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Virginia Beach apartment fire leaves 21 people without homes just days before Christmas
17+ hour, 22+ min ago VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. " Twenty-one Virginia Beach residents are without homes just days before Christmas after a fire broke out at the Palms Apartments Friday night. The fire started around 5 p.m. Friday in one of the second-floor apartments at 3600 Malibu Palms Drive,…...
Level Green Park in Virginia Beach gets a level up of amenities after redevelopment
1+ day, 4+ hour ago VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. " Level Green Park in Virginia Beach has reopened after more than a year of renovations, bringing long-awaited upgrades to a neighborhood park residents say had been overlooked for years. The park, which closed in 2024 for redevelopment, now…...
Virginia reports decrease in homicides in '24, but significant increase in hate crimes
1+ day, 7+ hour ago Homicides were down in Virginia in 2024, but hate crimes " particularly against religious groups " rose sharply, according to a new report from Virginia State Police. Homicides were down in Virginia in 2024, but hate crimes " particularly against religious groups " rose sharply, according…...
Virginia Beach could get new VA medical center after congressional approval
1+ day, 9+ hour ago VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. " Thousands of veterans in Hampton Roads could soon have another option for health care, after a key congressional committee approved funding for a new Department of Veterans Affairs medical center in Virginia Beach. The House Veterans Affairs…...
Virginia Beach Jewish community gathers for Hanukkah, sending a message of unity after Australia attack
1+ day, 21+ hour ago VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. " Candles flickered against the December sky Thursday night at the Marriott Virginia Beach Oceanfront as members of the Jewish community gathered to celebrate Hanukkah and deliver what they described as a message of unity and resilience. The…...
Five men sentenced to 210 years total for Virginia Beach gang-related killing
5+ day, 15+ hour ago VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. " Five men have been convicted and sentenced for their roles in a gang-related shooting that killed 18-year-old Damion Julio Rodriguez-Kirkland in June 2021. The Virginia Beach Commonwealth's Attorney says the five men were members of criminal street gang…...
Virginia Beach Fire Department warns residents about holiday candle safety
1+ week, 23+ hour ago VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. " As temperatures drop and holiday gatherings begin, Virginia Beach Fire Department officials are urging residents to practice candle safety to prevent house fires during the festive season. Holiday candles create perfect ambiance for families throughout Virginia Beach…...
Checkered Flag opens new 'Destination Porsche dealership in Virginia Beach
1+ week, 1+ day ago VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. " A new dealership center for the Porsche luxury car brand has been opened in Virginia Beach by local group Checkered Flag. Dubbed the Destination Porsche Center, the new location boasts an expansive nine-car showroom, 15 service bays, a…...
Virginia Beach copper theft causes outages, over $1M in damages to Verizon
1+ week, 2+ day ago Over $1 million in losses have been reported as dozens of pieces of equipment that provide internet and telephone services to people in Virginia Beach were damaged or destroyed, according to court records. Police records indicate people are trying to steal…...
Holiday pet adoptions surge but returns follow at Virginia Beach SPCA
1+ week, 2+ day ago VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. " he Virginia Beach SPCA is seeing high enthusiasm for holiday pet adoptions, but staff warn families to carefully consider their readiness before bringing home a furry friend. Jennifer Fly, Director of Shelter Operations at the Virginia Beach…...