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Hampton University Joins Elite Ranks as an R2 Research Institution
This prestigious designation, which recognizes universities with high research activity...Construction Begins on Norfolk’s New Casino
Plans include a 200-room hotel, a casino floor featuring 1,500 …Carnival Sunshine Begins Year-Round Cruises from Norfolk’s Upgraded Terminal
For years, Norfolk has been a seasonal stop for cruise …

Virginia Beach Called The Third Safest City
MoneyGeek’s study evaluated safety by analyzing crime statistics from the FBI and calculating the economic cost…

Efficiency and Excellence: Virginia Beach Ranks High in City Management
WalletHub assessed 148 of the largest U.S. cities to determine the best- and worst-run cities…

Virginia Beach Named 3rd Safest Large City in the Country
Virginia Beach has consistently low crime rates compared to other large cities…
Why Jamie & Ellen Chose Virginia Beach

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Virginia Beach Is The 19th Best City To Drive In
Like the rest of the region we enjoy affordable car …Is Blockchain the Latest Revolution in Technology?
Blockchain is like a digital ledger to store financial transactions, …Newport News To Replace Grissom Library
Newport News City Council voted last week to spend nearly …Virginia Beach Public Libraries Waive Late Fees In January
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EVENTS
Mar 2025
by Sharon Cook
Presented by Underground Performing Arts Collective
Black Girl Magic takes its audience on a journey lead by Sister, a young Black woman, struggling to find a place of acceptance in the world. Guided by her African ancestors, Sister comes to a place of self-reconciliation and acceptance as she is given a glimpse into the lives and legacy of Black women, past and present, young and old.
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A hurricane hasn't made landfall in Hampton Roads in 170 years! Thank the Outer Banks and the Eastern Shore!
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Virginia Beach Called The Third Safest City
MoneyGeek’s study evaluated safety by analyzing crime statistics from the …Windy City Pizza
1630 General Booth Blvd Virginia Beach, VA 23454Hampton Roads Is One Of The Best Places For Immigrants To Thrive
The United States is famously a nation of (mostly) immigrants. …
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- Virginia Beach & Chesapeake Among Best Places For Black People To Build Wealth
- Virginia's First Casino Opens In Portsmouth
- Dolly Parton's Imagination Library Expands On The Peninsula
- An Historic Change At The Oceanfront
- Largest Ever Construction Project In Virginia Begins In Hampton Roads
- Raises For All Hampton University Employees