Cianna Morales
ReporterCianna Morales covers Virginia Beach and general assignments. Previously, she worked as a journalist at The Virginian-Pilot and the Columbia Missourian. She holds a MA in journalism from the University of Missouri.
Reach Cianna at cianna.morales@whro.org.
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The park has been closed since October for roadway improvements, with a brief pause to construction in early April for the Cherry Blossom Festival. -
An accident in May that blocked Sandbridge Road and cut off the oceanfront community for 18 hours galvanized leaders to relook at the stalled roadway project. -
Former residents of the Ridley Place neighborhood have priority for renting apartments in the new Legacy Landing. -
City council was expected to give direction on the future of Rudee Loop this month. -
Police Chief Paul Neudigate said beach crowds have changed from college students to daytrippers, making it difficult to predict large influxes of people. Staffing shortages also add to the challenge of the Oceanfront’s safety. -
The “big, beautiful” bill proposes sweeping cuts to programs, including Medicaid and food assistance. Rep. Jen Kiggans opposed the cuts in a letter, but later voted for them. -
A late May tradition of celebrating strawberries is complicated by changing climates and peak ripeness arriving earlier in the season. -
Constructing the park at the south end of the Oceanfront is estimated to cost $70.5 million, including a $22 million parking garage. -
The $2.78 billion spending plan includes some increased taxes and fees that will hit residents’ wallets in July. -
The city voted on the budget Tuesday, which includes a 0.5% tax increase on dining out. Restaurant owners say it adds another burden to an overtaxed industry.
