Local Government

Congresswoman Jen Kiggans announced on September 4-5 new bipartisan legislation targeting rising health care premiums for Virginians.

On Saturday, September 6, Norfolk will see increased activity as several major sporting events take place in the city.

Congresswoman Jen Kiggans used her social media platform on September 3 and September 4 to spotlight both local shipbuilding workers supporting the Navy and to announce opportunities for students through…

Norfolk Festevents, Ltd. and Sail250 Virginia have announced that historian Nathaniel Philbrick will open the Sail250 Virginia Speaker Series.

Congresswoman Jen Kiggans shared updates on aerospace developments and constituent engagement via posts dated September 3, highlighting local industry partnerships and outreach efforts.

Congresswoman Jen Kiggans posted on social media about Labor Day celebrations and commemorated World War II’s end on its anniversary.

All Virginia Beach government administrative offices will be closed on Monday, Sept. 1, in observance of the Labor Day holiday.

All administrative offices for the City of Virginia Beach will be closed on Monday, September 1, in observance of Labor Day.

A section of Elbow Road in Virginia Beach will be closed for paving as part of the ongoing Elbow Road Extended Phase II-B & II-C Project.

A water valve replacement project will lead to the closure of North Landing Road between Princess Anne Road and George Mason Drive, as well as the southeast-bound lane of Princess…

The City of Virginia Beach has announced changes to its operating schedule for Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 1.

A planned water line shutdown near the Municipal Center caused a temporary water outage affecting about 1,000 residents in neighborhoods including West Neck, Courthouse Estates, and the Princess Anne to…

All ferry operations on the Elizabeth River have resumed regular service as of 10:30 a.m. Passengers are now able to board at the usual ferry docks.

The Virginia Beach Human Rights Commission (VBHRC) has opened the nomination period for its 30th Annual Human Rights Awards.

Congresswoman Jen Kiggans posted several updates on August 29 regarding education legislation inspired by her sister, space industry developments at NASA Wallops Flight Facility, and women’s leadership initiatives across Virginia.

Congresswoman Jen Kiggans addressed constituents through social media posts on August 27-28, commenting on the Minneapolis school shooting and discussing energy policy and local industry visits.

The City of Chesapeake is moving to fill a vacancy on its City Council following the death of Vice Mayor John de Triquet on August 22, 2025.

Congresswoman Jen Kiggans used social media on August 26 to update constituents about her newsletter outreach, advocacy for working dogs as chair of the Working Dog Caucus, and efforts addressing…

Congresswoman Jen Kiggans used her social media accounts on August 25 and August 26, 2025 to inform constituents about available federal assistance through her office, discuss legislative efforts benefiting veterans…

The only H-1B petition filed by an employer classified under the Transportation and Warehousing industry located across South Tidewater News publication area was approved in 2024, as per data provided…

On August 22, 2025, the Virginia Beach Police Department’s Special Operations and Special Investigations bureaus responded to a suspected cockfighting operation in the 600 block of Princess Anne Road.

Congresswoman Jen Kiggans posted about presiding over the House floor and participating in Ukrainian Independence Day celebrations on August 24-25, 2025.

Congresswoman Jen Kiggans posted updates on August 22 about her visits with local organizations—including first responders—and paid tribute to Chesapeake Vice Mayor John de Triquet following his passing.

Chesapeake Mayor Rick West has issued a statement following the death of Vice Mayor Dr. John de Triquet, who served on the Chesapeake City Council for more than three decades.…