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

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Chesapeake, VA: The 27th Best City for First-Time Homebuyers
As millennials increasingly enter the housing market, they’re looking for places that…

The Sweet Return of the Strawberry Festival in Virginia Beach?
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Why Jamie & Ellen Chose Virginia Beach

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Govtech Calls Virginia Beach The Top Digital City In Its Population Range For 2017
Norfolk places third in its population range.The 10 Virginia Beach Public Libraries
No matter where you are in the city, there's a …Help Virginia Beach Develop A Plan For EV Charging
The survey is 22 simple questions about your living, parking, …Virginia Ranks 11th Best State for Education in 2023
U.S. News has named Virginia the 11th best state...
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City of Virginia Beach Launches New Site & Logo
And celebrates 60 years of growth.Launching A Boat Has A New Fee For Some
Others won't need to pay any new fees.Virginia Arts Festival Plans New Outdoor Performance Venue In Norfolk
Set to open in April.Lewis The Legend Wins Title Number 6
The British legend capped off his 6th championship on Sunday, …
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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Town Center Block 11 Completed On Schedule
Another tall tower goes up, offering retail, luxury apartments, and …Virginia Ranks 11th Best State for Education in 2023
U.S. News has named Virginia the 11th best state...Governor Delivers State of the Commonwealth Address in Richmond
Governor Northam delivered his State of the Commonwealth address on …
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- An Historic Change At The Oceanfront
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- Raises For All Hampton University Employees