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July 15, 2026 at 12:48 AM
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Virginia Beach's recent service-line inventory revealed a stunning zero lead pipes found, ensuring safe drinking water for all residents!

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Public Utilities reports completed service-line inventory; '0 lead pipes were found,' director says
Bob Montague said a citywide service-line inventory of about 135,000 connections, using desktop records and roughly 10,000 vacuum excavations, is complete. He told council the city found zero lead service lines and zero galvanized lines requiring replacement and is in full compliance with the 2021 Lead and Copper Rule revision.
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September 27, 2026 at 1:58 AM
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Virginia Beach is making significant strides in its $1.5 billion flood protection program, with eight projects underway and nearly $200 million already spent!

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Virginia Beach officials report steady progress on $1.5 billion flood‑protection program
City oversight board and Jacobs Engineering told council the flood‑protection bond program has advanced multiple projects into construction, reached nearly $200 million in expenditures, and currently carries an estimate of about $1.5 billion; staff said the city has secured $73 million in grants and will seek another $44 million.
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June 26, 2026 at 6:26 AM
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Virginia Beach just secured a $5 million boost for the Atlantic Park development, with no local matching funds required!

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Council accepts $5 million Commonwealth pass-through for Atlantic Park development
Council read and approved a consent ordinance that accepts $5,000,000 in pass-through Commonwealth funding to the City of Virginia Beach Development Authority to support Atlantic Park and directs the city manager to enter a memorandum of understanding with the secretary of commerce and trade.
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September 5, 2026 at 2:45 AM
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A Virginia Beach council member is questioning whether automated license-plate cameras are crossing the line from traffic safety to privacy invasion.

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Council member asks for briefing on Flock automated cameras and privacy
A council member asked staff to prepare a draft report and briefing on the city's use of automated license-plate (Flock) cameras, saying the systems may be exceeding traffic-safety functions and raising privacy concerns; staff said they will prepare a draft and can schedule a briefing.
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September 5, 2026 at 2:26 AM
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A major redevelopment plan is in the works to transform the Virginia Pilot Association's aging facility into a state-of-the-art operations hub that promises enhanced safety for Port of Virginia traffic!

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Commission recommends redevelopment permit for Virginia Pilot Association facility
The Planning Commission recommended approval of conditional use permits to replace the Virginia Pilot Association’s aging facilities with a 14,625 sq ft operations and dormitory building serving pilots and Port of Virginia traffic safety functions.
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August 12, 2026 at 9:40 PM
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Virginia Beach's Planning Commission just voted unanimously to shrink the short-term rental overlay, but public outcry over property rights and investment concerns is heating up the debate!

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Planning commission backs smaller reduction to oceanfront short‑term rental overlay after public pushback
The Virginia Beach Planning Commission voted 11–0 to recommend an ordinance change that would shrink the Oceanfront Resort short‑term rental overlay, adopting the smaller “Alternative A” map after months of outreach and public comment.
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August 12, 2026 at 9:38 PM
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Virginia Beach is weighing new regulations for data centers, debating everything from energy caps to noise limits as they seek to balance growth and community impact.

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Planning staff briefs commission on data‑center policy options as jurisdictions weigh moratoria and standards
Staff told the Planning Commission that data centers range from small municipal server rooms to hyperscalers and proposed tools — conditional use permitting, caps on megawatts, noise studies, closed‑loop cooling and technology overlay zones — while commissioners discussed moratoria and site visits.
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August 12, 2026 at 9:37 PM
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Orca AI Defense is making waves in maritime technology by setting up local operations and hiring in Virginia Beach – find out how they're revolutionizing collision avoidance for warships!

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BBDA approves incubator sublease to Orca AI Defense; company plans local hiring
The board approved a private‑office sublease in the international incubator to Orca AI Defense, a U.S. subsidiary of Orca AI, which staff said is pursuing local operations, short‑term storage of hardware and a local business‑development hire.
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August 12, 2026 at 8:28 AM
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Virginia Beach is set for a major boost as Global Links invests $65 million to build an 85,000-square-foot facility on newly acquired land!

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BBDA approves sale of 9‑acre Corporate Landing parcel to Global Links at $200,000 per acre
The board approved the sale of about 9 acres in Corporate Landing to Global Links at $200,000 per acre for an 85,000‑square‑foot collocation facility; staff said the company plans about $65 million in investment and local jobs tied to the project.
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August 12, 2026 at 8:27 AM
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Emily Archer's first report as permanent economic development director reveals a staggering $107 million in capital investment and hundreds of jobs created—discover how these incentives are transforming our community!

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Economic development director presents annual report citing $107M in capital investment, about 807 jobs retained
Emily Archer presented the BBDA annual report to council (reporting July–June), noting EDIP grants just over $2.2 million tied to roughly $107 million in capital investment and reporting job retention and creation figures; Archer was recognized as the permanent economic development director.
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August 12, 2026 at 8:29 AM
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A poignant ceremony at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial honored the 363 fallen heroes added in 2026, reminding us all of the ultimate sacrifice made by those who protect our communities.

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363 names read at National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington
Speakers at a remembrance ceremony at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial read 363 names added in 2026 and offered remarks honoring the service and sacrifice of law enforcement officers; speakers also thanked families of the fallen and urged continued recognition.
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July 21, 2026 at 7:37 PM
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GOAL! 49' — Asheville City. Asheville City 1–0 Virginia Beach City. USL League Two

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July 15, 2026 at 12:15 AM
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GOAL! 49' — A. Bilow scores for Asheville City. Asheville City 1–0 Virginia Beach City. USL League Two

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July 15, 2026 at 12:33 AM
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The Planning Commission has approved a new, shorter Beach Tower design that promises 130 independent living units while addressing community concerns about safety and construction noise.

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Planning commission backs taller-to-shorter revision for Beach Tower, approves 33rd Half Street closure
Commissioners recommended approval for a revised Beach Tower: a shorter, 85‑foot independent living project that includes 130 units with 10 deeply affordable units and a reconfigured alley closure; neighbors asked for pedestrian crossings and commitments on pile‑driving mitigation.
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July 10, 2026 at 6:25 PM
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Virginia Beach's Planning Commission has hit pause on a critical decision regarding short-term rentals, while taking steps to protect public parking from STR expansion.

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Virginia Beach planning panel defers STR map, approves parking ban for oceanfront short-term rentals
The Planning Commission debated a revised Oceanfront short-term rental overlay map and deferred boundary decisions for further public outreach; it approved an ordinance amendment banning STRs from using city-owned parking garages to meet minimum parking requirements.
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July 10, 2026 at 5:29 PM
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Virginia Beach is gearing up for retail cannabis sales set to launch in July 2027, but local zoning rules and taxes are still up for debate!

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Virginia Beach staff lays out zoning, taxes and timeline to implement new state cannabis law
Deputy City Manager Amanda Jarrett and zoning administrator Hannah Sabo told council that retail cannabis sales authorized by the state will begin July 2027, outlined licensing categories, proposed local zoning rules (conditional use in business districts, by‑right in industrial/agricultural zones), and said the city is considering a 3.5% local tax rate.
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July 10, 2026 at 5:15 PM
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A fierce debate is brewing in Virginia Beach over the proposed sale of the National Golf Course, as residents demand transparency and independent studies before a potential vote on a plan that promises new housing and childcare but raises significant concerns.

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Large turnout presses council over sale and redevelopment plan for Virginia Beach National Golf Course
At a packed hearing residents urged delay and an independent fiscal and environmental review before voting on a proposed sale that would keep a public golf course but add 659 housing units and private investment; developer Dragas Companies and partners say the plan restores the course and adds childcare and attainable housing.
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July 10, 2026 at 5:01 PM
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The Shell Lake pump station design has been reimagined to protect our coastal dunes, thanks to community input and a smart routing analysis!

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Council member says Shell Lake pump station will be rerouted to spare coastal dune
A council member reported that an independent routing analysis and neighborhood engagement led staff to move Shell Lake pump station access onto an existing road rather than building across a coastal primary sand dune, a change described as cheaper, faster and less impactful to the environment and nearby residents.
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June 26, 2026 at 3:25 PM
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The City of Virginia Beach is gearing up for crucial planning meetings this July, featuring hot-button issues like a controversial 52-unit condo development and new state-mandated zoning changes.

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City staff preview July planning and zoning items, including Shore Drive rezoning and state‑driven ordinance changes
City planning staff briefed council on numerous July agenda items: conditional rezonings and CUPs (including a 52‑unit Shore Drive proposal that drew letters of opposition), several short‑term rental CUPs concentrated in District 6, and zoning‑ordinance amendments required by 2026 state bills (solar, temporary wireless facilities, parking reductions, R2.5 standards, and nonconforming mobile‑home rules).
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June 26, 2026 at 10:55 AM
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Virginia Beach's marketing strategy is making waves with a $13 million budget and the 'Happiness is' campaign, racking up over 341 million impressions and a brand new website with 8.4 million views!

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Visit Virginia Beach reports strong FY26 marketing reach, $13 million advertising fund and targeted surge campaign
The city’s CVB told council its FY26 advertising program (about $13 million) and the 'Happiness is' campaign delivered hundreds of millions of impressions, the new destination website recorded over 8.4 million page views, and a surge campaign was deployed after April oceanfront incidents to shore up visitor confidence.
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June 26, 2026 at 8:13 AM
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Virginia Beach's flood prevention projects are advancing rapidly, with over $200 million spent and $73 million in grants secured, but rising costs are reshaping the budget landscape.

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Oversight board reports steady progress on Virginia Beach flood-prevention bond as costs climb
The Flood Prevention Bond Referendum Oversight Board told the council its second-quarter update shows multiple projects moving into advanced design and construction, $73 million in awarded grants, and near-term grant applications — even as speakers said inflation has pushed earlier estimates well higher than the original $567 million figure.
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June 26, 2026 at 4:17 AM
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Residents are raising alarms over the removal of 5,214 trees at Pleasure House Point, sparking a federal lawsuit and questions about parkland conversion.

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Residents object to tree removal at Pleasure House Point; federal lawsuit and parkland conversion claims raise legal questions
Longtime residents and civic groups sharply criticized the city's restoration work at Pleasure House Point, alleging excessive tree removal, questioning whether credits could have been purchased elsewhere, and noting a federal APA lawsuit and potential Virginia parkland conversion issues.
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June 16, 2026 at 5:20 AM
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Virginia Beach officials have completed the ambitious Pleasure House Point wetlands restoration, paving the way for critical flood-protection credits while addressing community concerns.

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Virginia Beach officials defend Pleasure House Point restoration and mitigation‑bank decision
City officials presented a status update on the Pleasure House Point wetlands restoration, saying the completed planting yields initial mitigation credits needed for other flood‑protection projects, while acknowledging community concern over tree removals and ongoing monitoring requirements.
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June 16, 2026 at 5:17 AM
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Virginia Beach is gearing up for a transformative 10- and 25-year master plan that combines a vibrant sports-tourism complex with industrial development, but commissioners are demanding clarity on zoning and farmland protections.

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Virginia Beach draft ITA plan pairs sports-tournament complex with phased light-industrial development; commissioners press for farmland, zoning and cost detail
City staff presented a conceptual 10- and 25-year plan for the ITA area that would add an 11-field tournament complex, a championship stadium, hotels and phased light-industrial "flex" space; commissioners asked for clearer zoning definitions, more rigorous cost estimates and protections for farmland before moving forward.
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June 12, 2026 at 11:51 PM