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🌱 Why Chesapeake’s superintendent is staying and which staff get $1,500 bonuses
Chesapeake, Virginia Patch AM: a 5 min readHey there, Chesapeake! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why Chesapeake’s superintendent is staying and which staff get $1,500 bonuses
- How Chesapeake plans to keep Great Bridge Bridge moving in extreme heat
- Chesapeake’s own Garrett Stallings finally gets his shot in the majors
Also on today's calendar: July 4th Weekend At National Harbor and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the bird say when he flew over Walmart? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, hot and humid, with a high of 92 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Sunny, hot and humid, temps: high: 96, low: 72.
- Friday: Toasty conditions, with a high of 101 and low of 75 degrees.
1. Chesapeake schools poised for new superintendent, but acting leader will stay for now (pilotonline.com) — Chesapeake’s School Board has picked its next superintendent but will keep current leader Jared Cotton in place a bit longer while contract details are finalized. In the meantime, the board approved one-time $1,500 bonuses for qualifying Chesapeake Public Schools staff, aiming to boost retention and show appreciation despite relatively low starting teacher salaries compared with neighboring districts.
2. Great Bridge Bridge heat precautions: What Chesapeake is doing ahead of extreme temps (wtkr.com) — Chesapeake is closely monitoring the Great Bridge Bridge and readying water-cooling operations to keep it from overheating and getting stuck open again during this week’s extreme heat. Public Works also plans bearing replacements by late 2026 or early 2027, which should improve how the spans open and close and may require future lane closures with advance notice to residents.
3. Chesapeake's Stallings called up by Brewers, set for MLB debut (wtkr.com) — A Chesapeake native and Grassfield High alum, pitcher Garrett Stallings has been called up by the Milwaukee Brewers and is poised for his Major League debut. After several seasons in the minors, including time with Norfolk, he’s earned the promotion with a strong 2026 showing in Triple-A, giving local fans a new hometown player to follow in the big leagues.
4. New flyover clears path for safer landfill access (suffolknewsherald.com) — A new flyover to the SPSA regional landfill in Suffolk is now open, improving safety and traffic flow for trash trucks serving Chesapeake and other member localities. Officials say the long-planned project should reduce delays and protect long-term disposal capacity for the communities that rely on SPSA’s system.
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July 4th Weekend At National Harbor →
National Harbor, National Harbor
12:00 pm
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Movie Morning: 1776 (1972) →
Chesapeake, VA Calendar, 1214 Volvo Parkway, Chesapeake
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Celebrate Freedom →
Chesapeake, VA Calendar, 900 City Park Drive, Chesapeake
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Annual South Norfolk July 4th Parade & Picnic in the Park →
Chesapeake, VA Calendar, 1441 Bainbridge Boulevard, Chesapeake
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250th Independence Celebration and Family Day →
Great Bridge Battlefield & Waterways History Foundation, 1775 Historic Way, Chesapeake
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Waterway Market @ Great Bridge Village →
Chesapeake, VA Calendar, 120 Reservation Road, Chesapeake
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CANCELLED - Human Services Advisory Board Meeting →
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Activity Afternoon →
Chesapeake, VA Calendar, 2808 Taylor Road, Chesapeake
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Weaving in 1776: Threads of the Past →
Chesapeake, VA Calendar, 1214 Volvo Parkway, Chesapeake
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Purcellville Wine and Food Festival →
Fireman's Field Complex, 250 S. Nursery Ave., Purcellville, VA, 20132
2:00 pm
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Wednesday Wordsmiths!
The Muse Writers Center , 2200 Colonial Avenue, #3, Norfolk, VA, 23517, United States
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Oceanfront Concert Series: MC Lyte →
17th Street Park, 1701 Atlantic Ave, Virginia Beach
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Caregiver Support Group
The Muse Writers Center The Gardens of Virginia Beach, 5620 Wesleyan Drive, Virginia Beach, 23455, United States
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Not Ready For Workshop Writers Club →
The Muse Writers Center , 2200 Colonial Avenue, #3, Norfolk, VA, 23517, United States
5:00 pm
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