Officials want the change to protect agricultural areas in the southern city from development.

A resolution about extending The Tide to the Oceanfront didn’t advance, but light rail might be part of a regional transportation study. Some Virginia Beach officials want it out.

Unpermitted events have been an issue at the resort. Officials say moving up the curfew for unaccompanied minors by an hour to 10 p.m. might help with crowds.

A proposal in the General Assembly could remove local governments’ say on public employee unions’ bargaining rights.

Though relatively rare, the number of honorary street names rose last year. Some want to standardize the process — and avoid controversy and political influence.

The structures are among nearly three dozen that have fallen in recent years because of significant beach erosion.

Hampton Roads Ventures’ 2025 annual report reveals a $15 million investment in two projects in other states, but none in Norfolk.

This November, voters across Virginia will consider a constitutional amendment expanding voting rights. The groundwork was laid more than a decade ago.

Steps remain to codify 10-1 district voting in Virginia Beach’s city charter, but officials said there is opportunity to end years of uncertainty and litigation.

City Council discussed tapping pots of money that are well stocked to support other priorities – as well as a possible per-room fee on short-term rentals.