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In Virginia Beach, home to the world's longest pleasure beach, coverage here follows city government, Virginia Beach City Public Schools, business and public safety. Reporting reaches neighborhoods across the city and the surrounding Hampton Roads region.


Politics

Live Poll

Does the use of inaccurate information in campaign mailers change how you trust local candidates?

Elections

Stacy Cummings Mailer Faces Accuracy Scrutiny in District 8

A campaign advertisement against Chris Taylor contains a debt judgment linked to another individual.

Stacy Cummings Mailer Faces Accuracy Scrutiny in District 8

Travel

Live Poll

Should your local government restrict overnight access to public parks to improve community safety?

National Parks

Virginia Beach Will Consider Oceanfront Park Closures

The city council will debate a proposal this fall to restrict access to three popular parks from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m.

Virginia Beach Will Consider Oceanfront Park Closures

Weather and Disaster

Emergency Response

Recreational Boat Runs Aground Near North Landing Bridge

Fire crews rescued two passengers after their 40-foot vessel struck a stump in Virginia Beach.

Recreational Boat Runs Aground Near North Landing Bridge

Sports

Running

Thousands Run Wicked 10k in Virginia Beach

Over 6,800 runners participated in the annual costume-themed race held at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront.


Business

Openings & Closings

Virginia Beach Tower Renamed for Dan Hoffler

Virginia Beach Town Center's building tower now bears the name Hoffler Tower after a dedication ceremony honoring the firm's founder.

Virginia Beach Tower Renamed for Dan Hoffler

Coverage on this page takes in city council decisions, the Virginia Beach independent city courts and Virginia Beach City Public Schools alongside the military, tourism and retail employers that anchor the regional economy. From Alanton and Kempsville to Lynnhaven, Princess Anne and Pungo, neighborhood coverage extends into Chesapeake City, Norfolk City and Princess Anne County where stories cross the line. The military installations spread across the city tie local employment, housing demand and infrastructure investment to federal defense budgets and base operations in ways that recur throughout local coverage. Coastal development, storm preparedness and school district resources are the recurring subjects in local government reporting.


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