Structural integrity issues with the aquarium’s seal, shark and turtle tanks first came to light more than two years ago.

Gary Duschl displays his world record gum wrapper chain at his home in Virginia Beach, Virginia, on March 11, 2025. Duschl has worked on the chain for 60 years, and it is over 122,000 feet long.

The BVPD facial recognition program is designed to bolster investigative capacity while enforcing strict accountability and ...

VIRGINIA BEACH — Every year at the State of the City event, Mayor Bobby Dyer highlights the accomplishments of the city’s public safety personnel. “This year, sadly, is different,” the ...

In New York City, state Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani pulled off an upset in the Democratic primary for mayor, defeating former Gov. Andrew Cuomo.— One of the things that probably worked against Cuomo ...

Virginia Beach’s Summer Carnival, which has been held annually for more than 30 years, was abruptly cancelled this year three days into the festivities due to “unanticipated city staffing gaps." ...

Surf City Church has been fighting to keep its doors open since the California Pacific Conference of the United Methodist Church sued for possession of the local congregation's property in 2022.

On Nov. 5, Virginia Beach voters will elect five city council members. Districts 1, 3, 5 and 7 are up for grabs. There’s also a special election in District 8, as council member Chris Taylor ...

Virginia A city’s ‘no cursing’ signs are being sold. People have spent thousands. The signs hung in Virginia Beach for decades, reminding visitors and locals alike of the family-friendly ...

After humble beginnings as a fall seafood festival in 1974, the Neptune Festival is marking a half-century celebrating Virginia Beach and its unique location as a city by the sea.

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — After Something in the Water organizers missed deadlines to announce performers and ticket sales for what was supposed to be an April festival, the city of Virginia ...

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — The most crowded race for mayor in the seven cities of Hampton Roads this year is in the city of Virginia Beach. Five people are running to be mayor of the most populated ...