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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 Called The Best State For Business
Virginia’s economy is a powerhouse, with diverse industries ranging from technology…

Norfolk Breaks Ground on $750 Million Casino
Developers in Norfolk have officially broken ground on a $750 million casino project that promises to bring significant economic…

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Why Jamie & Ellen Chose Virginia Beach

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Filming For Pharrell Williams Project ‘Atlantis’ To Soon Begin
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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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- An Historic Change At The Oceanfront
- Largest Ever Construction Project In Virginia Begins In Hampton Roads
- Raises For All Hampton University Employees