Jodi Newland, Executive Director of Daniel’s Grace Charitable Foundation sits with Patricia and Ashley to discuss why she created the foundation, and how it is helping cancer patients.

After being diagnosed with terminal colon cancer, and receiving help from people around the country,  her husband, Daniel Burns, realized how important it is to help others and not always put yourself first.  This weighed heavily on him, as he knew he...

Tim White, a program leader for the Armed Services Arts Partnership and Sherri Preister, former student turned instructor, visit Living 757 to talk about their program and the benefits it provides for the military community.

The  Armed Services Arts Partnership (ASAP) serves military communities -veterans, their family members and care givers.

Through partnerships with local artistic organizations, they provide art training to those ...

Frank Cubillo was born in Brooklyn, NY, so it is understandable that one of his strongest musical influences would be ‘Ol Blue Eyes himself, Frank Sinatra.

After a long (38 years) career in the Marines, Frank Cubillo decided to completely change his career path and become a full-time musician.

While his wife may have been surprised at first, she supported him in his wishes and has enjoyed the ride.

What is it about Frank Sinatra that ...

Ever hear of “The One That Got Away?”

Well, this fish tale just happens to be true, and it happened right here in the 757. Josiah and Zeek VanFleet went out on what would be an “ordinary” fishing trip – or so they thought.

They were very excited as they had just become the proud owners of their very own boat, and were ready to test it out in the open water.

They were ready to fish and were not disappointed when they felt a strong bite...

Looking for some great outdoor activities to do this spring? Busch Gardens is the place to go.

In order to keep everyone safe, Busch Gardens has implemented extra safety precautions such as mask and distancing requirements and hand sanitization stations around the park. Guests’ temperatures will also be checked prior to entering the park.

Kevin Lembke, Busch Gardens Park President, joined Ashley and Patricia to talk about some of the...

Ashely and Quincy got some great safety tips for working in their yards.

Spring if finally here, and if you’re like us, you are ready to hop outside and do some planting. 

But….safety first!  Before you go digging around in your yard, check out what Natalie Soucie from Virginia 811 had to say.

What we don’t know or typically think about is the fact that there is a “highway” of underground utilities in your yard. 

 As you can imagine, a...

After a year of virtual learning, kids all over the country are excited about heading back to school.  Kim Teixeira, Owner of Sylvan Learning Centers in Chesapeake and Suffolk, joined our crew to discuss how to help our kids prepare fro the transition back to in-person learning.

While some kids have excelled at online learning, for many others it has been a struggle filled with frustration and stress.

In fact, a new trend termed “th...

Favorite Local Day Trips or Weekend Getaway?

Here’s one…. Cape Charles, Virginia.

Only about an hour’s drive from Hampton Roads, you will truly feel like you are “away” from the everyday world.  The drive over the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel is beautiful, as is the wide-open spaces along Route 13 as you drive north up the Eastern Shore.

A perfect day trip for me to Cape Charles involves a few “must have stops” along the way. Typicall...

We knew we needed some more information about this fantastic at home ionic detox, so we asked Rebekah a few more questions:

How often do you recommend doing this sort of detox?
We recommend a 60min detox twice a month for a great flush and metabolism booster.

Why is this type of detox done through the feet?
The ionic foot cleanse is a holistic therapy known as aqua chi foot bath in Traditional Chinese Medicine and it works to balance...

Her unique sound and gorgeous musical style left us begging for more, so we asked Helena a few more questions: 

You said your father was a major musical influence in your life.  Was he your main teacher?
Yes actually, my mother too. My dad is a guitar player and my mom plays piano. I got more of 60’s & 70’s rock n roll/folk/latin influence from my father, and my soul/jazz/funk influence from my mothers musical palette. They both ...

In honor of Women's History and Heritage Month, Karen Endsley, producer for Living 757 and host for Destination Virginia, comes on to quiz the hosts on their knowledge of women's history.

The flip side.....if they don't get the question right, there are consequences to pay!

This one is a funny one! If you want to catch the video version, check it out here:
https://youtu.be/wODEfoHcEiA

And if you would like to see someone fe...

What was it that originally piqued your interest in the history of Virginia wines? I began working at Chrysalis Vineyards in Middleburg VA in 2005.  This area, like most of VA, is rich with American history and wine!

As a member of the DAR, I am especially interested in 18th century history around the formation of our country.  Wine, craft beer and spirits were all a part of this. 

Based on your research, where was the first winery ...

Our hosts can personally verify that these desserts are Pretty Delicious!  We were happy to have a few more minutes to chat with the owner, Shakita Spalding.

Where are you located, and how long have you been open? 

 I’m located in Chesapeake, VA and have been open since 2018

When and why did you start baking?

I started baking around 2004.  My dad enjoyed cooking and baking and I grew to enjoy it myself.

What is your specialty? 

I don’t c...

We got some more first hand experiences from Matt, and learned more about where to turn when diagnosed with diabetes.

He also shared with us some great tips on how to be supportive of someone you care about who is diabetic, and how to get involved.

You were diagnosed with diabetes at a young age, what are some good ways to support kids who are facing this diagnosis. 

When I was diagnosed my family changed some of their dietary habits ...

When and with what purpose was the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation established? 

Colonial Williamsburg was established in 1926 and opened its first public site in 1932 to restore and educationally interpret the City of Williamsburg during the Revolutionary era of the late 18th century, when it was the capitol of Britain’s largest, most populous and prosperous colony, a political flashpoint for the revolution, and later capitol of t...

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After hearing what Elizabeth Goodwin and Sheila have to say about the Great Bridge Battlefield & Waterways History Foundation and the speaker series the foundation is putting on, we wanted to learn more.  Elizabeth Goodwin, the executive director of the foundation was happy to answer some questions for us.

What exactly is the Great Bridge Battlefield & Waterways History Foundation?

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After giving Quincy some great Valentine’s Day tips, Maria DeGalleford helped us understand why it is so helpful to hire a wedding planner by answering few, more in-depth questions for us.

You mentioned we are currently in “Prime Consult” season.  How far in advance would you advise someone to begin planning a big event?
The ideal timeframe for securing everything is 12-18 months prior to the big day.

The Hampton roads area is a desti...

We had a quick chat with the members of Starcoast and premiered their latest song, Believe In Love.  Now, we get a bit more personal.

How did you first know that you, as a band, were a good fit?
Sometimes when things jell you don’t think too much on it.  We kind of just have the same outlook for life.  We all just felt like brothers since the first time we kicked back, so it’s more of a family first, band second kind of thing. 

We ne...