Busy VB weekend: Neptune Festival, Boardwalk fun, and the annual parade, attracting 400,000 2) Seatack Community Gospel Extravaganza to raise funds for improvements to Seatack Park, 3) FILFEST at Mt Trashmore- a very popular 2 day festival celebrating Filipino arts and culture.
There’s still time to speak up on whether or not you think City Council should move forward with adding a referendum to the November 2025 ballot regarding our election system. If you are feeling confused on this complex topic, read more at https://t.co/VDf6tfbJ7v.
Sheriff Rocky Holcomb had a great time hosting a jail tour and lunch for VBSO Community Ambassador Travis Thereault and his Mom, Martha, Tuesday. Thanks Travis & Martha for caring enough about the VB community to visit and learn more about how the VB Correctional Center is run.
Traffic alert: VDOT will be closing the Laskin Road/ Virginia Beach Boulevard on ramp to I-264 west beginning this evening, March 11 - March 13 between 7 p.m. and 5 a.m.
Detours will be in place and drivers are advised to use alternate routes.
A @FirstColonialHS Government class made reusable shopping bags today thanks to the great teachers, volunteers and Principal! Glad to participate and support @LRNow and these promising students. Maybe someday I will work there?
There will be road closures & additional traffic at the Oceanfront, North End & sections of Shore Dr., General Booth Blvd. & Birdneck Rd. for Shamrock Marathon, March 15-16. Use the Waze app for up-to-date road conditions & help navigating the city. More: https://t.co/XhjjNiruiH
For Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, we’re spotlighting how residents with disabilities are contributing to our community. Meet David and read more about his journey to finding the right job and living his best life: https://t.co/enWY6lorjS.
"Human Nature,” an exhibit by VB-based artist Melissa Schappell is on view now through 6/22 at the Sandler Center, whenever the box office is open & for ticketholders during events. For more info about the exhibit & the opening reception on 3/24, visit https://t.co/pFv40H4kPm.
In anticipation of inclement weather, the outdoor memorial, located at the Fourth Precinct for our fallen officers, will be temporarily dismantled. When conditions permit, the memorial will be restored and will remain in place until March 11, 2025.
Community Engagement Capt. Karen “KJ” Johnson was a hit at our recent Lunch with a Deputy at Kempsville Meadows Elementary School! Thanks to KMES for having us! 🍎 🥪
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Be a cool cat and brush the snow off your vehicles before hitting the road! Take a few minutes to ensure you have a clear view from the driver’s seat and you won’t send snow chunks into others on the road.
Due to impacts from Winter Storm Kingston, most City facilities & offices will be closed Feb. 21, except:
* Virginia Aquarium opens at 9 a.m., 2/21
* Sandler Center will hold its 8 p.m. show, “Annie,” 2/21
Trash collection will remain suspended Feb. 21. https://t.co/rbPqPE6YmX
Due to Winter Storm Kingston, VB facilities & offices will be closed 2/20.
Trash collection 2/19 will be completed on 2/22. Trash & Recycling services for 2/20 will be collected on 2/22. Trash & Recycling services for 2/21 will be collected 2/24. More: https://t.co/rbPqPE6YmX
⚠️ Keep Off the Ice ⚠️
For your safety, please stay off frozen ponds, lakes, and other bodies of water. Winter weather can cause ice to become dangerously thin and unstable, no matter how frozen it may appear.
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Thank you to @CityofVaBeach City Council for the resolution recognizing retired Deputy Chief John Bell during #BlackHistoryMonth2025! Thanks to Chief Bell for breaking barriers for @VBPD!
Winter Storm Warning in effect from 10 a.m. Wednesday to 6 p.m. Thursday.
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Stay ahead for emergency preparedness info and tips, visit https://t.co/7WZg8gnnqn.
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