Virginia Beach school employees, retirees facing big insurance premium increases
Virginia Beach City Schools employees and retirees are facing a big increase in health insurance premiums.
HRT says without Virginia Beach land, millions in transit money are at risk
The apparent collapse of a plan to build a $130 million Hampton Roads Transit bus operating facility in Virginia Beach came to light Tuesday, months after the city’s development authority cut off negotiations. HRT warned it’s already put $5.5 million into the project and millions more are at risk....
Virginia Beach to transform Bayside campus into community park
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A big change is coming to a piece of land that's been part of the Virginia Beach community for decades. Bayside 6th Grade Campus is set to close, but what happens next is already sparking conversation. On Tuesday night, the Virginia Beach School Board unanimously voted for plans to turn the...
VBFD: 3 adults, 4 dogs displaced after fire on Magnolia St.
Three adults and four dogs were displaced after an early morning fire on Magnolia Street.
Fire engulfs car on I-64 eastbound near exit to I-264
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Traffic has resumed as normal after crews dealt with a car fire on Interstate 64 eastbound near the I-264 interchange late Thursday afternoon. The fire began around 5:45 p.m., and black smoke from the fire blew in the air, slowing traffic in the area at the time before firefighters were able […]
Old ORF runway permanently closes
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – More changes are coming to Norfolk International Airport as one of its runways permanently closed Friday. Runway 14/32 was built in 1943 by the U.S. government for use during World War II, and it was given to the public in 1947, according to the Norfolk Airport Authority. But despite a runway […]
New High Street development set to transform downtown Portsmouth
A long vacant lot in the heart of Portsmouth’s High Street corridor is getting new life. A mixed-use development led by The Contriver Group is slated to transform the empty space into a vibrant hub.
Sale of city-owned Oceanfront property could impact several small businesses
A piece of city-owned property located at the intersection of Arctic and Laskin Road is up for sale, where the current Papa John's sits at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront.
HRT’s Student Freedom Pass provides riders 13-17 years old in Chesapeake, Hampton, Newport News,...
The Student Freedom Pass provides people ages 13-17 years old with unlimited free rides on Hampton Roads Transit’s bus, ferry, and light rail services. Service is available in the cities of Chesapeake, Hampton, Newport News, Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Virginia Beach. In all cases, the Student Freedom Pass will expire...
Pharrell launches ‘VIRGINIA’ platform as a creative home and brand
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Pharrell Williams has introduced "VIRGINIA," a creative alias, brand, and community platform rooted in his home state. Williams said the initiative is meant to allow "experimentation, storytelling, and direct connection," spanning music, fashion, design, and community outreach. Pharrell posted...
