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Virginia Beach Celebrated as One of America’s Best‑Run Cities
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WalletHub evaluated cities based on a set of 45 factors...Virginia Beach Unveils Rudee Park Master Plan
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Virginia Beach Named the 8th Best Place to Live by U.S. News
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Virginia Beach: Once Again Recognized as One of the Safest Cities in the Country
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Virginia Beach Is The Most Caring City In The Country
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US News & World Report’s Best Places to Live 2023-2024: Hampton Roads Ranked #30
Their rankings utilize a methodology that incorporates data from various …Virginia: One Of The Best States For Black Entrepreneurs
They compared the states using seven relevant metrics...Hampton Roads Wins Grand Prize In Smart Infrastructure Challenge
The five South Hampton Roads cities (Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, …Virginia Has The Country’s 4th Best School System
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EVENTS
Jun 2025
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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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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 Called America’s 5th Best City For Families
Virginia Beach is the 5th best city for families, according …Raft Of Changes To Virginia Laws Comes July 1
From marijuana decriminalization to repealing voter ID, the state makes …The Rudee Loop Redevelopment Poll Results
The Rudee Loop project in Virginia Beach is...
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