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Top 10 beaches of the Mid-Atlantic to visit this summer

Published   May 13, 2024 03:40AM
The Atlantic Ocean graces the Mid-Atlantic region with its numerous bays, coastlines, and shores that can rival some of California and Florida's best beaches. One of the region's advantages is its cooler temperatures and hidden watery gems, gifting postcard-worthy beaches waiting to be discovered.

For those venturing on a road trip across the Mid-Atlantic, from luxurious coastal towns and secluded islands in the Chesapeake Bay to hidden beaches in the region's inland areas, these 10 beaches are sure to impress this summer!
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Virginia Sen. Aaron Rouse to run for lieutenant governor

VIRGINIA BEACH — Virginia State Sen. Aaron Rouse, a Virginia Beach Democrat, announced Tuesday he will run for lieutenant governor in 2025.

Two other Democrats are also in the running for the seat, which is currently held by Republican ... Read more

EPA Approves Largest Offshore Wind Farm Off Virginia Coast

On April 12, 2024, the EPA announced it issued the final Clean Air Act (CAA) Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) air quality permit for Dominion Energy’s Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Commercial (CVOW-C) project, located off the coast of Virginia Beach, ... Read more

Interior defends Virginia offshore wind farm in court

The Biden administration and the developer of a $9.8 billion wind farm off of Virginia Beach, Virginia, assured a federal court Friday that the project has all necessary approvals, amid claims that construction would harm the endangered North Atlanti ... Read more

Virginia Beach firefighters face burnout, rising overtime costs

Published   May 05, 2024 02:58PM
VIRGINIA BEACH — An increase in overtime shifts has led to burnout for Virginia Beach firefighters, costing $3.7 million last fiscal year, all the while more employees are leaving the department.

Fire Chief Ken Pravetz shared the struggle with the City Council last month. He requested 140 new full-time positions divided into two tiers including an initial immediate need of 60 positions for operations and training. The salaries for all 60 positions would cost approximately $5 million a year, according to a February fire staffing a ... Read more

‘We’re at a breaking point': Va. FD faces burned-out fir

By Stacy Parker

The Virginian-Pilot

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — An increase in overtime shifts has led to burnout for Virginia Beach firefighters, costing $3.7 million last fiscal year, all the while more employees are leaving t ... Read more

Women Arrested for Vandalizing Oxford Pocket Park Will Face

Two women accused of vandalizing a park in Oxford, Mississippi, will face no jail time and no community service.

The Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal reported Madison Brown, 18, of Davidson, North Carolina, and Abigail Fuqua, 19, of V ... Read more

Virginia Beach holds Historic Garden Week

It didn’t take much convincing for Louise and Greg Battaglia to join in Virginia Beach’s Historic Garden Week last week.

Greg designed the North End cottage with oiled white oak floors, handmade clay tiles and a backyard with ipe dec ... Read more

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Issaquah, Washington

Mayor Pauly believes that all elected officials are servant leaders for the community they represent. As electeds, it is most important that we connect with our community, work to understand the values, goals and priorities of this special community, and reflect that in all the work that we do.