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Chesapeake council backs away from tax hike, instead considers water and sewer increase
As Chesapeake City Council finalizes a proposed $1.65 billion operating budget that doesn't increase the real estate tax rate, members are now weighing steeper increases for water and sewer rates in order to keep up with increased utility costs and necessary maintenance.
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Trump’s attacks on Powell threaten the Fed’s independence. Here’s why it matters
Most economists worry that assault on the Fed’s independence from politics would further disrupt markets.
Politics
Law firms, universities and now civil society groups are in Trump’s sights for punitive action
Trump said the administration is looking at the tax-exempt status of environmental groups and specifically the ethics watchdog organization CREW.
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James City County police begin testing drones for first responder program
The test flights will help the police department establish itself as a Drone as First Responder program.
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![Old Dominion University Zach Leite (20) is congratulated by teammates after crossing home plate for the teams first run of the game. Old Dominion University faced Louisiana at Harbor Park in Norfolk, Virginia, on April 17, 2025. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)]( "Louisiana at ODU")
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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")
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![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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![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")
Crime and Public Safety
Hampton prosecutors want charges dropped — for now — in Cory Bigsby case
Hampton prosecutors are asking to drop dozens of child neglect and abuse charges against Cory...
Sports
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
Editorial: Founding principles in focus as America’s 250th birthday celebrations begin
There may be no better time for Americans to remember the principles on which these...
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Crews restore power to nearly all customers after island-wide blackout hit Puerto Rico
Officials in Puerto Rico say power has been restored to 98.8% of customers.
Military
Navy secretary says need for new shipbuilding is a ‘national emergency’ at local visit
Navy Secretary John Phelan visited the Newport News and Norfolk shipyards on Wednesday as part...
National Politics
Nearly 90% of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau cut as Trump’s government downsizing continues
The agency was created to protect Americans from fraud, abuse and deceptive practices.
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