theme.

Some Assembly Required

Chesapeake Bay Bruschetta.

Coming Right Up

Ugly Mug serves up mocha and more in Suffolk.

Last Words

Hot music and steamy weather go hand in hand, especially in Hampton Roads.

By Meredith Hemenway