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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.

Mayor Bobby Dyer recommended that in order for the festival organizers to rebuild trust, they should commit to a long-term partnership, and that the city must take a more proactive role in the decision-making.

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Virginia Beach leaders ‘blindsided’ by Something in the Water cancellation, want more proactive role in future

September 17, 2024 at 6:26 p.m.

Mayor Bobby Dyer recommended that in order for the festival organizers to rebuild trust, they should commit to a long-term partnership, and that the city must take a more proactive...

Virginia Beach Parks and Landscape Services Division is asking residents to report problems at city parks by filling out a service request and include a photograph through an online form.

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After rash of vandalism in Virginia Beach parks, citizens asked to report issues

September 16, 2024 at 2:52 p.m.

Virginia Beach Parks and Landscape Services Division is asking residents to report problems at city parks by filling out a service request and include a photograph through an online form.

Virginia Beach recently awarded a design contract for Rudee Loop park to Dills Architects. Firm representatives talked about their approach to the project at the City Council meeting Tuesday, but several council members questioned the overall cost.

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Rudee Loop park design kicks off; Virginia Beach councilman decries ‘$60 million pet project’

September 11, 2024 at 6:09 p.m.

Virginia Beach recently awarded a design contract for Rudee Loop park to Dills Architects. Firm representatives talked about their approach to the project at the City Council meeting Tuesday, but...

Virginia Beach is the largest producer of strawberries in the commonwealth. But a disease that has contaminated strawberries elsewhere in the county and Canada could drastically reduce the local harvest next year if it makes its way to Hampton Roads farms.

Environment |
Strawberry disease could threaten Hampton Roads’ spring harvest

September 7, 2024 at 3:02 p.m.

Virginia Beach is the largest producer of strawberries in the commonwealth. But a disease that has contaminated strawberries elsewhere in the county and Canada could drastically reduce the local harvest...

R.K. Kowalewitch and Donald Edwards petitioned the Supreme Court of Virginia to force the Virginia Beach Voter Registrar and Electoral Board to remove mayor Robert "Bobby" Dyer and council member Sabrina Wooten Dyer from the ballot.

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Virginia Beach mayoral candidate challenges eligibility of 2 opponents, including Mayor Dyer

September 4, 2024 at 6:14 p.m.

R.K. Kowalewitch and Donald Edwards petitioned the Supreme Court of Virginia to force the Virginia Beach Voter Registrar and Electoral Board to remove mayor Robert "Bobby" Dyer and council member...

The review comes on the heels of an intense meeting last week when Virginia Aquarium Foundation President Dan Peterson addressed the council for the first time about the group's desire to partner with the city on the facility's future.

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Virginia Aquarium audit reveals $3.7 million shortfall in fiscal year 2024

September 4, 2024 at 9:28 a.m.

The review comes on the heels of an intense meeting last week when Virginia Aquarium Foundation President Dan Peterson addressed the council for the first time about the group's desire...

A new generation of Virginia Beach farmers faced with rising operational costs are rethinking their goals and changing their business models. Many are trying new on-farm experiences including markets, farm-to-table events, educational field trips and u-pick options.

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For new generation of Virginia Beach farmers, it’s adapt or wither

September 1, 2024 at 10:13 a.m.

A new generation of Virginia Beach farmers faced with rising operational costs are rethinking their goals and changing their business models. Many are trying new on-farm experiences including markets, farm-to-table...

Wave technology from Spain-based Wavegarden will be installed this fall, and by the end of this year, the surf lagoon structure will completed. The surf park is scheduled to open in May 2025.

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Virginia Beach’s Atlantic Park celebrates wave lagoon milestone; surf park, entertainment venue set for May opening

September 4, 2024 at 2:32 p.m.

Wave technology from Spain-based Wavegarden will be installed this fall, and by the end of this year, the surf lagoon structure will completed. The surf park is scheduled to open in...

Three municipal buildings are undergoing renovations following the May 31, 2019 mass shooting. Inflation, supply chain impacts, unforeseen circumstances and scope of work changes have increased the cost of the project by 10%.

City Politics |
Cost of Virginia Beach Municipal Center renovations up by $8 million

September 2, 2024 at 1:43 p.m.

Three municipal buildings are undergoing renovations following the May 31, 2019 mass shooting. Inflation, supply chain impacts, unforeseen circumstances and scope of work changes have increased the cost of the...

"I don’t know if a third party operator is viable or not. I don’t know if the foundation could take on more of an operating role," Dan Peterson, chair of the Virginia Aquarium Foundation, "We need to assess all of these different factors, and we need to assess all of these different business models so that we can come back to council."

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Aquarium foundation wants to collaborate with Virginia Beach, pause search for private operator

August 27, 2024 at 7:04 p.m.

"I don’t know if a third party operator is viable or not. I don’t know if the foundation could take on more of an operating role," Dan Peterson, chair of...

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