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Help Shape High-Capacity Transit in Chesapeake
High-capacity transit refers to transportation systems that can move large …Virginia Beach Celebrated as One of America’s Best‑Run Cities
Top-ranking municipalities are those that effectively align their per-capita budgeting …Virginia Beach Is One of the Best Places to Raise a Family in 2025
WalletHub evaluated cities based on a set of 45 factors...

Virginia Beach Named the 8th Best Place to Live by U.S. News
Choosing the perfect place to retire is a major decision, and in 2024…

Virginia Beach Unveils Rudee Park Master Plan
After months of engagement, surveys, and design discussions, the city shared…

Hampton Roads One Of The Places Where Gen Z Buys The Most Homes
Choosing the perfect place to retire is a major decision, and in 2024…
Why Jamie & Ellen Chose Virginia Beach

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Hampton University Joins Elite Ranks as an R2 Research Institution
This prestigious designation, which recognizes universities with high research activity...ODU Breaks Ground on Major Barry Art Museum Expansion
Since opening in 2018, the Barry Art Museum has quickly …Govtech Calls Virginia Beach The Top Digital City In Its Population Range For 2017
Norfolk places third in its population range.Virginia Said To Have Country’s Best Tech Talent Pipeline
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The Art of the Power Nap
Get more out of your day with some strategic downtime.Crab Cakes Is Love
A mid-Atlantic staple, crab cakes are simple and delicious.What Is She-Crab Soup?
On offer in every seafood place in the area, but …Making a Splash: A Guide to Swimming Pools in Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach is a popular summer destination known for sandy …
EVENTS
Jun 2025
Core Theatre’s new play plunges into the heart of the Medusa myth.
What creates a monster— cruelty, curse or choice? Can revenge ever fill the void?
We all have the power to take, but what is in the power to give?
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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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Something In The Water 2023 Lineup Includes Wu-Tang Clan, Mumford & Sons, and Lil Wayne
The wait is over!Virginia Beach Still The Top Digital City For 2018 According To Govtech
Norfolk and Hampton place fifth and sixth, respectively in their …New Rail Service Between Norfolk, Richmond, And D.C. Coming Later This Year Thanks To $3.7 billion “Game-Changer” Deal
“This program is a model for the nation of how …
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