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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
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Virginia Beach: Once Again Recognized as One of the Safest Cities in the Country
Each year, MoneyGeek evaluates cities across the nation to determine…

Construction Begins on Norfolk’s New Casino
Plans include a 200-room hotel, a casino floor featuring 1,500 slot machines…

The Sweet Return of the Strawberry Festival in Virginia Beach?
Virginia Beach may soon welcome back an old favorite…
Why Jamie & Ellen Chose Virginia Beach

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Chesapeake Native Dr. Andre Douglas Among NASA’S Final Ten Astronaut Candidates
Dr. Andre Douglas was one of 12,000 applicants hoping to …Three Hampton Roads Cities In Top 10 Digital Cities
The yearly survey is used to spotlight ten cities in …Hampton Roads Is The 13th Best Place To Work In Tech
Here in Hampton Roads we fared well across the board …Govtech.com Gives Norfolk 1st Place in Digital Cities Survey, Virginia Beach Falls to 3rd
Neighbor Virginia Beach falls to 3rd place in its own …
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How Glamorous Is Virginia Beach?
The trajectory of Virginia Beach's glamour is poised for an …Norfolk International To Receive $5.4 Million For Moving Walkway
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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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A hurricane hasn't made landfall in Hampton Roads in 170 years! Thank the Outer Banks and the Eastern Shore!
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Marijuana: Virginia Is Officially A Legal State. Learn The Rules At The State’s New Site.
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5347 Lila Lane Ln Virginia Beach, VA 23464New Navy Carrier To Be First Named After An African American
December 7, 1941 was a pleasant, sunny day in Hawaii, …
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- Raises For All Hampton University Employees