News Releases in the Past Month

Commonwealth v. Shaniqua Jones; Jury Recommends Mother Serve 13 Years, 6 Months Years in Death, Neglect of Infant Son; Boyfriend Previously Convicted

Thursday, May 09, 2013 · 04:00 pm
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, was found guilty by a jury of Second Degree Felony Murder and Child A... ​

The British are Coming! The British are Coming!

Thursday, May 09, 2013 · 10:40 am
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 here in the area. The British Soccer Camps will be held June 17-21 a... ​

Bryant Appointed to DOD Sexual Assault Crimes Panel

Wednesday, May 08, 2013 · 03:45 pm
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 announcement of appointees came yesterday from Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel.  In annou... ​

Outstanding Youth, Adults & Businesses Chosen for “Virginia Beach’s Best All Around” Awards

Wednesday, May 08, 2013 · 11:00 am
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 and youth groups who demonstrate exceptional leadership, courage in overc... ​

Discover the Historical Treasures of Bayside on May 18

Wednesday, May 08, 2013 · 09:00 am
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 along the western shore of the western branch of the Lynnhaven River was ... ​

Positively Motivating the Difficult Teen – Free Parenting Event May 23

Wednesday, May 08, 2013 · 09:00 am
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 E. Oberndorf Central Library Auditorium, 4100 Virginia Beach Blvd. on Thursday... ​

New Electronic Billing and Improved Payment Services Available

Tuesday, May 07, 2013 · 03:00 pm
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 Utilities and Public Works Combined Services Statement.   Customers... ​

Mayor Sessoms to Honor Water-Wise Students

Tuesday, May 07, 2013 · 11:00 am
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 school students submit artwork depicting ways they use water wisely.  This ye... ​

Bayfront Advisory Committee to Meet May 16

Tuesday, May 07, 2013 · 10:45 am
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 include the following:      * Update on public and private projects in the Bayfront a... ​

Participate in Virginia Beach’s plan to preserve the urban forest

Tuesday, May 07, 2013 · 09:00 am
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 what is in the works to improve the environmental, economic and social ben... ​