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Virginia Beach ballot: 25 run for council, School Board
Twenty-five candidates are on the Nov. 3 ballot for 12 City Council and School Board seats in six districts. One council race is uncontested. Here is every name.
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Rudee Park
Rudee Park construction to start in late fall 2027
Rudee Park is now expected to break ground in late fall 2027 and take about two years to build, the city told City Council Tuesday. Here is the timeline and the money.
EMS
EMS billing sends $4.2 million to rescue squads
Virginia Beach's ambulance billing has paid $4.2 million to volunteer rescue squads and added seven ambulances, EMS Chief Jason Stroud told City Council Tuesday.
Schools
Virginia Beach schools: all 81 accredited, 96.9% graduate
All 81 Virginia Beach public schools are fully accredited and 96.9% of the class of 2026 graduated on time. Yet 36 schools were flagged for extra support.