News Releases in the Past Six Months

Provide input on Virginia Beach’s plan to preserve the urban forest using Virtual Town Hall

Monday, May 20, 2013 · 12:00 pm
Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation invites you to submit your input about plans to preserve the urban forest by using the online citizen engagement tool, Virtual Town Hall (www.VBgov.com/VirtualTownHall). Participate in a four-question survey that will ultimately identify... ​

Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center Unveils “Soak It Up!” App

Friday, May 17, 2013 · 11:30 am
(Virginia Beach, VA) – Every visit to the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center, Virginia’s largest aquarium and one of the most visited in the nation, is an amazing opportunity to uncover new worlds of imagination and learning for both parents and children. The best... ​

Clean Community Commission’s Helping Hands Program Begins for 2013

Friday, May 17, 2013 · 09:00 am
The Virginia Beach Clean Community Commission, with support from Virginia Beach Public Works Waste Management, is set to complete its first Helping Hands project of 2013 on Tuesday, May 21. The commission will work with a group of 13 high school seniors, plus a few chaperone... ​

May 21 City Council Workshop is Canceled

Thursday, May 16, 2013 · 09:30 am
With the consent of the City Council, Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr. has canceled the council’s workshop of Tuesday, May 21.  The City Council’s next meeting will be Tuesday, May 28.   # # # ​ ​

City Names New Human Services Director

Wednesday, May 15, 2013 · 05:00 pm
The City of Virginia Beach has hired Dannette R. Smith as its new Director of Human Services.  Her start date is July 1, 2013.   Smith will direct the mental health, substance abuse, developmental services, social services and financial assistance divisions, along with th... ​

Tubular! Come out to the Totally 80’s Party

Wednesday, May 15, 2013 · 03:00 pm
Grab your acid washed jeans, funky leg warmers and muscle shirts for a Totally 80’s Party from 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm on Friday, June 21, 2013 at Mount Trashmore Park. You’re totally invited to this celebration of the most radical decade yet! Like, for sure!   Be there or be s... ​

Grommet Island Park to be temporarily closed Saturday, May 18

Wednesday, May 15, 2013 · 01:00 pm
Grommet Island Park located on 2nd Street by the boardwalk will be closed from 9am – 3pm on Saturday, May 18 for maintenance.   Grommet Island Park is a handicapped accessible park, built adjacent to the boardwalk between 1st and 2nd streets allowing handicapped individual... ​

Find Your Real Estate Tax History Online

Wednesday, May 15, 2013 · 01:00 pm
Now that the City Council has lowered the real estate tax rate – it will drop 2 cents to 93 cents per $100 on July 1 – you might be curious about how your real estate assessment and tax bill will change.   It’s easy to find out. Visit www.vbtaxrate.com. You can also see ho... ​

Green Run Community Meeting

Wednesday, May 15, 2013 · 01:00 pm
​Chief Cervera and members of his command staff are welcoming members of our community to join them tomorrow night, Thursday, May 16th between 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. at the Green Run High School Auditorium to discuss the progress being made for current and future plans for ... ​

Celebrate Independence Day with Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation’s Annual July 4th Celebration!

Wednesday, May 15, 2013 · 12:00 pm
Celebrate with your family and friends at Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation’s Annual July 4th Celebration at Mount Trashmore Park. This day of family fun is open to the public and will take place on Thursday, July 4, 2013, from 4:00 pm until 10:00 pm at Mount Trashmore Par... ​