Hampton creates towing board after requests to raise tow fees
Hampton is creating a board to review the city’s towing rates and practices as towing companies have asked to be able to charge more money per tow.
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Hampton selects new city attorney after months-long search
Hampton City Council has selected Courtney Sydnor from Loudoun County as its new city attorney — wrapping up a roughly eight-month-long search.
Hampton officials push to restore Fort Wool, open the historic island to the public
Hampton City Council is urging the state to restore Fort Wool to how it was before it became a temporary site for a seabird colony. The city wants to again,...
Towing fees in Newport News just got more expensive
Newport News has increased the amount towing companies can charge vehicle owners, from $120 to $175 for light vehicles, and from $175 to $225 for mid-size vehicles.
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Hampton tweaks short-term rental rules that will take effect next month
Hampton City Council voted to create a new use called a “homestay rental” that only applies to residents who remain in their homes while renting a single room. They also...
Ferry service could reconnect the Peninsula and Norfolk; locations eyed in Newport News, Hampton
Hampton Roads Transit is exploring options to bring back ferry service to transport passengers between the Peninsula and Norfolk and has identified four potential site locations in Hampton and Newport News.
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Virginia Peninsula Foodbank names new CEO
Robert “Bob” Latvis Jr. took over as CEO of Virginia Peninsula Foodbank on Monday, following a monthslong search process. He is replacing Karen Joyner, who is retiring this week after serving...
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Buckroe coffee shop that went viral after bank vault discovery opens for business
Buckroe Coffee Co, a coffee shop that became a viral sensation after its owners discovered a locked vault hidden within its walls, is finally open for service.
United Way of the Virginia Peninsula selects new CEO
United Way of the Virginia Peninsula announced this week that it has selected Charvalla West to be its permanent new Chief Executive Officer.
Newport News commission supports allowing residents to build accessory dwelling units
Newport News' Planning Commission unanimously recommended allowing accessory dwelling units in all zoning districts where single-family dwellings are permitted. Accessory dwelling units are small, independent dwellings with their own living,...