Hampton in the News
Welcome to Hampton’s newsroom! Here you’ll find the latest features and stories highlighting why Hampton, Virginia is capturing national attention. From prestigious travel publications to local news coverage, discover what makes our coastal city a standout destination—from our award-winning breweries and beautiful beaches to our historic landmarks and vibrant community.
The Daily Press
In Hampton Roads and across the country, beer festivals have been a hallmark of spring and summer — from the mostly local Williamsburg Craft Beer Festival to the left-field collaboration beers of the overnight Common Grounds Festival in Virginia Beach.
Only In Your State
Grandview Nature Preserve is a gem of a beach in the Hampton Roads Area. Strolling the shoreline, visitors will have the opportunity to admire beautiful birds and wildlife.
WTKR
It’s a rainy Thursday morning at the corner of Mellen and Mallory Streets. Dinner service doesn’t start until 5 p.m., but the team at The Baker’s Wife Bistro is on-site several hours ahead of time, preparing.
Veer Magazine
Once upon a time, there were two chefs…Ugh! Sorry for that saccharine start. But in my defense, when you’re telling the story about a couple who just opened a French-inspired bistro and bar called The Baker’s Wife and owns a restaurant with Goose in the title, well, you can’t help falling into a fairy tale frame of mind.
WVEC
Scratch Bakery started years ago in Lashonda Sanford’s home. Her daughter was celebrating her second birthday, and Sanford needed a cake. After making multiple calls and finding no one to help, Sanford took matters into her own hands. She baked and decorated an Elmo-themed cake from scratch.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
‘Historically, African American history has not been widely taught in high schools or colleges, so it is no surprise to see a proliferation of museums devoted to Black history,” says Calvin Riley, the founder and curator of the George B. Vashon Heritage Museum of African American History in St. Louis.