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Stacy Parker

Stacy Parker covers Virginia Beach government, tourism and development. She’s a Virginia Beach native and a University of Maryland graduate who began her career in journalism as a teen correspondent for The Pilot years ago.

A total of $1.9 million is needed for all of the structural repairs to buildings on the golf course property, and it will cost an additional $5.7 million to bring all 11 lakes up to standard.

City Politics |
A prized golf course in Virginia Beach has fallen into disrepair. It needs millions of dollars of work.

July 29, 2024 at 10:09 a.m.

A total of $1.9 million is needed for all of the structural repairs to buildings on the golf course property, and it will cost an additional $5.7 million to bring...

Charles "Chuck" Rigney was hired by the city in March 2023, and had been director of economic development since February.

City Politics |
Virginia Beach’s economic development director has resigned

July 27, 2024 at 11:31 a.m.

Charles "Chuck" Rigney was hired by the city in March 2023, and had been director of economic development since February.

Pharrell Williams' popular festival Something in the Water will be held October 11-13, coinciding with the release of the Lego movie about Williams' life.

Entertainment |
Something in the Water’s October dates set; Pharrell’s Lego movie to premiere

July 25, 2024 at 4:52 p.m.

Pharrell Williams' popular festival Something in the Water will be held October 11-13, coinciding with the release of the Lego movie about Williams' life.

A swimming advisory has been issued for the Oceanfront area in Virginia Beach from 22nd Street to 37th Street after bacteria levels did not meet state water quality standards.

Environment |
Swimming prohibited in prominent part of Virginia Beach Oceanfront due to bacteria

July 24, 2024 at 4:59 p.m.

A swimming advisory has been issued for the Oceanfront area in Virginia Beach from 22nd Street to 37th Street after bacteria levels did not meet state water quality standards.

Virginia Beach is putting feelers out to see if current property owners — particularly nonprofit and religious organizations — have an interest in building affordable housing on land they own.

City Politics |
Virginia Beach needs more affordable housing. Could nonprofits and churches help build it?

July 24, 2024 at 8:10 a.m.

Virginia Beach is putting feelers out to see if current property owners — particularly nonprofit and religious organizations — have an interest in building affordable housing on land they own.

Virginia Beach city leaders have agreed to stop exploring the option of turning over the Virginia Aquarium to a private entity for now, according to Vice Mayor Rosemary Wilson.

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Virginia Beach leaders push pause on private operation of aquarium — for now

July 17, 2024 at 6:43 p.m.

Virginia Beach city leaders have agreed to stop exploring the option of turning over the Virginia Aquarium to a private entity for now, according to Vice Mayor Rosemary Wilson.

Improvements to Winston Salem Avenue will make the corridor more accessible, safer and attractive, according to the city.

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Transportation |
$18 million, long-awaited road construction project begins along Rudee Inlet

July 18, 2024 at 3:00 p.m.

Improvements to Winston Salem Avenue will make the corridor more accessible, safer and attractive, according to the city.

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City Politics |
A prized golf course in Virginia Beach has fallen into disrepair. It needs millions of dollars of work.

City Politics |
Virginia Beach’s economic development director has resigned

Entertainment |
Something in the Water’s October dates set; Pharrell’s Lego movie to premiere

Environment |
Swimming prohibited in prominent part of Virginia Beach Oceanfront due to bacteria

City Politics |
Virginia Beach needs more affordable housing. Could nonprofits and churches help build it?

City Politics |
Virginia Beach leaders push pause on private operation of aquarium — for now

SUBSCRIBER ONLY

Transportation |
$18 million, long-awaited road construction project begins along Rudee Inlet

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Local News |
Old Beach Farmers Market will relocate in Virginia Beach

City Politics |
Hampton Roads tax rates: Several cities have changes that took effect in July

City Politics |
Virginia Beach raises utility fees in July