News Releases in the Past Month

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... ​

Grand Jury Returns 132 Indictments: Four Indicted in Unrelated Murders

Monday, May 06, 2013 · 02:45 pm
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 244 separate offenses. Four (4) of those defendants were indicted for var... ​

2040 Vision to Action Community Coalition to Meet May 10

Friday, May 03, 2013 · 04:00 pm
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 Central Park Ave., Armada Hoffler Building, Suite 1540.  The group will r... ​

Clean Community Commission to Meet May 9

Thursday, May 02, 2013 · 03:30 pm
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 American Cleanup. The commission also will discuss future plans for C... ​

Friends Group Grants $130,000 for Beach Libraries, Elects Executive Board

Thursday, May 02, 2013 · 11:15 am
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, teens and adults; $20,000 for staff training and development; $18,00... ​