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As the Filipino population grew in Hampton Roads, community groups looked for a place to gather and celebrate their culture. On June 24, 2000, the Philippine Cultural Center opened in Virginia Beach.

Solar farms in Suffolk now have to place certain equipment farther away from residential property lines and better control sound.

Bridge tunnel expansion work is expected to be completed within two years.

The park has been closed since October for roadway improvements, with a brief pause to construction in early April for the Cherry Blossom Festival.

City Council wants to get more feedback before taking action on an ordinance that advocates say would criminalize homelessness.

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.

The 400-year-old historic site faces more frequent flooding and ground inundation that is washing away some history.

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.