News Center Stay up-to-date on the latest news from the City of Virginia Beach. SearchSearch by Date RangeStart End View News by Category All NewsAgricultureAquarium and MuseumsBudget & Management ServicesCity AttorneyCity AuditorCity ClerkCity ManagerCity TreasurerCommissioner of the RevenueCommonwealth's AttorneyCommunications OfficeConvention and Visitors BureauCourtsCultural AffairsEconomic DevelopmentEmergency Communications & Citizen ServicesEmergency ManagementEmergency Medical ServicesFinanceFireHousing & Neighborhood PreservationHuman Resources (City)Human ServicesInformation TechnologyParks & RecreationPlanningPolicePublic HealthPublic LibrariesPublic UtilitiesPublic WorksReal Estate AssessorStrategic Growth AreaVolunteer ResourcesVoter Registration & ElectionsCurrent Category Finance Page Content City of Virginia Beach Takes Top Award in Local Government InnovationMonday, May 08, 2017A robust tracking system and improved bid competitiveness for minority-owned businesses are driving effective change in the City of Virginia Beach and providing a model for localities across the nation.The City of Virginia Beach is this year's recipient of the Outstanding A … Virginia Beach Saves $12.6 Million by Refinancing BondsFriday, May 27, 2016Virginia Beach will save $12.6 million in debt service payments over the next 14 years, thanks to its outstanding bond ratings and a favorable bond market. On Wednesday, the city lowered its payments by refinancing $42.9 million in water and sewer bonds, which funds pa … Virginia Beach Refinancing Saves Taxpayers $4.2 Million Over 14 YearsTuesday, February 09, 2016The City of Virginia Beach has saved taxpayers $4.2 million by refinancing some of its bonds – loans that fund major construction projects like school renovations and road widenings. The city’s outstanding AAA bond ratings helped make the savings possible. The savings will … Virginia Beach Minority Business Council 20th Anniversary Conference, Expo and Luncheon Set for Nov. 5Wednesday, September 30, 2015The Virginia Beach Minority Business Council will celebrate its 20th anniversary with an annual conference, expo and luncheon themed, "Creating Opportunity, Fostering Innovation.” It will be held Thursday, Nov. 5, at the Westin Virginia Beach Town Center. The luncheon … Contact InformationCommunications Office(757) 385-4679news@vbgov.com(757) 427-5978 More News Releases Can't find what you are looking for? View a complete list of Virginia Beach news releases.