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City leaders say it gives them tools to address “disruptive” behavior. Opponents say it criminalizes homelessness.

City Council plans to revisit conversations on improving rental quality later this year.

“We want to make it as safe as possible — not only for the congregation members, but the visitors to the church as well,” said Deacon Nat Brown.

“It’s lonely out there. For them to receive a text from our staff checking in on them is a lifeline,” said Human Services Director Wendy Evans.

The city is planning a June opening for the Downtown Suffolk Library.

The city is contacting large property owners to say that council doesn’t support using them as immigration processing facilities.

AI tools are helping decrease food waste for grocery stores, but it also means fewer donations of fresh produce to pantries.

“That acreage represents not only land, but long-term production capacity, economic opportunity and environmental stewardship,” Agricultural Specialist Julia Hillegass said.

Hughes was with Suffolk for two decades before becoming interim city manager last year.

William & Mary "puzzled and saddened" by Department of Defense announcement.