News Releases in the Past Year

Public Works Announces Temporary Traffic Stoppages for Sunday, June 9

Friday, June 07, 2013 · 03:00 pm
Virginia Beach Public Works has announced temporary lane closures and traffic stoppages at the intersection of Lynnhaven Parkway and Rosemont Road on Sunday, June 9.     Beginning at 8 a.m., crews will install traffic signal mast arms, which will require brief, temporary... ​

Tonight’s Hoedown and Latin Fest Canceled

Friday, June 07, 2013 · 09:40 am
Two events scheduled in Virginia Beach tonight – Friday, June 7 – have been canceled because of Tropical Storm Andrea:   ·         The regular Friday night hoedown at the Farmer’s Market has been canceled.   ·         All events scheduled for Friday night at the Oceanfro... ​

Virginia Beach’s Park System Ranks Eighth in the Nation

Thursday, June 06, 2013 · 03:00 pm
For the second consecutive year, Virginia Beach has ranked among the top 10 park systems in the United States. Earning four “park benches” on the 2013 ParkScore® Index recently released by the nonprofit Trust for Public Land (TPL), Virginia Beach has placed eighth in the nat... ​

Parking at the Resort? Use Your Cell Phone to Pay at Meters

Thursday, June 06, 2013 · 10:30 am
Driving to the beach? Your cell phone can help.   The City of Virginia Beach has unveiled a new smartphone app – Parkmobile – to help drivers pay at on-street parking meters, without coins.   New meters have been installed at the resort. All of them accept coins, credit ... ​

Free Senior Summer Camp Every Tuesday at the Sandler Center

Thursday, June 06, 2013 · 08:30 am
Join the fun as Atlantic Shores’ Senior Summer Camp comes to the Sandler Center! Sessions are free and open to all seniors looking to try something new this summer. Every Tuesday from June 11 through Aug. 27, from 12:30 to 2 p.m., a wide variety of dance lessons will take pl... ​

Explore Hip Hop Culture through "Hip Hop 2013: And the Youth Will Lead Us"

Wednesday, June 05, 2013 · 03:00 pm
Teens ages 12-17 are invited to learn more about the hip hop culture through Hip Hop 2013: And the Youth Will Lead Us, a 7-week program held 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm, each Tuesday, June 25 - August 20, 2013 at Williams Farm Recreation Center.   Through instruction and guided di... ​

2040 Vision to Action Community Coalition to Meet June 14

Wednesday, June 05, 2013 · 09:00 am
  The 2040 Vision to Action Community Coalition, a citizens group appointed by the City Council, will meet Friday, June 14, from 9 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 disc... ​

Aquarium Determines Seal at Rudee Inlet is Healthy But Not Friendly

Tuesday, June 04, 2013 · 01:00 pm
On Saturday June 1st, a young male gray seal was spotted near the jetty at Rudee Inlet, according to the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center. This same seal was first sighted in southern NC in mid-May, where it underwent its annual molt. Although hundreds of miles ... ​

City Council/School Board Joint Briefing to Begin at 3 p.m. on June 4

Monday, June 03, 2013 · 04:25 pm
The joint briefing of the City Council and the School Board concerning FY 2014 health care rates will begin tomorrow at 3 p.m. in Building 19 at the Municipal Center.  Cindy Curtis, Deputy City Manager and Farrell Hanzaker, Chief Financial Officer for VBCPS will present, alo... ​

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... ​