Josh Reyes

Chesapeake voters will decide the city’s next Commonwealth’s Attorney and the next treasurer.

Norfolk wants to renovate Chrysler Hall using federal American Rescue Plan funds. The work would improve the audience experience and make it easier for the Broadway shows to put on their performances.

A Portsmouth nonprofit that assists single mothers, Shining Light Homes, is raising money to replace thousands of dollars worth of laptops, office equipment, cleaning supplies, baby wipes and diapers that were stolen.

Norfolk moved its boxing center into Harbor Park five years ago, but the anticipated construction of a casino next door, as well as renovation work in the stadium, have the city looking again for a new home for its boxers.

Chesapeake police and a prosecutor in Southampton investigated Chesapeake School Board Chair Victoria Proffitt’s application for unemployment benefits. Proffitt maintained she did nothing wrong and that the overpayment was an error out of her control.

In total, there are 800 vacancies throughout the city, which employs about 5,000 people, according to spokeswoman Lori Crouch. City Manager Chip Filer said there are 133 positions on Norfolk’s jobs website, though one listing can be for several jobs.

Robertson, 91, plans to turn his attention to teaching at Regent University, where he is the school’s chancellor.

As sports betting and casinos come to Virginia, behavioral health specialists are working to prevent and eventually treat problem gambling.

MetroNet will provide a second internet option for Norfolk residents. Bringing service to the entire city will take three to four years.

Portsmouth has long lamented the effects of tunnel tolls on its residents, workers, businesses and tax revenue. The city is working with its state leaders to find a way to reduce or remove the tolls attached to the the Midtown and Downtown tunnels.

Portsmouth City Council will ask the General Assembly to require residents who want to recall an elected official to give a specific reason. It’s one of two changes the council is making related to removing officials from office.

Renado Prince has led Portsmouth’s police force for about two weeks. He emphasized rebuilding trust in the community as a key part of addressing those challenges. He said a “human touch” is essential and, despite staffing issues, pledged more officers will be out in the neighborhoods to make connect…

Shew Velocity Sportsplex will open near downtown Portsmouth in September. Its owners hope to give young athletes a place to train for the big leagues.

Prince has 38 years of law enforcement experience, including four years as assistant chief in the Portsmouth Police Department.

Members of Virginia Task Force 2 Urban Search and Rescue Team deployed to Boston Saturday morning in preparation of Hurricane Henri hitting the northeastern United States.

Rapper and activist KRS-One challenged narratives around slavery and Black history at the annual commemoration of the first Africans brought to America in 1619.

The Portsmouth City Council voted not to let any city employees bargain collectively, rejecting a request from emergency responders and contradicting a decision the council made in September.

Renado Prince will lead Portsmouth’s police department. Prince is an assistant chief with 38 years of law enforcement experience.

Antione Juniper lost work through the pandemic and was evicted from his house in Virginia Beach. He’s among thousands of people in the state who have been forced from their homes during a global health crisis despite millions in government aid.

State Sen. Louise Lucas sued Tim Anderson for defamation over comments he made about her role in the vandalism of Portsmouth’s Confederate monument. A judge decided Anderson’s words didn’t meet the legal standard.