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Friday, January 25, 2013 · 04:40 pm
Due to the winter storm, city facilities will observe the following schedule tomorrow, Saturday:
Parks and Recreation Centers: All city parks and recreation centers will open at 10 a.m. – one hour later than usual.
Winter Wildlife Festival -- Trips before the noon h...
Friday, January 25, 2013 · 04:30 pm
The City of Virginia Beach is monitoring the winter storm and urges residents to please stay off the roads.
Virginia Beach Public Works crews are currently treating bridges, ramps and overpasses, and will be on call to respond to conditions as needed. In addition, the “...
Friday, January 04, 2013 · 12:15 pm
On Saturday, Jan. 19, Preservation Virginia’s Cape Henry Lighthouse will hold a celebration in honor of the City of Virginia Beach’s 50th birthday. City residents and anyone with a military ID will receive half-price admission to the lighthouse Jan. 19, 20 and 21, bringing ...
Friday, December 21, 2012 · 12:00 pm
The City Council wants to hear from you.
Virginia Beach is exploring a possible 18,500-seat arena at the Oceanfront, to host large sports events, concerts and conferences. Negotiations are ongoing and there is no deal yet. The city also is talking with a major-league sp...
Thursday, December 06, 2012 · 11:15 am
The newly formed Citizen Communications Committee for the proposed arena project will hold a public Town Hall meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 18, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Virginia Beach Convention Center to gather input from citizens. The Convention Center is at 1000 19th St. The ...
Friday, November 16, 2012 · 02:15 pm
Regional leaders need your help to update Hampton Roads’ transportation plan for 2040. The plan will address future roads, transit, passenger rail, freight, bicycle and pedestrian needs.
Please take a five-minute survey, sponsored by the Hampton Roads Transportation Pla...
Wednesday, October 31, 2012 · 09:40 am
Due to damage caused by Hurricane Sandy, Grommet Island Park is closed to the public until further notice. The park is located at 100 2nd Street on the oceanfront.
The 30th Street playground on the beach also suffered damage from the storm and is closed to users.
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Wednesday, October 31, 2012 · 09:30 am
Due to the effects of Hurricane Sandy, the Voter Registrar’s Office has extended its hours to make it easier for citizens to cast absentee votes in person before Election Day. Rather than closing at 5 p.m., the office will be open until 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 31, Thursda...
Monday, October 29, 2012 · 05:35 pm
Mary Hancock 385-0714, 404-7920 (cell)Tim Riley, 385-0703, 377-0134 (cell)Marc Davis, 385-0701, 406-2411 (cell)
The Virginia Beach Emergency Operations Center will close today at 6 p.m. Normal city operations will resume tomorrow, Tuesday, Oct. 30.
Many roads remain f...
Monday, October 29, 2012 · 05:25 pm
Mary Hancock 385-0714, 404-7920 (cell)Tim Riley, 385-0703, 377-0134 (cell)Marc Davis, 385-0701, 406-2411 (cell)
The city asks all residents to please report damage to homes, businesses, cars or other property by calling the city’s 311 information line or visiting www....