Lawsuit challenging Virginia Beach’s district election system can proceed, judge rules
Former Councilman Linwood Branch and several other residents contend that the city “illegally manipulated the...
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Hampton officials push to restore Fort Wool, open the historic island to the public
Hampton City Council is urging the state to restore Fort Wool to how it was...
Towing fees in Newport News just got more expensive
Newport News has increased the amount towing companies can charge vehicle owners, from $120 to...
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Hampton tweaks short-term rental rules that will take effect next month
Hampton City Council voted to create a new use called a “homestay rental” that only...
Long-planned Norfolk casino once again on agenda for city review
The Norfolk Architectural Review Board again plans to discuss the long-planned HeadWaters Resort and Casino...
Chesapeake, Portsmouth to hire more school resource officers with state funds
In addition to basic law enforcement training, school resource officers will be trained to respond...
Ferry service could reconnect the Peninsula and Norfolk; locations eyed in Newport News, Hampton
Hampton Roads Transit is exploring options to bring back ferry service to transport passengers between the...
Former Virginia Beach economic development director’s travel expenses under scrutiny
Chuck Rigney resigned in July after serving in the role for less than six months....
Chesapeake farmland industrial megasite project receives $35 million in funding to get ‘shovel-ready’
Chesapeake Economic Development Director Steven Wright called the project "transformational" for the city. He said...
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Portsmouth leaders plan to form coalition to fight crime, violence
A new initiative called Portsmouth United is a community-based violence and prevention coalition that will...