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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.
The Pungo Strawberry Festival was last held in 2019 and attended by about 100,000 people, festival chair Todd Jones said. "We haven’t thrown in the towel, we just want to come up with some new creative ideas."
A bill requiring a special election to be held to fill a City Council vacancy would be a logistical nightmare, according to a member of the city's electoral board.
As a pro-fighter, Antwain Britt took down some of the world's toughest opponents. Now, he's embracing his love of desserts with his growing Juggernaut Cookie Co.
Officer Ryan Borman, who first made headlines three years ago when he landed a kickflip in an Oceanfront parking lot, continues to inspire local skateboarders.
A bill moving through the General Assembly would replace Virginia Beach's current process of appointing interim City Council members when a vacancy occurs and instead require special elections.
Sen. Lynwood Lewis, a Democrat who represents the 6th Senate District, introduced a bill at the General Assembly this year that would essentially prevent a locality from restricting certain aspects of short-term rental properties managed by a Virginia realtor.
In a close 6-5 vote, the City Council decided to move forward with public input on the new district voting process, which could cost more than $300,000.