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WalletHub evaluated cities based on a set of 45 factors...Virginia Beach Unveils Rudee Park Master Plan
After months of engagement, surveys, and design discussions, the city …

One of the Best Places to Retire in 2024
Choosing the perfect place to retire is a major decision, and in 2024…

Virginia Beach Called The Third Safest City
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Virginia Senate Passes Bill To Require Free Menstrual Products At Schools
The bill, SB 232, requires schools for grades 5-12 to …Data Center Developer Breaks Ground In Virginia Beach
A 31,000 square foot data center is coming to the …Virginia Beach Still The Top Digital City For 2018 According To Govtech
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Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Is Now In Hampton Roads
Now available in two cities here.Virginia Beach: A Gem Among America’s Best Beach Towns
With its picturesque coastline, family-friendly atmosphere, and...Virginia Beach Public Libraries Waive Late Fees In January
Even if you've had it for years.Rivers Casino Portsmouth to Break Ground on $65M Hotel Addition This Summer
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EVENTS
Jun 2025
AbbeyRoad…The Ultimate Beatles Party Band are lifelong musicians and have been perfecting AbbeyRoad’s stage magic over 20 years. They have been fans of the Beatles since they first appeared on the Ed Sullivan show, and while they are not a Beatles look-alike band, their attention to detail from a musical and performance standpoint will keep you rocking!
Expect to see the audience dancing, singing, clapping, and sometimes starring with the band members on stage! With precise musical detail, exceptional vocals and harmonies, vintage and replica instruments and whimsical crowd interaction, AbbeyRoad…The Ultimate Beatles Party Band is truly cross-generational, appealing to fans from 7 to 70.
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Hampton Roads Living
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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 is One of the Top 50 Cities to Start a Business In
Inc.com has presented a list of what it considers the …Sail To Your Next Meal
One of the great pleasures in boating is had in …Virginia Beach Is Looking For Ambassadors
Act fast. These positions will likely be filled quickly!
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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