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Over 1,600 Volunteers Take Part in the Great Suffolk Cleanup

April 10, 2026April 10, 2026 HRMessenger Staff Community, Great Suffolk Clean Up, Suffolk Va, Suffolk Volunteers, Volunteers

Suffolk, VA. Volunteers across all seven boroughs of Suffolk united for the Great Suffolk Cleanup on March 27 and 28.

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Virginia Beach Builds Emergency Management from Lessons

April 9, 2026April 9, 2026 HRMessenger Staff Emergency management, Hampton Roads, Public Safety, Virginia Beach Va, Weather Preparedness

Virginia Beach Department of Emergency Management continues improving the City’s readiness and resiliency in 2025. Working year-round to ensure that

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Virginia Beach Kempsville Community Celebrates History and Art

April 8, 2026April 8, 2026 HRMessenger Staff events, Kempsville, Kempsville Community, Local Art, Virginia Beach News, Virginia Beach Va

Learn about the history of the area and attend free public art dedication, April 15 and April 18. Local history

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Hampton City Council to Hear Budget Recommendations Preview

April 8, 2026April 8, 2026 HRMessenger Staff Budget 2026, Community Updates, Hampton City Council, Hampton Roads, Hampton Va, Local Government, Virginia News

The City Council will meet for its regular work and legislative sessions on Wednesday at City Hall, which will include

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Virginia Beach Plans Budget Hearings April 15 and 21

April 7, 2026April 7, 2026 HRMessenger Staff Budget 2026, city council, Community News, Local Government, Virginia Beach City Council, Virginia Beach Va

Residents also encouraged to offer budget input through various online methods. The Virginia Beach City Council wants to hear from

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Newport News Honored with National Budget Award

April 3, 2026April 3, 2026 HRMessenger Staff Budget Award, Local Government, National Recognition, Newport News, Public Finance

Newport News, VA — The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) has once again recognized the City of Newport News with its Distinguished Budget Presentation

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Norfolk Notice of Budget Public Hearing April 8

April 3, 2026April 3, 2026 HRMessenger Staff Budget Hearing, City Government, Community News, Norfolk va, Public hearing

Council will meet next for the Budget Public Hearing on Wednesday, April 8th at Granby High School at 6:00pm. Attached please find the Notice

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Norfolk State Recognized for Internship Excellence

April 3, 2026April 3, 2026 HRMessenger Staff internship, Internship Excellence, local news, Norfolk State University, NSU, SCHEV, State Council of Higher Education of Virginia

Norfolk State University has been named a 2026 Top Virginia Employer for Internship Excellence by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV). This