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City of Virginia Beach 2012 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 Mon, 21 May 2012 10:37:38 EST Art and Jan Bartlett, long time Virginia Beach residents, supported their police department on Thursday, May 17, with a donation to purchase two Automated External Defibrillators, -commonly known as AED... http://www.vbgov.com/news-release/789/virginia-beach-couple-donate-for-a-worthy-cau Police Fri, 18 May 2012 13:05:09 EST http://www.vbgov.com/news-release/789/virginia-beach-couple-donate-for-a-worthy-cau The Virginia Beach Department of Public Health has lifted a swimming and wading advisory that was issued for the Chesapeake Bay between Wake Forest Street and Rockbridge Road.   Lab results showed bacteria... http://www.vbgov.com/news-release/788/swimming-advisory-lifted-for-the-chesapeake-b Public Health Thu, 17 May 2012 09:29:31 EST http://www.vbgov.com/news-release/788/swimming-advisory-lifted-for-the-chesapeake-b The 2012 Virginia Beach Water Quality Report, detailing water quality data compiled in 2011, is now being delivered to Public Utilities customers.   The report reveals that the water provided to customers... http://www.vbgov.com/news-release/787/virginia-beach-public-utilities-releases-annu Public Utilities Thu, 17 May 2012 07:46:52 EST http://www.vbgov.com/news-release/787/virginia-beach-public-utilities-releases-annu The Youth Movement, also known as Teens With a Purpose, is hosting a Youth Poetry Festival to make a strong statement of non-tolerance towards bullying. Hampton Roads Youth Poets and other teens from... http://www.vbgov.com/news-release/786/teens-ages-13-18-can-share-anti-bullying-and Parks & Recreation Thu, 17 May 2012 06:29:51 EST http://www.vbgov.com/news-release/786/teens-ages-13-18-can-share-anti-bullying-and Huge crowds are expected at the resort all weekend, June 2 and 3, during the Patriotic Festival Air Show.   Skip the traffic!   Park off-site and take the shuttle bus – for free.The city will offer... http://www.vbgov.com/news-release/785/skip-the-traffic-city-offers-free-parking-and Convention and Visitors Bureau Thu, 17 May 2012 04:50:54 EST http://www.vbgov.com/news-release/785/skip-the-traffic-city-offers-free-parking-and The Virginia Beach Department of Public Health has issued a swimming and wading advisory for the Chesapeake Bay between Wake Forest Street and Rockbridge Road. Recent testing conducted by the Health Department... http://www.vbgov.com/news-release/784/swimming-advisory-issued-for-the-chesapeake-b Public Health Wed, 16 May 2012 11:37:23 EST http://www.vbgov.com/news-release/784/swimming-advisory-issued-for-the-chesapeake-b Envision Virginia Beach 2040, a citizens group appointed by the City Council to research trends and to visualize where the city will be in 28 years, presented its final report Tuesday, May 15 , to theCity... http://www.vbgov.com/news-release/783/envision-virginia-beach-2040-releases-its-fin Strategic Growth Area Wed, 16 May 2012 10:16:25 EST http://www.vbgov.com/news-release/783/envision-virginia-beach-2040-releases-its-fin The Fourth Police Precinct located at 840 Kempsville Road along with the Citizens Advisory Committee and the Kempsville Library invites you to their Community Open House this on Saturday, May 19, from10:00... http://www.vbgov.com/news-release/782/fourth-precinct-community-open-house Police Wed, 16 May 2012 09:46:44 EST http://www.vbgov.com/news-release/782/fourth-precinct-community-open-house The American Red Cross of Southeastern Virginia Water Safety Committee is honoring the memory of Mary Helen Thomas by offering a free learn to swim day for youth age 4-12 on Saturday, June 9, 2012 andSunday,... http://www.vbgov.com/news-release/781/free-water-safety-lessons-offered-saturday-ju Parks & Recreation Wed, 16 May 2012 04:40:12 EST http://www.vbgov.com/news-release/781/free-water-safety-lessons-offered-saturday-ju Celebrate with your family and friends at Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation’s Annual July 4th Celebration at Mount Trashmore Park. We’re featuring great musical acts as singer/songwriter Rachel Rocheleau... http://www.vbgov.com/news-release/780/celebrate-independence-day-with-virginia-beac Parks & Recreation Tue, 15 May 2012 11:40:49 EST http://www.vbgov.com/news-release/780/celebrate-independence-day-with-virginia-beac On Monday, May 14, 2012, at approximately 11:00 a.m., Emergency Communications received a report of a bear sighting at 301 Bendix Road.   This area is near Thalia Creek and adjacent to the parking deck... http://www.vbgov.com/news-release/778/bear-sighted-in-virginia-beach Police Tue, 15 May 2012 09:41:47 EST http://www.vbgov.com/news-release/778/bear-sighted-in-virginia-beach Family Fun at Bay LabJuly 26, and August 23, 4:30 - 6 p.m.Join an Aquarium Educator at Bay Lab in First Landing State Park for a fun family adventure. Use a seine and dip net to see what’s living... http://www.vbgov.com/news-release/779/virginia-aquarium-summer-happenings Museums & Historic Resources Tue, 15 May 2012 10:19:21 EST http://www.vbgov.com/news-release/779/virginia-aquarium-summer-happenings As it celebrates National Foster Care Month and Older Adult Month, Virginia Beach Human Services marks two important milestones with the recruitment of foster care providers:Celebrating 20 years of... http://www.vbgov.com/news-release/777/virginia-beach-needs-foster-homes Human Services Tue, 15 May 2012 08:39:40 EST http://www.vbgov.com/news-release/777/virginia-beach-needs-foster-homes Beginning at 9:00 am on Tuesday, May 15, 2012, until approximately 5 p.m., the North Landing Bridge will be closed to vehicle traffic.   The main gear that opens the bridge has broken two teeth.   This... http://www.vbgov.com/news-release/776/north-landing-bridge-to-close-for-emergency-r Public Works Tue, 15 May 2012 04:41:03 EST http://www.vbgov.com/news-release/776/north-landing-bridge-to-close-for-emergency-r AMSEC LLC, a subsidiary of Huntington Ingalls Industries, has announced plans to move its headquarters in Virginia Beach. Currently located at 2829 Guardian Lane, the company will move operations to 5701... http://www.vbgov.com/news-release/775/huntington-ingalls-industries-subsidiary-amse Economic Development Mon, 14 May 2012 12:09:32 EST http://www.vbgov.com/news-release/775/huntington-ingalls-industries-subsidiary-amse Whether it is “one guest, two guests, red guests or blue guests” the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center will make a splash with others and celebrate World Ocean's Day 2012. Although the official... http://www.vbgov.com/news-release/774/virginia-aquarium-celebrates-world-ocean-day Museums & Historic Resources Mon, 14 May 2012 10:29:47 EST http://www.vbgov.com/news-release/774/virginia-aquarium-celebrates-world-ocean-day The Virginia Beach Police Department's Crime Prevention Steering Committee is having an upcoming fundraiser.  The Steering Committee was established in 1977 to act as an advocate for community participation... http://www.vbgov.com/news-release/772/crime-prevention-steering-committees-fundrais Police Mon, 14 May 2012 08:07:39 EST http://www.vbgov.com/news-release/772/crime-prevention-steering-committees-fundrais Envision Virginia Beach 2040, a citizens group appointed by the City Council, will meet Friday, May 18, from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Strategic Growth Area Office in Town Center, 222 Central Park Ave., Armada... http://www.vbgov.com/news-release/773/envision-virginia-beach-2040-committee-to-mee Strategic Growth Area Mon, 14 May 2012 08:13:04 EST http://www.vbgov.com/news-release/773/envision-virginia-beach-2040-committee-to-mee On May 19, 2012, forty-one recipients will be recognized as Virginia Beach’s Best All Around. Award recipients are youth and youth groups who demonstrate exceptional leadership, courage in overcoming adversity,... http://www.vbgov.com/news-release/771/outstanding-youth-adults-businesses-chosen-fo Parks & Recreation Mon, 14 May 2012 05:14:37 EST http://www.vbgov.com/news-release/771/outstanding-youth-adults-businesses-chosen-fo The City of Virginia Beach has added a feature to VBgov.com that enables citizens to enter a street address or GPIN -Geographical Parcel Identification Number for a property within Virginia Beach and view... http://www.vbgov.com/news-release/770/view-your-real-estate-tax-history-online Real Estate Assessor Fri, 11 May 2012 11:06:55 EST http://www.vbgov.com/news-release/770/view-your-real-estate-tax-history-online Beginning at 9 a.m. Monday, May 14, the two northbound lanes of College Park Boulevard bounded by Bucknell Circle will be closed to through traffic while sanitary sewer main repairs take place. Traffic... http://www.vbgov.com/news-release/769/lanes-to-be-closed-on-college-park-boulevard Public Utilities Fri, 11 May 2012 07:35:16 EST http://www.vbgov.com/news-release/769/lanes-to-be-closed-on-college-park-boulevard Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a suspect who is impersonating a Law Enforcement Officer.   There were two incidents since April 30 where two women have been stopped by a white... http://www.vbgov.com/news-release/768/police-looking-for-impersonator Police Thu, 10 May 2012 07:51:31 EST http://www.vbgov.com/news-release/768/police-looking-for-impersonator The Virginia Beach Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge #8, will hold its annual Law Enforcement Officers’ Memorial Service in front of Police Headquarters, 2509 Princess Anne Road, on Friday, May 11, 2012,... http://www.vbgov.com/news-release/767/virginia-beach-law-enforcement-memorial-servi Police Thu, 10 May 2012 05:47:00 EST http://www.vbgov.com/news-release/767/virginia-beach-law-enforcement-memorial-servi The City of Virginia Beach and Emmanuel Episcopal Church have agreed to settle an eminent domain dispute at the Historic Kempsville intersection.Under terms of the proposed agreement, in exchange for... http://www.vbgov.com/news-release/766/city-church-settle-dispute-in-historic-kempsv City Manager Thu, 10 May 2012 04:44:54 EST http://www.vbgov.com/news-release/766/city-church-settle-dispute-in-historic-kempsv On Tuesday, May 22, at 6:30 p.m. the public is invited to the Linkhorn Park Elementary School cafeteria, 977 First Colonial Road, for the third and final phase of the Hilltop Strategic Growth Area -SGA... http://www.vbgov.com/news-release/765/hilltop-strategic-growth-area-vision-drafted Planning Wed, 09 May 2012 10:10:37 EST http://www.vbgov.com/news-release/765/hilltop-strategic-growth-area-vision-drafted The 2012 Memorial Day Ceremony  to honor and pay tribute to all the men and women of the armed forces "who paid the ultimate sacrifice" will be celebrated as the Virginia Beach Mayor's Veterans... http://www.vbgov.com/news-release/764/mayors-veterans-committee-announces-annual-me Communications & Information Technology Tue, 08 May 2012 07:17:49 EST http://www.vbgov.com/news-release/764/mayors-veterans-committee-announces-annual-me Help your child tackle the basics of angling Virginia waters by coming to our Family Fishing Clinic. You and your child will team up with experienced fishermen for guided instruction on beginning fishing... http://www.vbgov.com/news-release/762/go-fish-come-out-to-virginia-beach-parks-recr Parks & Recreation Tue, 08 May 2012 04:02:29 EST http://www.vbgov.com/news-release/762/go-fish-come-out-to-virginia-beach-parks-recr Do your part in helping to keep waterways clean in Virginia by volunteering for the 24th Annual Clean the Bay Day . Taking place on Saturday, June 2, 2012 from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm, Clean the Bay Day isan... http://www.vbgov.com/news-release/763/volunteer-for-clean-the-bay-day Parks & Recreation Tue, 08 May 2012 04:04:26 EST http://www.vbgov.com/news-release/763/volunteer-for-clean-the-bay-day Envision Virginia Beach 2040, a citizens group appointed by the City Council, will meet Friday, May 11, from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Strategic Growth Area Office in Town Center, 222 Central Park Ave., Armada... http://www.vbgov.com/news-release/760/envision-virginia-beach-2040-committee-to-mee Strategic Growth Area Mon, 07 May 2012 10:40:30 EST http://www.vbgov.com/news-release/760/envision-virginia-beach-2040-committee-to-mee 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 101 individuals charging... http://www.vbgov.com/news-release/761/grand-jury-returns-106-indictments-one-man-in Commonwealth's Attorney Mon, 07 May 2012 10:56:29 EST http://www.vbgov.com/news-release/761/grand-jury-returns-106-indictments-one-man-in