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Historical society looks back at merger that made modern Virginia Beach

February 25, 2023February 26, 2023 The Independent News

Ed. — From the Sunday, Feb. 19, print edition. BY ERIC HODIES VIRGINIA BEACH — Sixty years ago, Princess Anne County merged with the city of

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Virginia Beach legislative affairs director resigns, manager apologizes for ‘false information’ to council

February 19, 2023February 21, 2023 The Independent News

BY JOHN-HENRY DOUCETTE COURTHOUSE — Virginia Beach’s legislative affairs director resigned this past week following recent controversy about how the Virginia Beach City Council’s

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Virginia Beach city government transitioning to new website, older site remains online

February 10, 2023 The Independent News

Ed. —  From the Sunday, Jan. 22, print edition. THE INDEPENDENT NEWS COURTHOUSE — Virginia Beach is in the process of transitioning to a new

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Concerns about support for special election bill leads to tense Virginia Beach council meeting

February 5, 2023February 19, 2023 The Independent News

Ed. — From the Sunday, Feb. 5, print edition. BY JOHN-HENRY DOUCETTE COURTHOUSE — Concern recently arose about about legislation that could lead to the

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Schulman: Why I supported public engagement about local voting in Virginia Beach

February 5, 2023February 24, 2023 The Independent News

Ed. – This is adapted from a statement City Councilmember Joash Schulman of District 9 released on Sunday, Jan. 29. It has been edited

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Column: Virginia Beach must stay vigilant in flooding fight

January 31, 2023 The Independent News

Ed. — From the Sunday, Jan. 22, print edition. BY KAREN BEARDSLEE KWASNY VIRGINIA BEACH — I recently came across files from my days on the Planning

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Winter Wildlife Festival in Virginia Beach expands to a week of activities in nature

January 25, 2023 The Independent News

Ed. — From the Sunday, Jan. 8, print edition. BY JANE BLOODWORTH ROWE VIRGINIA BEACH — This year’s Winter Wildlife Festival offers a chance

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First Virginia Beach City Council members elected under new system join the dais

January 17, 2023January 17, 2023 The Independent News

Ed. — From the Sunday, Jan. 8, print edition. Outreach to the public about possible voting system changes is scheduled to be discussed this afternoon at

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New Virginia Beach City Council picks Wilson to continue in role as vice mayor

January 15, 2023January 15, 2023 The Independent News

Ed.— From the Sunday, Jan. 8, print edition. BY JOHN-HENRY DOUCETTE COURTHOUSE — A majority of the City Council on Tuesday, Jan. 3, selected

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Henley, a record Virginia Beach officeholder, begins new term on City Council

January 15, 2023 The Independent News

Ed. — From the Sunday, Jan. 8, print edition. BY JOHN-HENRY DOUCETTE COURTHOUSE — Virginia Beach City Councilmember Barbara Henley, who was first elected

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