http://www.vbgov.com The dynamic news feed for the City of Virginia Beach. City of Virginia Beach 2013 www.vbgov.com webforms@vbgov.com (VBgov Web Team) webforms@vbgov.com (VBgov Web Team) news VBgov Web Team http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss en Sun, 19 May 2013 01:12:19 EST -Virginia Beach, VA – Every visit to the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center , Virginia’s largest aquarium and one of the most visited in the nation, is an amazing opportunity to uncover newworlds... http://www.vbgov.com/news-release/1445/virginia-aquarium-marine-science-center-unvei Museums & Historic Resources Fri, 17 May 2013 07:26:18 EST http://www.vbgov.com/news-release/1445/virginia-aquarium-marine-science-center-unvei The Virginia Beach Clean Community Commission, with support from Virginia Beach Public Works Waste Management, is set to complete its first Helping Hands project of 2013 on Tuesday, May 21. The commission... http://www.vbgov.com/news-release/1444/clean-community-commissions-helping-hands-pro Public Works Fri, 17 May 2013 04:42:38 EST http://www.vbgov.com/news-release/1444/clean-community-commissions-helping-hands-pro With the consent of the City Council, Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr. has canceled the council’s workshop of Tuesday, May 21.  The City Council’s next meeting will be Tuesday, May 28. # # # http://www.vbgov.com/news-release/1443/may-21-city-council-workshop-is-canceled City Clerk Thu, 16 May 2013 06:33:24 EST http://www.vbgov.com/news-release/1443/may-21-city-council-workshop-is-canceled The City of Virginia Beach has hired Dannette R. Smith as its new Director of Human Services.   Her start date is July 1, 2013. Smith will direct the mental health, substance abuse, developmental... http://www.vbgov.com/news-release/1442/city-names-new-human-services-director Human Services Wed, 15 May 2013 13:07:20 EST http://www.vbgov.com/news-release/1442/city-names-new-human-services-director Grab your acid washed jeans, funky leg warmers and muscle shirts for a Totally 80’s Party from 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm on Friday, June 21, 2013 at Mount Trashmore Park . You’re totally invited to this celebration... http://www.vbgov.com/news-release/1441/tubular-come-out-to-the-totally-80s-party Parks & Recreation Wed, 15 May 2013 10:54:51 EST http://www.vbgov.com/news-release/1441/tubular-come-out-to-the-totally-80s-party Grommet Island Park located on 2nd Street by the boardwalk will be closed from 9am – 3pm on Saturday, May 18 for maintenance. Grommet Island Park is a handicapped accessible park, built adjacent... http://www.vbgov.com/news-release/1438/grommet-island-park-to-be-temporarily-closed Parks & Recreation Wed, 15 May 2013 08:36:26 EST http://www.vbgov.com/news-release/1438/grommet-island-park-to-be-temporarily-closed Now that the City Council has lowered the real estate tax rate – it will drop 2 cents to 93 cents per $100 on July 1 – you might be curious about how your real estate assessment and tax bill will change... http://www.vbgov.com/news-release/1439/find-your-real-estate-tax-history-online Real Estate Assessor Wed, 15 May 2013 08:51:53 EST http://www.vbgov.com/news-release/1439/find-your-real-estate-tax-history-online Chief Cervera and members of his command staff are welcoming members of our community to join them tomorrow night, Thursday, May 16th between 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m . at the Green Run High School Auditorium... http://www.vbgov.com/news-release/1440/green-run-community-meeting Police Wed, 15 May 2013 08:55:46 EST http://www.vbgov.com/news-release/1440/green-run-community-meeting Celebrate with your family and friends at Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation’s Annual July 4th Celebration at Mount Trashmore Park . This day of family fun is open to the public and will take place on... http://www.vbgov.com/news-release/1437/celebrate-independence-day-with-virginia-beac Parks & Recreation Thu, 16 May 2013 03:48:30 EST http://www.vbgov.com/news-release/1437/celebrate-independence-day-with-virginia-beac You and your family are invited to enjoy Seatack Recreation Center , 141 S. Birdneck Road, between 11 am and 2 pm, Monday, June 17, 2013 during our Open House. Try our climbing wall, inflatable bouncehouse,... http://www.vbgov.com/news-release/1436/enjoy-free-admission-activities-and-snacks-at Parks & Recreation Tue, 14 May 2013 09:50:57 EST http://www.vbgov.com/news-release/1436/enjoy-free-admission-activities-and-snacks-at Featuring more than 50 thrilling rides, challenging games, traditional state fair foods and enjoyable attractions, the Mount Trashmore Summer Carnival is back for another season of family-styled entertainment... http://www.vbgov.com/news-release/1435/get-ready-for-the-mount-trashmore-summer-carn Parks & Recreation Tue, 14 May 2013 08:02:28 EST http://www.vbgov.com/news-release/1435/get-ready-for-the-mount-trashmore-summer-carn VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – May 13, 2013 – This year’s Memorial Day Ceremony marks the 25 th anniversary of the dedication of the Tidewater Veterans Memorial. This annual event is held to honor and pay tribute... http://www.vbgov.com/news-release/1434/mayors-veterans-committee-announces-the-25th Communications & Information Technology Mon, 13 May 2013 09:35:51 EST http://www.vbgov.com/news-release/1434/mayors-veterans-committee-announces-the-25th Do your part in helping to keep waterways clean in Virginia by volunteering for the 25th Annual Clean the Bay Day . Taking place on Saturday, June 1, 2013 from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm, Clean the Bay Day isan... http://www.vbgov.com/news-release/1433/volunteer-for-clean-the-bay-day Parks & Recreation Fri, 10 May 2013 07:17:52 EST http://www.vbgov.com/news-release/1433/volunteer-for-clean-the-bay-day Harvey L. Bryant, Commonwealth’s Attorney for the City of Virginia Beach, announced that Shaniqua Jones , 22 years old, previously residing in the 1300 block of Pine Cone Circle in Virginia Beach, Virginia,... http://www.vbgov.com/news-release/1432/commonwealth-v-shaniqua-jones-jury-recommends Commonwealth's Attorney Thu, 09 May 2013 13:37:03 EST http://www.vbgov.com/news-release/1432/commonwealth-v-shaniqua-jones-jury-recommends As the number of soccer players in the USA nears 20 million, Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation has invited Challenger Sports to hold three weeks of their nationwide program of British Soccer camps right... http://www.vbgov.com/news-release/1431/the-british-are-coming-the-british-are-coming Parks & Recreation Thu, 09 May 2013 07:52:24 EST http://www.vbgov.com/news-release/1431/the-british-are-coming-the-british-are-coming Harvey L. Bryant, Commonwealth’s Attorney for the City of Virginia Beach, was appointed Tuesday to the Department of Defense’s “Response Systems to Adult Sexual Assault Crimes Panel.” The announcementof... http://www.vbgov.com/news-release/1430/bryant-appointed-to-dod-sexual-assault-crimes Commonwealth's Attorney Wed, 08 May 2013 11:48:20 EST http://www.vbgov.com/news-release/1430/bryant-appointed-to-dod-sexual-assault-crimes Twenty six honorees were recognized as Virginia Beach’s Best All Around on May 4, 2013 by the Virginia Beach Youth Opportunities Team and Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation. Award recipients are youth... http://www.vbgov.com/news-release/1429/outstanding-youth-adults-businesses-chosen-fo Parks & Recreation Wed, 08 May 2013 07:01:53 EST http://www.vbgov.com/news-release/1429/outstanding-youth-adults-businesses-chosen-fo Take a trip back in time and explore the unique history of the Bayside area on May 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. As you hike or bike along the Bayside History Trail, you will gain insight into how the area... http://www.vbgov.com/news-release/1427/discover-the-historical-treasures-of-bayside Museums & Historic Resources Wed, 08 May 2013 05:05:44 EST http://www.vbgov.com/news-release/1427/discover-the-historical-treasures-of-bayside In honor of Children’s Mental Health Awareness Month , the City of Virginia Beach Human Services Department is hosting a free parenting event : Positively Motivating the Difficult Teen at the Meyera EOberndorf... http://www.vbgov.com/news-release/1428/positively-motivating-the-difficult-teen-free Human Services Wed, 08 May 2013 05:07:25 EST http://www.vbgov.com/news-release/1428/positively-motivating-the-difficult-teen-free Public Utilities is now offering paperless billing, improved electronic payment services, and automatic recurring payment options.   All services are optional and available to customers who receive a Public... http://www.vbgov.com/news-release/1426/new-electronic-billing-and-improved-payment-s Public Utilities Wed, 08 May 2013 05:02:08 EST http://www.vbgov.com/news-release/1426/new-electronic-billing-and-improved-payment-s WHAT:​An official awards ceremony will be held this week to honor the 13 winners of Virginia Beach Public Utilities' annual Water Awareness Calendar Contest .Each year, Virginia Beach elementary... http://www.vbgov.com/news-release/1425/mayor-sessoms-to-honor-water-wise-students Public Utilities Tue, 07 May 2013 07:40:45 EST http://www.vbgov.com/news-release/1425/mayor-sessoms-to-honor-water-wise-students The Bayfront Advisory Committee will meet Thursday, May 16, at the Virginia Beach Resort and Conference Center, 2800 Shore Drive, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. The agenda for the meeting will includethe... http://www.vbgov.com/news-release/1424/bayfront-advisory-committee-to-meet-may-16 Planning Tue, 07 May 2013 06:51:44 EST http://www.vbgov.com/news-release/1424/bayfront-advisory-committee-to-meet-may-16 Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation is inviting the public to provide input at two different public information meetings that involve the City of Virginia Beach’s Urban Forest Management Plan . Learn... http://www.vbgov.com/news-release/1423/participate-in-virginia-beachs-plan-to-preser Parks & Recreation Tue, 07 May 2013 04:16:40 EST http://www.vbgov.com/news-release/1423/participate-in-virginia-beachs-plan-to-preser Harvey L. Bryant, Commonwealth’s Attorney for the City of Virginia Beach, announced that a grand jury meeting in Virginia Beach Circuit Court today returned indictments against 116 individuals charging... http://www.vbgov.com/news-release/1422/grand-jury-returns-132-indictments-four-indic Commonwealth's Attorney Mon, 06 May 2013 10:53:50 EST http://www.vbgov.com/news-release/1422/grand-jury-returns-132-indictments-four-indic The 2040 Vision to Action Community Coalition, a citizens group appointed by the City Council, will meet Friday, May 10th, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Strategic Growth Area Office in Town Center, 222... http://www.vbgov.com/news-release/1421/2040-vision-to-action-community-coalition-to Strategic Growth Area Fri, 03 May 2013 11:53:25 EST http://www.vbgov.com/news-release/1421/2040-vision-to-action-community-coalition-to The Virginia Beach Clean Community Commission will meet Thursday, May 9, at 6:30 p.m. at the Kempsville Recreation Center, 800 Monmouth Lane. The commission will discuss its work on Earth Day and the Great... http://www.vbgov.com/news-release/1420/clean-community-commission-to-meet-may-9 Public Works Thu, 02 May 2013 11:16:57 EST http://www.vbgov.com/news-release/1420/clean-community-commission-to-meet-may-9 The Friends of Virginia Beach Public Library approved $130,000 in library grants for its new fiscal year, April 2013 to March 2014. Among the grants is $30,000 for the Summer Reading Challenge for children,... http://www.vbgov.com/news-release/1419/friends-group-grants-130000-for-beach-librari Libraries Thu, 02 May 2013 07:06:50 EST http://www.vbgov.com/news-release/1419/friends-group-grants-130000-for-beach-librari Harvey L. Bryant, Commonwealth’s Attorney for the City of Virginia Beach, announced today that Terrell Antonio Pugh, 19 years old, previously residing in Norfolk, Virginia, pled guilty today to FelonySecond... http://www.vbgov.com/news-release/1418/commonwealth-v-terrell-antonio-pugh-19-year-o Commonwealth's Attorney Wed, 01 May 2013 11:34:57 EST http://www.vbgov.com/news-release/1418/commonwealth-v-terrell-antonio-pugh-19-year-o Beginning Wednesday, May 1 at 9:00 a.m., traffic will be intermittently reduced from two lanes to one while the Department of Public Utilities installs a low pressure force main along Sandbridge Road between... http://www.vbgov.com/news-release/1417/traffic-to-be-affected-by-force-main-installa Public Utilities Wed, 01 May 2013 05:39:38 EST http://www.vbgov.com/news-release/1417/traffic-to-be-affected-by-force-main-installa The Virginia Beach Crime Prevention Steering Committee will be having a fundraiser at Atlas Bar and Grill Thursday, May 2, 2013 from 5-8 PM.    Come out and support the Steering Committee as it... http://www.vbgov.com/news-release/1416/crime-prevention-steering-committee-to-host-f Police Wed, 01 May 2013 03:59:15 EST http://www.vbgov.com/news-release/1416/crime-prevention-steering-committee-to-host-f