R. Marsh District 8

12/23/2025

BREAKING: Dominion Energy’s Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Project off the Virginia Beach coast is one of five major offshore wind projects around the U.S. whose leases were “paused” today by the U.S. Interior Department, citing unspecified national security concerns.

The Interior Department said national security risks were identified in recent classified defense reports.

The Dominion project is the largest of its kind in the U.S., and construction is underway off the Virginia Beach coast. According to Dominion, the federal government ordered a 90-day suspension of work.

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12/19/2025

12/17/2025

Please SIGN the petition ✍️ https://c.org/tv66FV5rFH
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The Virginia Beach National Golf Course has always been more than just a golf course to Virginia Beach. It's where families gather, friendships are strengthened, and countless memories are made. Selling this cherished facility to developers will not only strip the community of a treasured asset but also lead to the destruction of the natural beauty and environmental value it brings to Virginia Beach.

Virginia Beach is a place known for its breathtaking landscapes and vibrant community life. The Virginia Beach National Golf Course plays a crucial part in this, offering a green space for residents, both young and old, to enjoy recreational activities. Statistics from the National Recreation and Park Association emphasize the value of community green spaces, showing they contribute to better physical and mental health, community cohesion, and even economic benefits. Losing this golf course to urban developers would undermine these benefits and disfigure our city's landscape.

Let's take a stand to ensure that Virginia Beach continues to maintain its community spirit and environmental integrity. Join me in calling on city officials and stakeholders to reject any proposed sale of the Virginia Beach National Golf Course. Tell them that our community's green spaces are invaluable and must be preserved for future generations. Please sign this petition to keep the Virginia Beach National Golf Course in the hands of the community it serves and protect our shared heritage.

12/16/2025

Most City facilities and state agencies will be closed Wednesday through Friday, Dec. 24-26, for the Christmas holiday, and Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in observance of the new year. Some facilities will have varying closure schedules.

City of Virginia Beach Waste Management Division's normal collections will occur on Christmas Eve, Wednesday, Dec. 24, and Friday, Dec. 26. Solid waste and recycling collection will not be provided Christmas Day, Dec. 25, and New Year’s Day, Jan. 1, 2026. Thursday collections will occur the Saturday after each holiday, Dec. 27 and Jan. 3. More: https://bit.ly/4fnQHUj

12/13/2025

Why should meals be taxed at double the rate of discretionary luxury items, Virginia Beach restaurant owner J.B. Maas asks in a guest column.

12/06/2025

11/19/2025

11/15/2025

This zoning violation building can and does happen. VBGOV needs to be diligent in reviewing building additions and NOT allowing them before construction.

11/05/2025

10,000 vote margin. We did it, Virginia Beach.