I was born in 88, and lived most of my life in Chesapeake. Hell, I still remember when Bergey's had an awesome (house made) ice cream shop in front of Lowes on N Battlefield!
South Norfolk WAS a separate city.. it was originally an overflow from Norfolk but merged with Norfolk County in 1963 to merge as the new City of Chesapeake
For someone thinking about moving there, I need more solid information. flood plains? Cost of living? What of rentals housing? how is it for senior citizens?
You hit the nail on the head mentioning the qwerks of Chesapeake. Another interesting one is the shooting boundary. If you live in some of the rual parts of Chesapeake like hickory, its possible that you may have a hunting enthusiest as a neighbor. I have heard a lot of "gun noise" around hickory, and like the jet noise, it can be surprising. I'm not getting into the politics of it, but what I'm saying is that despite Chesapeake technically being a city, it operates more like a county. While half of the city is developed, the rual half is pretty much the authentic country package.
While that WAS true at a time....there are so many well-to-do families moving into the rural sections now, farms and land are being plowed through for huge gated communities and shopping centers. They're moving into the area for the rustic feel, but can't realize they're destroying it with too much congestion and "comfort-building" development.
Living in Virginia Beach near Centerville Turnpike and enjoying the Mount Pleasant/Centerville Turnpike area I think you’ve described the importance of that bridge perfectly. Love your videos and I always click the “Like” button and share your videos as well.
Deep Creek Bridge traffic, Deep Creek left the house 😂 My mom lives on Cedar Road, toll or Georgia Washington Highway. I found it economically feasible to just take George Washington to Cedar Road instead of paying the toll 😂 I miss old Deep Creek. I went to the old Deep Creek Jr. High that is abandoned now. I get sad, when I’m stuck in traffic and looking at it.
GW to Cedar makes sense, that's what I do quite a bit. Thanks for the trip down memory lane, too! 😀 Deep Creek has definitely undergone changes over the years.
this man knows his turf, hes telling yall the good the bad and the ugly of the area but theres still plenty good here, YO SAM TELL FOLKS SOME FAMOUS CELEBS FROM THE AREA like elle fitzgerald was born in newport news,bruce hornsby born n raised in williamsburg, wanda sykes is from portsmouth, seal team 6 is based herejust some cool facts about the area
Move to Chesapeake get ready for the traffic and congestion , 64 to the High Rise bridge , yuck 🤢 , Battlefield Blvd, Deep Creek nothing but traffic congestion , No Thank You
I like to call Great Bridge Rural Suburbia. Developed for the most part, but just a hop-skip-jump to farmland (especially in the Mennonite area off Mt Pleasant) lol
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I’ve been living here in Chesapeake since I was born in 2005, Chesapeake is home
Same!
Love this!
I was born in 88, and lived most of my life in Chesapeake. Hell, I still remember when Bergey's had an awesome (house made) ice cream shop in front of Lowes on N Battlefield!
Love this video! I knew basically nothing about Chesapeake, and now I feel like I could get around town no problem haha
South Norfolk WAS a separate city.. it was originally an overflow from Norfolk but merged with Norfolk County in 1963 to merge as the new City of Chesapeake
For someone thinking about moving there, I need more solid information. flood plains? Cost of living? What of rentals housing? how is it for senior citizens?
You hit the nail on the head mentioning the qwerks of Chesapeake. Another interesting one is the shooting boundary. If you live in some of the rual parts of Chesapeake like hickory, its possible that you may have a hunting enthusiest as a neighbor. I have heard a lot of "gun noise" around hickory, and like the jet noise, it can be surprising. I'm not getting into the politics of it, but what I'm saying is that despite Chesapeake technically being a city, it operates more like a county. While half of the city is developed, the rual half is pretty much the authentic country package.
Great feedback, this is super helpful. The hunting is definitely worth considering, big time!
Chesapeake used to be a county, that's the main reason for the unique dynamic
While that WAS true at a time....there are so many well-to-do families moving into the rural sections now, farms and land are being plowed through for huge gated communities and shopping centers.
They're moving into the area for the rustic feel, but can't realize they're destroying it with too much congestion and "comfort-building" development.
Living in Virginia Beach near Centerville Turnpike and enjoying the Mount Pleasant/Centerville Turnpike area I think you’ve described the importance of that bridge perfectly. Love your videos and I always click the “Like” button and share your videos as well.
I grew up there and still get lost on those country roads😂
If I here the word school districts again I’m going to blow my head off
Why is that? I mean, other than the fact that they didn't teach you the difference between "here" and "hear".
The area of South norfol got it name because the city of Norfolk tried to incorporate the Area before Cheapeake became an Official city
Deep Creek Bridge traffic, Deep Creek left the house 😂 My mom lives on Cedar Road, toll or Georgia Washington Highway. I found it economically feasible to just take George Washington to Cedar Road instead of paying the toll 😂 I miss old Deep Creek. I went to the old Deep Creek Jr. High that is abandoned now. I get sad, when I’m stuck in traffic and looking at it.
GW to Cedar makes sense, that's what I do quite a bit. Thanks for the trip down memory lane, too! 😀 Deep Creek has definitely undergone changes over the years.
Lol I just avoid Cedar altogether. It's a hellish road to get through if you just want to go to Great Bridge.
Those Norway rats over in the Indian River area by Sparrow road. Impossible to get rid of
this man knows his turf, hes telling yall the good the bad and the ugly of the area but theres still plenty good here, YO SAM TELL FOLKS SOME FAMOUS CELEBS FROM THE AREA like elle fitzgerald was born in newport news,bruce hornsby born n raised in williamsburg, wanda sykes is from portsmouth, seal team 6 is based herejust some cool facts about the area
Pharrel l Williams is from Virginia Beach
@@dragonson72 i knew there was others...thank you,,, anyone know others?...this area has played host to many celebs
@@r.davidvaughan Liv Tyler's mother is from Hampton Roads and Gabby Douglas is from Virginia Beach
Allen ivererson Michel Vick Lawrence Taylor Bruce smith timberland Missy Elliott it’s allot
Appreciate this very much - I should do a video just about the famous people from the area!
Move to Chesapeake get ready for the traffic and congestion , 64 to the High Rise bridge , yuck 🤢 , Battlefield Blvd, Deep Creek nothing but traffic congestion , No Thank You
It’s super boring too. Nothing to do in Chesapeake
@@twinmidgetman264 Seems like the best thing to do is go to Walmart , Since Greenbrier Mall has gone downhill
@@jamesconklin120 Not walmart anymore :/
@@twinmidgetman264 No! There is a lot of fun things in chesapeake! Also why can't you go to the other cities like VA Beach and Suffolk
@@britneyzzshadow1716 That is true but at least that area ( downtown Chesapeake ) is growing and trying to compete with Vabeach’s Downtown
Gm🙂Will I have a problem going to Charlotte driving through there
Driving through Chesapeake? You won't have a problem traffic-wise, for the most part, unless maybe a bridge is up, but that would be for a short time.
If Hampton Roads was NY Chesapeake VA would be Queens. 😆Chesapeake is mainly Suburbs 🙂
And I guess Newport News would be the Bronx actually I take that back Portsmouth is definitely South Bronx.
I like to call Great Bridge Rural Suburbia. Developed for the most part, but just a hop-skip-jump to farmland (especially in the Mennonite area off Mt Pleasant) lol
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Portsmouth sets across from Norfolk and Brooklyn sets across from Manhattan
Newport News (Bronx)
Chesapeake is criminally overpriced and overrated