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Virginia Beach Bow Creek Stormwater Park Update Protects Neighborhoods

December 23, 2025 HRMessenger Staff City of Virginia Beach, Flood Protection, housing, Neighborhoods, Protecting Neighborhoods, Virginia Beach, Virginia Beach Va

Phase II is being designed with additional stormwater storage and park amenities. For decades, the Windsor Woods, Princess Anne Plaza and

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Virginia Beach Housing Matters Reduce Homelessness

December 18, 2025December 18, 2025 HRMessenger Staff Affordable Housing, City of Virginia Beach, Helpful hints, Homelessness, housing, Virginia Beach, Virginia Beach Va

Proactive and permanent housing strategies helped prevent and end homelessness for over 470 households last year. At its core, homelessness

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Virginia Beach Residents Urged to Prevent Frozen Pipe Costs

December 15, 2025December 15, 2025 HRMessenger Staff City of Virginia Beach, Virginia Beach, Virginia Beach Public Utilities, Virginia Beach Va, Virginia residents, Water Pipes

Virginia Beach Public Utilities urges homeowners to protect their water pipes against freezing temperatures. Following these simple tips could prevent

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Protecting Tap Water: Progress Identifying Service Line Materials

December 11, 2025December 11, 2025 HRMessenger Staff City of Virginia Beach, Tap water, Virginia Beach, Virginia Beach Va, Water

No lead lines have been found, and Public Utilities expects to complete the inventory by the end of 2027. Virginia

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The Ripple Effect: Moving Flood Protection Forward

November 30, 2025November 30, 2025 HRMessenger Staff City of Virginia Beach, Flood, Flood Protection, Flood Protection Program, The Ripple Effect, Virginia Beach, Virginia Beach Va

Windsor Woods, Princess Anne Plaza and The Lakes Mega Bundle reach a milestone. Virginia Beach City Council received an update on Nov.

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Explore Virginia Beach Winter Fun with Parks Activity Guide

November 28, 2025November 28, 2025 HRMessenger Staff City of Virginia Beach, Virginia Beach, Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation, Virginia Beach Va

The online go-to source lists VBPR programs, events and activities for December through February. Winter may be approaching, but the

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City of Virginia Beach Thanksgiving Operating Schedule

November 21, 2025 HRMessenger Staff City of Virginia Beach, thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Holiday, Virginia Beach, Virginia Beach Va

Thursday solid waste and recycling collection will occur Saturday, Nov. 29. Friday collections remain unchanged. In observance of Thanksgiving, Thursday,

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Learn Ways to Support Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week

November 16, 2025November 16, 2025 HRMessenger Staff Awareness Week, City of Virginia Beach, Homelessness, Virginia Beach, Virginia Beach Va

Connect with support resources and opportunities to join the community effort to help people in need in Virginia Beach. On

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Veterans in Business: Veteran Entrepreneurs Gather at HIVE

November 12, 2025November 12, 2025 HRMessenger Staff City of Virginia Beach, entrepreneur, Entrepreneurship, Event, Veterans, Virginia Beach, Virginia Beach event, Virginia Beach Va

Veterans can gain actionable insights to support their journey from service to startups at free event on Nov. 20. The HIVE and

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City of Virginia Beach Veterans Day Operating Schedule

November 4, 2025November 4, 2025 HRMessenger Staff City of Virginia Beach, Veterans, Veterans day, Virginia Beach, Virginia Beach Va

Tuesday solid waste and recycling collection remains unchanged. The following Virginia Beach facilities will be closed Tuesday, Nov. 11, in observance of