City of Hampton
Recent News About City of Hampton
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City facilities delay opening due to expected winter storm
With a winter storm forecasted to bring approximately two inches of snow overnight, several city offices and facilities will have delayed openings on Wednesday morning.
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EDA awards $246,018 in grants for economic development projects in Hampton city in 2023
In 2023, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a total of $246,018 in grants for economic development projects in Hampton city, Virginia.
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City Council to discuss real estate assessments impacting FY2026 taxes
The City Council is set to convene on Wednesday evening for its regular legislative session, which will feature a briefing on the latest real estate assessments in the city.
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day alters city service schedules
City services will experience changes on Martin Luther King Jr.
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City offers free calendars featuring local artwork
The city's free promotional calendars will be available on Wednesday at various locations around Hampton.
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Planning Commission to hold first work session of 2025
The Planning Commission is scheduled to convene on Thursday afternoon for its initial work session of the year.
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Winter storm prompts closures across Hampton
A winter storm is expected to bring up to four inches of snow to the Hampton area, affecting various facilities and services.
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City Council amends budget to accept grants and approve restaurant's extended hours
The City Council convened for its regular legislative session on Wednesday night, where it amended the Fiscal Year 2025 budget to incorporate various grants.
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Mayor Jimmy Gray takes oath with new city council members
Mayor Jimmy Gray and new City Council members took their oaths of office at the Hampton Roads Convention Center.
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City Council prepares for swearing-in ceremony and legislative session
The City Council is set to hold a significant meeting on Wednesday, which will include the swearing-in of new members and the selection of a vice mayor.
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Heritage marker honors nurses' fight against segregation
The city commemorated the efforts of three nurses who challenged segregation at a Hampton hospital in 1963 by dedicating a Heritage marker on Saturday morning.
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Phoebus receives designation as Virginia Main Street Community
Governor Glenn Youngkin has announced that nine communities, including The Phoebus Partnership in Hampton, have been awarded the Advancing Virginia Main Street Designation.
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Planning Commission schedules final meeting with public hearings
The Planning Commission is set to hold its final meeting of the year on Thursday, December 18, 2024.
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Hampton achieves perfect score on equality index for second consecutive year
The city of Hampton has achieved a perfect score on the Municipal Equality Index, an annual evaluation conducted by the Human Rights Campaign.
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Hampton celebrates completion of Lake Hampton resiliency project
City officials in Hampton have inaugurated Lake Hampton, completing the city's first major coastal resiliency project.
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Hampton receives $20M EPA grant for Aberdeen Gardens project
The City of Hampton has been awarded a $20 million grant from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to address pollution and flooding in the Aberdeen Gardens neighborhood.
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Hampton City Council prepares for final meetings of 2024
The Hampton City Council is set to convene for its final meetings of the year on Wednesday.
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Mayor-elect Jimmy Gray attends leadership program at Harvard
Mayor-elect Jimmy Gray is currently attending the Bloomberg Center for Cities' Program for New Mayors: The First 100 Days.
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Hampton announces road closures for Holly Days Parade
On December 7, 2024, the City of Hampton will host the annual Hampton Holly Days Parade in Downtown Hampton at 5 p.m. This event will lead to several road closures starting from approximately 3 p.m. and lasting until about 9 p.m. Attendees and...
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Hampton receives $845K grant for coastal resilience initiatives
The City of Hampton has secured a federal grant valued at $845,000 to enhance the coastal resilience of the Back River Estuary.