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Virginia Beach Tree Canopy Loss
16+ hour, 4+ min ago (225+ words) Pleasure House Point is home to a wetlands renovation project that began in March of this year. The goal is to restore eight acres of tidal wetlands in the Pleasure House Point area. The tidal wetlands are important for animal…...
Virginia Beach apartment fire leaves 21 people without homes just days before Christmas
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (446+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. " Twenty-one Virginia Beach residents are without homes just days before Christmas after a fire broke out at the Palms Apartments Friday night. The fire started around 5 p.m. Friday in one of the second-floor apartments at 3600 Malibu Palms Drive,…...
Virginia reports decrease in homicides in '24, but significant increase in hate crimes
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (273+ words) Homicides were down in Virginia in 2024, but hate crimes " particularly against religious groups " rose sharply, according to a new report from Virginia State Police. Homicides were down in Virginia in 2024, but hate crimes " particularly against religious groups " rose sharply, according…...
Virginia Beach Jewish community gathers for Hanukkah, sending a message of unity after Australia attack
3+ day, 15+ hour ago (349+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. " Candles flickered against the December sky Thursday night at the Marriott Virginia Beach Oceanfront as members of the Jewish community gathered to celebrate Hanukkah and deliver what they described as a message of unity and resilience. The…...
Virginia Beach Fire Department warns residents about holiday candle safety
1+ week, 2+ day ago (302+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. " As temperatures drop and holiday gatherings begin, Virginia Beach Fire Department officials are urging residents to practice candle safety to prevent house fires during the festive season. Holiday candles create perfect ambiance for families throughout Virginia Beach…...
Holiday pet adoptions surge but returns follow at Virginia Beach SPCA
1+ week, 4+ day ago (531+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. " he Virginia Beach SPCA is seeing high enthusiasm for holiday pet adoptions, but staff warn families to carefully consider their readiness before bringing home a furry friend. Jennifer Fly, Director of Shelter Operations at the Virginia Beach…...
Spanberger outlines economic vision for Virginia at Hampton Roads Chamber meeting
1+ week, 5+ day ago (296+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. " Virginia Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger spoke at the Hampton Roads Chamber's annual meeting, outlining her plans to guide Virginia's economy through what she calls growing national uncertainty while keeping the region and families front and center. "Every Governor…...
Virginia Beach considers $50 in free Oceanfront parking for residents
1+ week, 5+ day ago (330+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. " Virginia Beach residents could soon receive $50 worth of free parking at the Oceanfront under a proposal reviewed by city leaders Tuesday night. The idea was first presented to the City Council back in November. For many residents,…...
Two men arrested for murder of missing Richmond man
2+ week, 6+ day ago (133+ words) SUFFOLK, Va. " The Suffolk Police Department have arrested two men in connection with the death of a missing Richmond man. Levar Bradshaw Jr., 41, of Franklin and William Lawrence, 47, of Suffolk have been charged with first-degree murder and other charges in…...
Spanberger makes final push in Virginia governor's race
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (286+ words) RICHMOND, Va " It's the final push to get people to the polls as candidates make their last round of campaigning ahead of Election Day. Abigail Spanberger, the Democratic candidate for governor, stopped at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond on Monday,…...