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Virginia Beach residents speak out against boat tax, library staffing cuts at budget hearing
At a budget hearing Wednesday, multiple people spoke against a proposed pleasure boat tax of $1.50 per $100 of assessed value for vessels 18 feet or longer. The revenue would be used to help offset city dredging costs.
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Judge strikes down an Ohio law limiting kids’ use of social media as unconstitutional
The Social Media Parental Notification Act was passed to protect children’s mental health.
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White House proposes eliminating Head Start funding as part of sweeping budget cuts
The proposal is tucked in a 64-page internal draft budget document.
Local News
Expectant moms, donations sought for community baby shower in Williamsburg area
Donations, including baby wipes, diapers and other baby items such as blankets, onesies and books, can be dropped through Monday.
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![Nurse Shannon Williams listens to 7-day-old Ivey Chavez’s heart and lungs at the Chavez home in Norfolk on Wednesday, April 9, 2025. Williams is a nurse with the “First Year Focus” program that provides prenatal and postpartum services to expectant and new mothers who are in the Navy and Marine Corps. Both of Ivey’s parents, Isis and Enoc, are active-duty Navy. (Kendall Warner / The Virginian-Pilot)]( "First Year Focus- Maternal Nusring Program")
Photos: Pilot program provides in-home care for Navy and Marine Corps families with infants
Shannon Williams is a nurse with the “First Year Focus” pilot program that provides in-home prenatal and postpartum services to expectant and new mothers who are in the Navy and Marine Corps. Isis and Enoc Chavez recently welcomed a baby... -
![Annamarie, left, and her dad, Gary Camen, sit with their dogs Juno, on the left, and Fred, on the right, during bark in the park day at Harbor Park on Sunday, April 13, 2025, in Norfolk, Va. (Mike Caudill for The Virginian-Pilot)]( "Norfolk Tides vs Gwinnett Stripers")
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![Spectators take in a sunny day as the Norfolk Tides face the Gwinnett Stripers at Harbor Park in Norfolk, Virginia, on April 10, 2025. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)]( "Gwinnett at Tides")
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![Jermaine Woods hands his son Jeremiah Woods, 7, an NSU basketball jersey before taking a family photo during a press conference officially introducing him as the new head women’s basketball coach at Norfolk State University on Monday, April 7, 2025. (Kendall Warner / The Virginian-Pilot)]( "Jermaine Woods NSU women’s bball")
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![Christy McGurgan of Virginia Beach at Town Point Park in Norfolk Saturday morning, April 5,2025 to protest the policies of President Donald Trump. The protest called "Hands Off" is in conjunction with demonstrations being held Saturday in all 50 states opposing the policies of President Donald Trump and his allies. Bill Tiernan/ For The Virginian-Pilot]( "Town Point Park protest in Norfolk.")
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![Kellam’s John Maggio (6) celebrates after a first half goal. Kellam faced Hickory at Kellam High School in Virginia Beach, Virginia, on April 3, 2025. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)]( "Hickory at Kellam BSOC")
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![Ocean Lakes midfielder Sydney Hunn (8) controls the ball as she runs from the defense of Western Branch defender Brinley Miller (10). Ocean Lakes faced Western Branch at Ocean Lakes High School in Virginia Beach, Virginia, on April 1, 2025. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)]( "HSSOC WB at OL")
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Williamsburg man shot while walking dog, police say
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David Teel: Versatile QBs, rangy new receivers could elevate ODU’s offense
At the close of practice Tuesday, a Colton Joseph-to-Ja’Cory Thomas touchdown connection showed how the...
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757Teamz baseball Top 15: Cox still No. 1, Cape Henry moves back into the rankings
Top-ranked Cox remained unbeaten. Greenbrier Christian, Ocean Lakes and Cape Henry move up with big...
Restaurants, Food and Drink
Why fancy Easter dinners are dying – and what we’re eating instead
Welcome to a new era of Easter dining, where less really is more.
Opinion
Cartoon: Nest Eggs
Cartoon by Bill Bramhall for April 18, 2025.
National News
George Santos is ‘unrepentant’ as he faces years in prison for fraud, prosecutors say
Disgraced former U.S. Rep. George Santos unleashed a tirade of social media posts recently.
Military
Fort Benning takes back its old name, but to honor a different soldier
The switch comes less than two years after the post was redesignated Fort Moore.
National Politics
Trump officials’ defiance over Abrego Garcia’s deportation is ‘shocking,’ appeals court says
The seven-page order amounts to an extraordinary condemnation of the administration’s position.
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LEGO Easter sets are a great noncandy basket surprise
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