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Virginia Beach leaders push pause on private operation of aquarium — for now
Virginia Beach city leaders have agreed to stop exploring the option of turning over the Virginia Aquarium to a private entity for now, according to Vice Mayor Rosemary Wilson.
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$18 million, long-awaited road construction project begins along Rudee Inlet
Improvements to Winston Salem Avenue will make the corridor more accessible, safer and attractive, according to the city.
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Old Beach Farmers Market will relocate in Virginia Beach
Old Beach Farmers Market began 16 years ago with a couple of vendors in the parking lot of Croc's 19th Street Bistro. It now has 50 vendors, and the new...
Hampton Roads tax rates: Several cities have changes that took effect in July
The city budgets, that fund local governments for the fiscal year, set rates for real estate and personal property taxes. Those budgets and new tax rates for the 2025 fiscal...
Virginia Beach raises utility fees in July
New fees and rates took effect in Virginia Beach in July. For those who have curbside recycling as part of their trash collection, they will see the largest fee increase...
Who’s on the ballot in Virginia Beach in the November 2024 elections
Races on the ballot in Virginia Beach this year include the mayoral race, five City Council seats, six School Board seats, and the race for sheriff.
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This Virginia Beach man captures the sunrise — and shares it with the world
Nearly every morning, Nixon posts a short video with music on social media that pans across the resort area, at times capturing dolphins gliding through the surf, sunlight shimmering off...
Virginia Beach agrees to pay for Pembroke parking garages
In 20 years, when the debt is paid off, the project will have generated $7 million in tax revenue, according to the city.
Manatee spotted in Virginia Beach’s Rudee Inlet
The manatee had distinctive scar marks on its back and a shredded fluke, or tail, likely from past interactions with boat propellers, said Alexis Rabon, researcher for Rudee Tours.
Virginia Beach city leaders to push for F-35 fighter jets at NAS Oceana
The City Council will vote Tuesday on a resolution in support of bringing new aircraft to Naval Air Station Oceana. The base is currently home to F/A-18 Super Hornets, but...