City Politics | Norfolk’s long-planned floodwall project hit with opposition from West Freemason residents By Trevor Metcalfe September 19, 2024 at 6:54 p.m. Dozens of West Freemason residents packed a YMCA gymnasium Wednesday evening, with many speaking out...
City Politics | Incorrect mail-in ballots sent to more than 7,000 Virginia Beach homes, officials say By Stacy Parker September 19, 2024 at 5:09 p.m. Candidates for City Council in Districts 3 and 7, as well as School Board candidates...
Election | Early voting begins Friday in Virginia: What you need to know By Josh Janney September 19, 2024 at 4:35 p.m. While the general election is on Nov. 5, early in-person voting begins Friday at all...
City Politics | Virginia Beach’s Red Wing Park to close for several months By The Virginian-Pilot staff September 18, 2024 at 7:22 p.m. During the closure, park facilities — including playgrounds, tennis courts, walking paths, athletic fields and...
Education | Newport News School Board discusses recent shootings that killed 2 teens: ‘We’re not going to give up’ By Nour Habib September 18, 2024 at 4:35 p.m. “Our city has gone through a challenge over the past week,” board chair Lisa Surles-Law...
City Politics | Chesapeake approves 41-acre solar project; farmers say it will provide ‘security’ By Gavin Stone September 18, 2024 at 10:04 a.m. The Chesapeake City Council voted 7-2 to approve a solar energy facility that will allow...
City Politics | Virginia Beach leaders ‘blindsided’ by Something in the Water cancellation, want more proactive role in future By Stacy Parker September 18, 2024 at 5:55 p.m. Mayor Bobby Dyer recommended that in order for the festival organizers to rebuild trust, they...
Election | 757 Votes: The Virginian-Pilot and Daily Press 2024 election guide By The Virginian-Pilot staff September 19, 2024 at 2:31 p.m. The 2024 election guide contains Q&As with candidates running for mayor, city council, school board...
Election | Here’s how 5 Virginia Beach mayoral candidates say they’d grow economic development, reduce residents’ tax burden By The Virginian-Pilot staff September 17, 2024 at 2:38 p.m. Five candidates are running for mayor in Virginia Beach: Robert "Bobby" Dyer, Richard "RK" Kowalewitch,...
Election | Virginia Beach School Board candidates discuss social media and mental health, teacher pay, aging buildings By The Virginian-Pilot staff September 17, 2024 at 2:24 p.m. In Virginia Beach, six school board seats are up for election and a total of...