Thursday, July 16, 2026

ICYMI – Pieces of history, a budget compromise, SEALs and drugs, an exclusive, and transparency in government

Flying high

Dozens of WWI and WWII aircraft are stored in galleries and hangers that allow people to get to know these vintage airplanes better. There are no ropes separating guests from the planes and visitors are encouraged to get close to the aircraft, take pictures, and if they’re tall enough, peek inside. READ MORE.

Come meet the folks who run this high-flying museum

More money in your pocket is a good thing

The original budget proposal, recommended by Virginia Beach City Manager David Hansen on March 27, involved $7.7 million in tax and fee increases, including increases in the city’s personal property tax rates. Under the compromised budget, those tax increases are eliminated. READ MORE.

More money in the pockets of Virginia Beach residents if new budget passes

SEALs no more

The 10 SEALs and one support staff member were recently caught up in random, but routine, drug testing. READ MORE.

SEALs lost to drug testing isn’t without an impact

Who cares?

In an exclusive four-part series, Southside Daily will explore how Imprevento and her neighbors in the King’s Forest neighborhood of Virginia Beach have fought for the restoration of Buchanan Creek, which is connected to the tidal waters of the Lynnhaven River. READ MORE.

https://wydaily.com/local-news/2018/05/09/exclusive-a-mucked-up-creek-in-virginia-beach-that-no-one-cares-about/

Transparency

We invite you to observe the many interconnections between the leaders of Virginia Beach and its real estate development, hotel and financial industries. READ MORE.

Here’s a list of real estate and hotel ties of Virginia Beach City Council members

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