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DVD Copies of Virginia Beach City Public Schools High School Graduation Ceremonies Available for Purchase

Friday, June 14, 2013 · 04:15 pm
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – June 14, 2013 – Each year Virginia Beach Television (VBTV) records the graduation ceremonies for all Virginia Beach public high schools, streams the ceremonies live on VBgov.com, rebroadcasts each ceremony on VBTV (on Cox and Verizon cable channel 46), ... ​

It’s Hurricane Season…Be Ready for Severe Weather

Monday, June 03, 2013 · 10:00 am
​ VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – June 3, 2013 - Last year, more than 450 people died and nearly 2,600 were injured throughout the U.S. as a result of severe weather. Hurricane Sandy was responsible for more than 280 of those deaths and was the second costliest hurricane in our count... ​

City of Virginia Beach Memorial Day Operating Schedule, May 27

Wednesday, May 22, 2013 · 04:20 pm
​The following Virginia Beach facilities will be closed Monday, May 27 in observance of Memorial Day: *  All City of Virginia Beach offices *  All Virginia Beach community recreation centers *  All Virginia Beach public libraries *  All Virginia Beach city public schools... ​

Mayor’s Veterans Committee Announces the 25th Anniversary and the Annual Memorial Day Ceremony Slated for Monday, May 27

Monday, May 13, 2013 · 02:00 pm
​VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – May 13, 2013 – This year’s Memorial Day Ceremony marks the 25th anniversary of the dedication of the Tidewater Veterans Memorial. This annual event is held to honor and pay tribute to the men and women of the armed forces, "who gave their all.&quo... ​

Tonight’s Proposed FY 2013-14 Budget Public Hearing to be Streamed Live on VBgov.com

Thursday, April 18, 2013 · 04:15 pm
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — April 18, 2013 — The city of Virginia Beach will hold a public budget hearing, Thursday, April 18, at 6 p.m., at Virginia Beach Middle School, 600 25th St. This public hearing will be streamed live on www.vbgov.com/media.   City Council is scheduled ... ​

Mayor Sessoms’ Annual State of the City Address To be Live Streamed Thursday, March 14, on VBgov.com

Wednesday, March 13, 2013 · 04:00 pm
As part of the State of the City Series, sponsored by the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce, Virginia Beach Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr., will deliver his annual State of the City address tomorrow, Thursday, March 14.  This year’s presentation will be live streamed online b... ​

Virginia Beach Television (VBTV) Channel 46 Improved To Help Keep Citizens Better Informed

Friday, January 18, 2013 · 10:00 am
The City of Virginia Beach municipal television station, VBTV, has enhanced its service delivery on Channel 46 (available on Cox and Verizon cable systems). Enhancements include a redesign of the channel featuring three separate zones of information, the addition of short pu... ​

City of Virginia Beach Holiday Schedule for Monday, Jan. 21

Monday, January 14, 2013 · 02:00 pm
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – January 14, 2013 – The following Virginia Beach facilities will be CLOSED on Monday, Jan. 21, in observation of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day:   ●  All City of Virginia Beach offices ●  All Virginia Beach community recreation centers ●  All Virginia B... ​

City of Virginia Beach Launches Virtual Town Hall

Wednesday, December 12, 2012 · 11:00 am
Today, the City of Virginia Beach launched a new Web-based citizen engagement tool called Virtual Town Hall that will help the city gather residents’ opinions about city projects and initiatives, with the goal of incorporating this feedback in the decision-making process. Th... ​

City of Virginia Beach Christmas & New Year’s Holiday Schedule

Tuesday, December 11, 2012 · 09:00 am
City offices and facilities will be operating under multiple operating schedules during the upcoming holiday season. Please review the listing below for specifics.     All City of Virginia Beach offices and facilities will be closed Monday, Dec. 24; Tuesday, Dec. 25, and T... ​

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