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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 …

Celebrate Thanksgiving with Coastal Charm and Community Spirit in Hampton Roads
When it comes to Thanksgiving travel, two Hampton Roads cities are making waves for all the right reasons…

Newport News and Norfolk Among the Best Cities for Workers with Disabilities
Creating inclusive and accessible workplaces has become an essential focus for cities across the United States…

ODU Breaks Ground on Major Barry Art Museum Expansion
Since opening in 2018, the Barry Art Museum has quickly become a vital part of…
Why Jamie & Ellen Chose Virginia Beach

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Is Blockchain the Latest Revolution in Technology?
Blockchain is like a digital ledger to store financial transactions, …Norfolk Public Libraries Won’t Assess Late Fees For One Year
At present, the libraries charge twenty cents/day for late books …Virginia Senate Passes Bill To Require Free Menstrual Products At Schools
The bill, SB 232, requires schools for grades 5-12 to …Virginia: The Best State for Teachers
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Construction Begins on Norfolk’s New Casino
Plans include a 200-room hotel, a casino floor featuring 1,500 …Virginia Beach Extends Hours For Dogs At The Boardwalk
They're no longer only welcome in the morning.The Sweet Return of the Strawberry Festival in Virginia Beach?
Virginia Beach may soon welcome back an old favorite...4 Easy Day Trips for a Virginia Beach Vacation
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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 has taken another significant step toward becoming …Read More »
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How Fit Is Hampton Roads?
WalletHub compared the 100 largest metro...Virginia Beach Called The Third Safest City
MoneyGeek’s study evaluated safety by analyzing crime statistics from the …Three Hampton Roads Cities In Top 10 Digital Cities
The yearly survey is used to spotlight ten cities in …
Latest
- 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