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Arts & Entertainment Government Health & Fitness Strawbridge Virginia Beach

After many vaccinations, reconnecting through a Sullivan House festival

May 31, 2021 The Independent News

Ed. — From the Sunday, May 9, print edition. BY JOHN-HENRY DOUCETTE STRAWBRIDGE — A celebration of a return to almost-normalcy came in late April to Sullivan

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Ashville Park Government Human Rights Pungo Sherwood Lakes Virginia Beach

Authority determining how to address Vanguard Landing after city auditor finds loan is in default

May 31, 2021 The Independent News

Ed. — From the Sunday, May 25, print edition. BY JOHN-HENRY DOUCETTE VIRGINIA BEACH — The Virginia Beach Development Authority will take a month

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Elections Government Virginia Beach

Virginia Beach will appeal in federal suit that found its local voting system denies minorities a fair say

May 27, 2021May 27, 2021 The Independent News

BY JOHN-HENRY DOUCETTE VIRGINIA BEACH — The city will appeal a federal judge’s finding that declared its unusual local voting system illegal because it denies

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Health & Fitness Knotts Island North Carolina

Knotts Island: As Covid concerns lessen, annual Catfish Rodeo returns to Pearl’s

May 23, 2021June 10, 2021 The Independent News

Ed. — From the Sunday, May 23, print edition. THE INDEPENDENT NEWS KNOTTS ISLAND, N.C. — The Catfish Rodeo was back at Pearl’s Bay-Villa this year,

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Business Government Media Virginia Beach

Facing an uncertain future, Hampton Roads print reporters rally to save local journalism

May 23, 2021June 10, 2021 The Independent News

Ed. — From the Sunday, May 23, print edition. The day after the print edition went to press late Thursday, May 20, shareholders voted

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Virginia Beach City Council approves urban agriculture committee to study backyard hens, other issues

May 23, 2021June 10, 2021 The Independent News

Ed. — From the Sunday, May 23, print edition. BY JOHN-HENRY DOUCETTE OCEANFRONT — The City Council voted to create an advisory group to study

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Elections Government Virginia Beach

To resolve federal suit, City Council may vote on new local elections system in June after public engagement

May 23, 2021May 27, 2021 The Independent News

Ed. — From the Sunday, May 23, print edition. The city on Wednesday, May 26, announced that it will appeal in the federal suit.

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Elections Government Richmond Virginia Beach

Virginia Beach’s Miyares wins GOP nomination for AG; Youngkin, Sears earn noms for governor, lieutenant governor

May 23, 2021June 10, 2021 The Independent News

Ed. — From the Sunday, May 23, print edition. THE INDEPENDENT NEWS VIRGINIA BEACH — Jason Miyares, an attorney and state lawmaker from Virginia

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Agriculture Blackwater Government Sports Virginia Beach

Planning Commission recommends approval, City Council to vote on permit for backyard ‘Field of Dreams’ in Blackwater

May 18, 2021 The Independent News

BY JOHN-HENRY DOUCETTE VIRGINIA BEACH — The City Council is poised to determine whether to grant a conditional use permit that would allow for

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Human Rights Schools Virginia Beach

Column: It may seem small, but getting someone’s name right matters

May 18, 2021 The Independent News

BY ROWENA FINN  VIRGINIA BEACH — Last month, The Richmond Times-Dispatch published an article about an effort to push Tracie Liguid, the first Filipino American to

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