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2011

February 2011

Property Inspections Continue in Hampton (February 1, 2011)
Hampton Workshop Shows Businesses How They Can Save Money (February 3, 2011)
Hampton Fire Division Offers Free Training (February 4, 2011)
Celebrating Black History Month in Hampton: An Afternoon of Drama, Music, Dance and Discussion (February 4, 2011)
Preparing Citizens to Respond During an Emergency (February 11, 2011)
Hampton's Real Estate Office Offers Internship (February 11, 2011)
President’s Day Holiday Closings (February 13, 2011)
Hampton Engages Citizens in Budget Effort (February 18, 2011)
Burn Ban in Effect (February 18, 2011)
Hampton Offers Prescription Discount Card (February 25, 2011)
Hampton's Taxable Property Value Drops 1.7% (February 28, 2011)

January 2011

Hampton to Receive Inch or Less of Snow on Tuesday (January 10, 2011)
Hampton to Break Ground on New Fire Station (January 21, 2011)

2010

December 2010

December 2010 Winter Storm Press Releases (December 15-16, 2010)
Hampton Withdraws Employee Holiday Bonus Proposal to Explore “Spend in Hampton” Program (December 3, 2010)
King Street Gate will be temporarily closed beginning December 13 (December 8, 2010)
Snowfall Guaranteed At Peninsula Town Center This Holiday Season (December 8, 2010)
Hampton Could Pioneer Way in Fighting Global Warming (December 8, 2010)
NASA Puts The ‘Stars’ In Annual Hampton Holiday Parade (December 9, 2010)
Winter Holiday Season Safety Tips (December 9, 2010)
Hampton Police Officer Cleared of Wrongdoing in August 13th Altercation with Citizen (December 15, 2010)
Hampton, Virginia Competes to Pin U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Wrestling, Weightlifting (December 20, 2010)

November 2010

Hampton Waterway Management Meeting to Be Held November 30 (November 29, 2010)
Thanksgiving Safety Tips (November 24, 2010)
Hampton Named One of the Top Digital Cities in U.S. (November 24, 2010)
A Vision For Regional Transit (November 23, 2010)
Holiday Closings on Thanksgiving (November 18, 2010)
Snowfall Guaranteed At Peninsula Town Center This Holiday Season (November 12, 2010)
Attend the First Annual Hampton Home and School Connection Conference (November 9, 2010)
The Greene Turtle prepares for Hampton Opening (November 8, 2010)
Hampton Clean City Commission Highlights Environmental Stewards (November 8, 2010)
Peninsula Town Center Developers and Tenants Recognized at 2010 HRACRE Awards (November 5, 2010)
Get Ready for a Fantastic Night of Free Entertainment at the Air Force's Tops In Blue Musical Extravaganza (November 4, 2010)
Holiday Closings on Veterans Day (November 1, 2010)

October 2010

Halloween Safety Tips (October 29, 2010)
SMOKE ALARMS: A Sound You Can Live With! (October 25, 2010)
The Athletic Hall of Fame of the Lower Virginia Peninsula is Proud to Announce the 2011 Inductees (October 20, 2010)
New Eatery Opened At Peninsula Town Center (October 12, 2010)
Motorcycle Ice Racing coming to Hampton Coliseum (October 11, 2010)
Medical Center Leases 10,000 square feet in Peninsula Town Center (October 8, 2010)
Hampton Could Pioneer Way In Fighting Global Warming (October 4, 2010)

September 2010

COMPA Announce 2010 Distinguished Public Service Award Recipients (September 29, 2010)
City Honored with Prestigious Marketing Awards (September 22, 2010)
Hampton Fire Assistant Chief Receives Professional Designation (September 21, 2010)
Burn Ban in Effect in Hampton (September 20, 2010)
3rd Annual Kenneth Wallace Memorial "Fallen Hero" Golf Tournament (September 20, 2010)
Hampton Seeks Citizen Involvement on Wetlands Board & Hampton FADA (September 18, 2010)
Governor To Visit Fort Monroe to Celebrate Hampton's 400th Anniversary (September 17, 2010)
Hampton Seeks Volunteer Firefighters (September 13, 2010)
Fifth Annual New Year's Comedy Explosion (September 10, 2010)
Hampton Wins Award for Technology Enabled Civic Engagement (September 10, 2010)
Hampton Event Promotes National Cause Championed by Oprah Winfrey (September 10, 2010)
Minority Business Program: Success Stories (September 9, 2010)
Hampton Minority Business Wins Three Contracts (September 8, 2010)
Cheyne, Fotografer: "A Warm & Vital Record of a Time and Place" (September 7, 2010)
Hurricane Earl Media Alerts (September 3, 2010)
City Council Public Notice (September 1, 2010)

August 2010

Holiday Closings on Labor Day (August 30, 2010)
Hampton Minority Business Recognized at Virginia Black Expo 2010 Awards Breakfast (August 20, 2010)
City Council Public Notice (August 16, 2010)
Larceny from Vehicle Prevention Tips (August 13, 2010)
Ceremonial Signing by Governor Cancelled (August 9, 2010)
Governor Visits Fort Monroe to Celebrate Hampton’s 400th Anniversary (August 6, 2010)
Hampton Seeks Citizen Involvement (August 4, 2010)
City Council Public Notice (August 3, 2010)
City Council Public Notice (August 2, 2010)
A Day of Remembrance and Hope (August 2, 2010)

July 2010

Property Inspections Continue in Hampton (July 23, 2010)
City Council Public Notice (July 22, 2010)
High Temperatures Prompt Opening of Cooling Shelters in Hampton (July 22, 2010)
City Finance Committee Public Notice (July 22, 2010)
Join Us In A Mission Critical Operation! (July 21, 2010)
Heat Advisory - City Facilities Available to Escape High Temperatures (July 20, 2010)
City Council Public Notice (July 20, 2010)
AAU Junior Olympic Games Return to Hampton Roads July 29-August 7 (July 19, 2010)
City Council Public Notice (July 12, 2010)
Sheriff B.J. Roberts Contributes to Hampton's Long List of Firsts! (July 8, 2010)
Hampton and the Military Community Are On a Mission (July 6, 2010)

June 2010

City Council Public Notice (June 29, 2010)
CinéBistro at Peninsula Town Center to Open June 25 (June 25, 2010)
Holiday Closing on Independence Day, July 5, 2010 (June 24, 2010)
Heat Advisory - City Facilities Available to Escape Escalated Temperatures (June 23, 2010)
NASA's Hydro Impact Basin Groundbreaking (June 21, 2010)
City Council Public Notice (June 17, 2010)
Hampton Police Division present a Child Safety Educational Forum (June 16, 2010)
Hampton Police Division's Citizen Police Academy (June 15, 2010)
Kid's Fishing at Buckroe Fishing Pier! (June 14, 2010)
Sping 2010 Hampton Clean Business Award Winner Announced (June 10, 2010)
Hampton Library System Launching EnvisionWare (June 7, 2010)
Hampton Designated as a Citizen-Engaged Community (June 4, 2010)
The Pomoco Family Movie Series is MOOOVIN' to Bluebird Gap Farm (June 2, 2010)

May 2010

Make A Splash This Summer! (May 28, 2010)
Protecting Your Family for Hurrican Season Will Be Cheaper May 25-31 (May 24, 2010)
Teenagers Ages 14-17, The Hampton Police Division Wants You! (May 19, 2010)
City Council Public Notice (May 17, 2010)
Hampton Police Division present a Gang Awareness Educational Forum (May 13, 2010)
Hampton Recognized for Employee Communication Efforts (May 11, 2010)
Keep America Beautiful Research: Litter Remains a Pervasive Problem (May 10, 2010)
Police Officer's Memorial Day (May 7, 2010)
Holiday Closing on Memorial Day, Monday, May 31, 2010 (May 6, 2010)
Hampton Clean City Commission Board Positions Open in July (May 3, 2010)

April 2010

Hampton Citizens’ Unity Commission Announces 2010 Unity Awards (April 29, 2010)
Mayor Ward Highlighted for Blog (April 27, 2010)
2010 International Children's Festival Images are now online! (April 27, 2010)
Join the Hampton Citizens' Unity Commission and Pay Tribute to Hampton's Law Enforcement Professionals (April 23, 2010)
Hampton Connects with Citizens through New Facebook Page (April 16, 2010)
Hampton Citizens Restore Historic Gravestones (April 15, 2010)
Hampton Tour de Trash Photos - April 9 (April 11, 2010)
The String Cheese Incident announce "HULAWEEN 2010" at Hampton Coliseum (April 9, 2010)
Join us for the Citizens' Court Academy 2010 (April 7, 2010)
Hampton Volunteers Cleaning Up During the Great American Cleanup Campaign! (April 3, 2010)
New Community Engagement Campaign Sweeps Hampton (April 1, 2010)

March 2010

City Council Public Notice (March 25, 2010)
First to Fast - Hampton Continues Bid for Google Fiber with New Video (March 23, 2010)
Google Fiber could speed innovation (March 23, 2010)
Hampton Jazz Festival Announcement - 2010 Artist Lineup (March 15, 2010)
Spring Flooding Season Approaches
Virginia Property Owners and Renters Should Buy Flood Insurance (March 12, 2010)
Peninsula Town Center Comes to Life with Opening of New Stores
and Announcements of More Major Tenants to Come (March 11, 2010)
City Council Public Notice (March 9, 2010)
4-H is coming to Bluebird Gap Farm! (March 5, 2010)
Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Applications Deadline Extended (March 4, 2010)
Countdown to Opening of Peninsula Town Center to End With Cork-Popping Event on March 11 (March 3, 2010)
Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Public Meeting (March 3, 2010)
Winter 2010 Hampton Clean Business Award Winner Announced (March 2, 2010)

February 2010

Change of Assessment Notices Mailed in Hampton (February 26, 2010)
DMV Services Now Offered at 1 Franklin Street (February 24, 2010)
Global Slavery Remembrance Day (February 23, 2010)
Celebrate Yuri's Night Hampton Roads at the Virginia Air and Space Center (February 19, 2010)
Citizens' Ideas Sought on Annual City Budget During "Budget Week" (February 16, 2010)
City Council Public Notice (February 11, 2010)
City of Hampton Holiday Closings on Presidents' Day (February 10, 2010)
Peninsula Town Center Opening Update (February 8, 2010)
Crime Rate Drops in Hampton over the Past 5 Years (February 1, 2010)

January 2010

Hampton Closes Emergency Operations Center (January 30, 2010)
Hampton Closes Libraries & Community Centers (January 30, 2010)
Hampton Declares Local Emergency and Opens Emergency Operations Center (January 29, 2010)
Hampton City Council Adopts New Citizen-Friendly Participation Format in February (January 28, 2010)
Free Family Entertainment by Air Force’s Tops In Blue (January 27, 2010)
Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Applications Due February 28 (January 25, 2010)
FEMA Offering Instruction in Lessening Future Flood Damage January 23 & 24 (January 21, 2010)
Peninsula Town Center Announces Names of More Than 50 Stores and Restaurants To Open in 2010 (January 19, 2010)
City Council Public Notice (January 14, 2010)
What is your vision for Hampton Roads? (January 13, 2010)
Receive Hampton Police Alerts through CitizenObserver Community Notification System (January 4, 2010)
City of Hampton Holiday Closings on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (January 3, 2010)

2009

December 2009

Flooding in Hampton - Mitigating the Problem (December 29, 2009)
H1N1 Vaccine Recommended for Everyone (December 23, 2009)
Hampton Closes Emergency Operations Center (December 19, 2009)
Hampton Opens Emergency Operations Center (December 19, 2009)
Inclement Weather Advisory (December 18, 2009)
City of Hampton Winter Holiday Closings (December 18, 2009)
Mary Bunting Selected as First Female Hampton City Manager (December 17, 2009)
bd's Mongolian Grill Invades Hampton! (December 16, 2009)
Annual Town Hall Meeting (December 11, 2009)
Hampton Named One of the Top Digital Cities in U.S. (December 4, 2009)
Hampton Roads Delegation to Address Regional Military Issues with Senior Pentagon Officials (December 4, 2009)
Hampton Police Division Holiday Robbery Detail (December 1, 2009)

November 2009

Hampton Mayor Blogs About Her Job (November 24, 2009)
Downtown Hampton on Ice (November 23, 2009)
Holiday Closings on Thanksgiving (November 18, 2009)
Household Chemical Collection – November 21 (November 18, 2009)
WALKING WITH DINOSAURS - The Arena Spectacular comes to Hampton Coliseum (November 17, 2009)
November Nor'easter Press Releases (November 12 - 23, 2009)
Find Out How to Prevent Identity Theft (November 10, 2009)
Upscale Theatre & Boutique Bowling Alley Concept to Debut at Peninsula Town Center (November 9, 2009)
City Council Public Notice (November 9, 2009)
Holiday Closings on Veterans Day (November 6, 2009)
Hampton Lauded For Its Civic Engagement Efforts (November 6, 2009)
Fall Hampton Clean Business Award Winner Announced (November 5, 2009)
Hampton's Second Annual 'First Light' Event to be Held at Hampton History Museum (November 2, 2009)

October 2009

Change Your Clock, Change Your Battery (October 29, 2009)
Halloween Safety Tips (October 26, 2009)
Aberdeen Road Closed to Traffic This Weekend (October 21, 2009)
The Office of the Assessor of Real Estate Opens New and Convenient Customer Service Center (October 19, 2009)
Hampton Featured in New Report on Innovative City Leadership for Children and Families (October 16, 2009)
"Haunts of Fort Monroe" Lantern Tour (October 16, 2009)
Michael Yaskowsky Receives Designation of Certified Economic Developer (October 14, 2009)
Capital Improvement Plan Neighborhood Project Request (October 12, 2009)
Hampton Presents Mark Malkoff a Key to City (October 8, 2009)
Dare to Dream Youth Empowerment Program (October 1, 2009)

September 2009

Hampton Parks & Recreation Launches Brand New "Bach's" Lunch Concert Series (September 25, 2009)
Buckroe Fishing Pier - Keeping The Tradition Alive! (September 19, 2009)
Chesapeake Bay Preservation District Review Public Hearing (September 16, 2009)
Hampton Police Promote Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Week (September 11, 2009)
Hurricane Season is Here ... Are You Ready? (September 6, 2009)
Hampton Celebrates 10 Years of Continuous Customer Service with 311 Call Center (September 3, 2009)
Hampton Business Leader Honored at Virginia Black Expo (September 2, 2009)
Hampton Bay Days 27th Anniversary Celebration! (September 1, 2009)

August 2009

Holiday Closings on Labor Day (August 27, 2009)
"KISS ALIVE 35" North American Tour Set To Rock Hampton Coliseum (August 24, 2009)
Proposed Buckroe Conservation Easement (August 21, 2009)
2nd Annual Kenneth Wallace Memorial "Fallen Hero" Golf Tournament (August 19, 2009)
A Day of Remembrance and Hope (August 14, 2009)
NEW Downtown Hampton and Phoebus Retail Incentive Program (August 14, 2009)
City Council Public Notice (August 11, 2009)
Peninsula Town Center Announces bd's Mongolian Grill (August 7, 2009)
Hampton Seeks Members for Planning Commission (August 1, 2009)

July 2009

Media & Community Relations Department (July 27, 2009)
Hampton Hosts CALEA Summer Conference (July 27, 2009)
Hampton Receives Awards in Print and Video (July 23, 2009)
Hampton Ranks in the Top 20 of Hot Spots For Young Professionals (July 17, 2009)
Hampton Main Library Closed for Renovations ~ August 3 - August 16 (July 14, 2009)
Hampton Chicken Tests EEE Positive (July 9, 2009)
Larceny from Vehicle Prevention Tips (July 9, 2009)
Inside Business: Hampton Firm Bridges Gap between Research and Real World (July 6, 2009)
Teen Center Opening Date Set (July 2, 2009)

June 2009

Holiday Closing on Independence Day, July 3 & 4, 2009 (June 26, 2009)
City Council Public Notice (June 26, 2009)
Hampton Health Department to Distribute Child Passenger Safety Seats (June 25, 2009)
Celebrate Hampton's 399th Birthday (June 25, 2009)
Salt Ponds Inlet Management Plan Meeting (June 24, 2009)
New Operating Hours for the Library Special Collections Department (June 23, 2009)
Project ChildSafe Partnership (June 17, 2009)
Governor Kaine Announces Alcoa Howmet Expansion in Hampton (June 15, 2009)
Property Inspections Continue in Hampton (June 15, 2009)
Hampton Emergency Preparedness Exercises (June 11, 2009)
Hampton Police Division's Citizen Police Academy (June 11, 2009)
Buckroe Fishing Pier Is Open (June 9, 2009)
Teenagers Ages 14-17, The Hampton Police Division Wants You! (June 8, 2009)
City Council Public Notice (June 3, 2009)
City Of Hampton Launches Web-Based Small Business Directory (June 1, 2009)

May 2009

Virginia's Hurricane Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday (May 25, 2009)
City of Hampton Selects Developers for Buckroe (May 21, 2009)
Holiday Closing on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, 2009 (May 19, 2009)
City Council is seeking a Hampton resident to to serve as an alternate on the Wetlands Board (May 18, 2009)
City Council is seeking two Hampton residents to serve on the
Board of Commissioners of the Hampton Redevelopment and Housing Authority (May 18, 2009)
City Council is seeking a Hampton resident to serve on the Industrial Development Authority (May 18, 2009)
City Council is seeking a Hampton resident to serve on the Finance Committee (May 18, 2009)
Buckroe Fishing Pier Opens Saturday, May 30 (May 16, 2009)
Jim Oliver Begins His Tenure As Interim City Manager (May 15, 2009)
Hampton Receives Hermes Creative Award (May 14, 2009)
Hampton Main Library Children's Department to Close May 14 - May 29 for Renovations (May 13, 2009)
Police Officer's Memorial Day (May 7, 2009)
Downtown Hampton Farmers Market Begins May 9 (May 4, 2009)
Hampton Offers Free Deck Inspections in May (May 1, 2009)
Daily Press: NASA Langley resin wins invention of year (May 1, 2009)

April 2009

Hampton Main Library Special Collections Department to Close May 4 - May 31 for Renovations (April 30, 2009)
H1N1 Flu Information: Keeping Your Family Healthy (April 30, 2009)
Hampton Councilmember Angela Leary Wins NLC Leadership Certificate (April 22, 2009)
City Council Public Notice (April 20, 2009)
Air Force Week - April 18-26 (April 16, 2009)
The Hunt for Hampton History Focuses on Education for 2009 (April 13, 2009)
Applications Being Accepted for the 2009 Unity Awards Program (April 8, 2009)
Daily Press: One Year in, Boo Williams Sportsplex an Important Part of the Community (April 7, 2009)
Children's Spring Festival - Saturday, April 11 at Bluebird Gap Farm (April 5, 2009)
The Hamptons Golf Course is offering a great money-saving special during the month of April (April 2, 2009)

March 2009

City Council Public Notice (March 31, 2009)
Main Hampton Public Library Renovations (March 30, 2009)
Hampton Jazz Festival Announcement - 2009 Artist Lineup (March 23, 2009)
City Council Public Notice (March 23, 2009)
City Council Public Notice (March 17, 2009)
Barnes and Noble at Peninsula Town Center sneak peek March 24 (March 12, 2009)
Change Your Clock, Change Your Battery (March 5, 2009)
City Council Public Notice (March 4, 2009)
Change of Assessment Notices Mailed in Hampton (March 2, 2009)

February 2009

Hampton Welcomes New Minority and Woman-Owned Businesses (February 19, 2009)
City Council Public Notice (February 18, 2009)
City Council Public Notice (February 13, 2009)
Peninsula Town Center is Coming to Life (February 10, 2009)
Flood and Hurricane Safety in Hampton (February 9, 2009)
Holiday Closing on Presidents' Day, 2009 (February 2, 2009)

January 2009

Larceny from Vehicle Prevention Tips (January 23, 2009)
City Council Public Notice (January 22, 2009)
City Council Public Notice (January 22, 2009)
New Traffic Pattern For Commander Shepard Interchange at Magruder Boulevard (January 16, 2009)
Hampton and NASA Langley Partner for the Future (January 8, 2009)
Holiday Closings on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2009 (January 5, 2009)

2008

December 2008

Resolve To Be Ready In 2009

(December 31, 2008)

Three New Buildings Emerge at Peninsula Town Center (December 30, 2008)
City of Hampton Winter Holiday Closings (December 18, 2008)
Mayor’s 2008 Civic Improvement Awards (December 17, 2008)
Annual Town Hall Meeting (December 15, 2008)
City of Hampton to Host a Panel Discussion on Fort Monroe (December 15, 2008)
A Holiday Salute To Our Troops (December 1, 2008)

November 2008

Army Community Covenant: Supporting Those Who Serve Hampton (November 25, 2008)
Hampton Roads Center Parkway & Coliseum Drive Closed for the Coliseum Central Holiday Parade (November 21, 2008)
Construction Underway at Peninsula Town Center’s Target Store (November 21, 2008)
Remembering the First Christmas at the Hampton History Museum (November 20, 2008)
Holiday Closings on Thanksgiving 2008 (November 19, 2008)
Hampton Receives Top-Ranking in U.S. Digital Cities for 2008 (November 13, 2008)
Spend 'A Saturday with Santa' at Peninsula Town Center (November 6, 2008)
Holiday Closings on Veterans Day 2008 (November 4, 2008)

October 2008

Halloween Safety Tips (October 30, 2008)
Buckroe Fishing Pier Construction Update (October 22, 2008)
Ghostly, Ghastly, Ghoulishly Fun at the VASC’s 17th Annual Halloween Bash (October 21, 2008)
Coliseum Central on Ice! Outdoor Ice-Skating at Hampton Chevrolet Mazda (October 17, 2008)
Virginia Air & Space Center Wins Nickelodeon's 2008 Parents Picks Awards (October 14, 2008)
Hampton City Council Member Receives Designation (October 28, 2008)
"Haunts of Fort Monroe" Lantern Tour (October 13, 2008)
Opportunity For Parents To Learn About The Benefits of After School Programs (October 9, 2008)
Construction on Teen Center Progressing (October 7, 2008)
Hampton Roads Cyber Security Awareness Conference (October 2, 2008)
Phish To Play Hampton Coliseum, March 6th, 7th and 8th, 2009 (October 1, 2008)

September 2008

Ongoing Construction Brings Three New Buildings to the Peninsula Town Center (September 29, 2008)
Hampton Marketing Manager Receives Marketing Designation (September 17, 2008)
Peninsula Town Center to Honor Four "Marys" in Naming of Park (September 15, 2008)
Brian Gordineer Selected as City Assessor (September 10, 2008)
Wanda Rogers Selected as Director of Human Services (September 10, 2008)
Hampton Police Division's Citizen Police Academy (September 9, 2008)
New Book Captures Hampton's History (September 8, 2008)
Detective Jarrod Shivers Memorial Golf Outing (September 7, 2008)
Defense Agency Office remains in Hampton (September 4, 2008)

August 2008

Hampton Seeking Citizens To Serve As Members Of The Hampton Federal Area Development Authority (August 26, 2008)
2008 Labor Day Closings (August 25, 2008)
HU Awarded Grant To Improve Proton Radiotherapy Cancer Treatment (August 19, 2008)
The Hampton History Museum announces the opening of a new exhibit of images by A. Aubrey Bodine (August 17, 2008)
Congresswoman Thelma Drake and the City of Hampton Host Gang Awareness and Education Forum (August 15, 2008)
Hampton to Commemorate 9/11 (August 13, 2008)
Hampton Bay Days Presents An Afternoon With Bruce Hornsby And Ricky Skaggs (August 11, 2008)
Governor Kaine Announces Governor’s Awards for the Arts (August 5, 2008)
The Hunt for Hampton History Focuses on Education for 2009 (August 4, 2008)
New, Easier Way to Receive TANF Benefits (August 1, 2008)

July 2008

City Council Public Notice (July 28, 2008)
Fire Department Customer Service Survey (July 25, 2008)
Make-Your-Own-Rain-Barrel Workshops - Last Chance This Summer (July 17, 2008)
Be A Volunteer At Child Fair 2008! (July 15, 2008)
Hampton's Sister City Offers Opportunity to Teach Abroad (July 10, 2008)
Hampton Heat draws hottest drivers to Langley Speedway July 12 (July 7, 2008)
The Hampton Police Division Wants You! (July 2, 2008)
Council Members Take Oath of Office (July 1, 2008)

June 2008

Hampton Receives Innovator Award for VA 2008 (June 30, 2008)
Battle at the Bay BMX Regional (June 25, 2008)
Holiday Closing on Independence Day, Friday, July 4, 2008 (June 24, 2008)
Scouts Visit City Hall (June 23, 2008)
Historic Hampton Carousel Opens for Season (June 20, 2008)
Hampton Seeking Citizens to Serve on the Finance Committee (June 18, 2008)
Saturday’s performance of the Hampton Jazz Festival is now SOLD OUT! (June 13, 2008)
Mosquito Spraying June 16-18 (June 10, 2008)
Summer Camp Sign-ups Saturday, June 7 (June 2, 2008)

May 2008

2008 Unity Awards Recipients (May 28, 2008)
Holiday Closing on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26, 2008 (May 20, 2008)
The Use of Metal Detectors Returns to Buckroe Beach (May 19, 2008)
Hampton Council Adopts FY 2009 City Budget (May 15, 2008)
City Council Public Notice (May 14, 2008)
Skywarn Training - June 19, 2008 (May 12, 2008)
The hottest Jazz Festival in years -- just got even HOTTER! (May 9, 2008)
Police Officer's Memorial Day (May 7, 2008)
Hampton Celebrates Earth Day by Cleaning Up (May 2, 2008)
City Council Public Notice (May 2, 2008)

April 2008

Leslie Fuentes Selected as Director of Information Technology (April 30, 2008)
Celebrate Landing Day (April 22, 2008)
Sail Into Crabtown For A Taste Of The Good Life! (April 15, 2008)
Willow Oaks Branch Library Closed April 14-15 (April 9, 2008)
Conference Opportunity To Help Make Neighborhoods Even Stronger (April 3, 2008)
Addressing The Need For An Upgraded Sanitary Sewer System (April 1, 2008)

March 2008

Buckroe Bark Park to Close (March 28, 2008)
Hampton to Debut Streaming Internet Video (March 25, 2008)
Public Forum on Transportation (March 25, 2008)
The 41st Annual Hampton Jazz Festival Lineup Of Artists Announced (March 24, 2008)
Pubilc Forum on Transportation Notice (March 21, 2008)
Buckroe Fishing Pier Scheduled to Open This Fall (March 18, 2008)
Volunteers Needed for International Children's Festival (March 10, 2008)
Bruce R. Sturk Selected as Director of Federal Facilities Support (March 11, 2008)

February 2008

Peninsula Town Center to Honor Local Historical Figures in Naming of New Streets, Parks and Plazas (February 27, 2008)
Recent Fiber Optic Network Announcement Positions Hampton as a Key Digital Player (February 22, 2008)
Hampton Announces Emergency Radio Station Agreement with Hampton University's WHOV 88.1 (February 21, 2008)
Hampton River Dredging Project (February 15, 2008)
Volunteers Needed for Sandy Bottom Nature Park Easter Eggstravaganza (February 13, 2008)
Holiday Closing on President's Day, 2008 (February 12, 2008)
Councilman Sapp Honored Regionally For His Commitment to Technology (February 8, 2008)
Hampton to Capture It's Long History Through Television Technology (February 7, 2008)

January 2008

Councilwoman Angela Leary Recognized by NLC Leadership (January 30, 2008)
Newport News and Hampton Named Two of the 100 Best Communities for Young People (January 25, 2008)
Winter Weather Tips (January 18, 2008)
Hampton Police Division's Citizen Police Academy (January 17, 2008)
Fund Raiser for the Buckroe Beach Volunteer Fire Company (January 10, 2008)
Holiday Closing on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2008 (January 7, 2008)

2007

December 2007

Mayor's 2007 Civic Improvement Awards (December 21, 2007)
Holiday Closings for Christmas Day 2007 and New Year's Day 2008 (December 20, 2007)
Citizens' Ideas Sought Regarding Upcoming City Budget (December 19, 2007)
Remember to Recycle During the Holidays! (December 19, 2007)
How To Make Your Neighborhood Great (December 17, 2007)
Robin Carpenter Promoted to Director of Hampton Public Libraries (December 12, 2007)
Hampton Assistant Fire Marshal Receives Award (December 6, 2007)
19th Annual Downtown Hampton Lighted Boat Parade (December 3, 2007)

November 2007

Buckroe Pier Meeting (November 28, 2007)
Hampton Named One of the Most Technology-Advanced Cities in Nation (November 21, 2007)
Dianne Randall Foster Selected as Special Assistant to the City Manager (November 16, 2007)
Holiday Closing on Thanksgiving Day 2007 (November 15, 2007)
Hampton Roads Center Parkway & Coliseum Drive Closed for the Chick-fil-A Holiday Parade (November 14, 2007)
Become a Volunteer Firefighter or Emergency Medical Technician (November 8, 2007)
Keeping Neighborhoods Safe - Neighborhood Watch (November 5, 2007)
Holiday Closing on Veterans Day 2007 (November 2, 2007)

October 2007

Mayor Kearney and White Marsh Owners Discuss Ideas For Preserving The Area (October 31, 2007)
Halloween Safety Tips (October 30, 2007)
Hampton GIS Day Celebration (October 27, 2007)
Statewide Burning Ban (October 23, 2007)
Development Grows in Downtown (October 18, 2007)
Robbery Prevention Tips (October 15, 2007)
Hampton Codes Compliance Director Elected President of International Code Council (October 12, 2007)
Hampton TV47 On-Demand (October 8, 2007)
Reverend Clary Appointed to Council Seat (October 1, 2007)

September 2007

Hampton Senior Citizens Advisory Committee (September 28, 2007)
Hampton City Council Oath of Office (September 28, 2007)
Know Where to get Your Information in an Emergency (September 24, 2007)
Fun Things to Do at Your Phoebus Branch Library (September 22, 2007)
Outdoor Recreation Open House (September 20, 2007)
Citizens Police Academy (September 18, 2007)
Public Forum on Youth and Gang Violence (September 12, 2007)
Bluebird Gap Farm Children’s Fall Festival (September 8, 2007)
Walter Credle of Hampton, VA, Wins APHSA Outstanding Member Award (September 7, 2007)
Hampton to Commemorate 9/11 (September 5, 2007)

August 2007

Hampton City Council Seeks City Council Candidates (August 24, 2007)
2007 Equity Diversity Conference (August 23, 2007)
Holiday Closing on Labor Day, Monday, September 3, 2007 (August 22, 2007)
Back River Flooding and Shoaling Citizens Committee -- Report to City Council (August 15, 2007)
Armistead Avenue Construction (August 14, 2007)
Despite Hampton’s Opposition, Transportation Authority Approves New Taxes and Fees (August 12, 2007)
Virginia’s Elementary Technology Teacher of the Year (August 7, 2007)
Hampton City Schools Receives National Award For Curb Appeal Project (August 3, 2007)
Identity Theft Seminar (August 2, 2007)

July 2007

Hampton's Neighborhood Youth Advisory Board Looking for Members (July 23, 2007)
Rhet Tignor Announces Retirement (July 23, 2007)
City Seeking Citizens for Hampton Federal Area Development Authority (July 20, 2007)
Back River Flooding and Shoaling Citizens Committee Community Meeting (July 16, 2007)

June 2007

Holiday Closing on Independence Day, Wednesday, July 4, 2007 (June 30, 2007)
Upcoming Detour Around the Mercury Boulevard Flyover Demolition (June 28, 2007)
Hampton State-of-the-City Address - Mayor Ross A. Kearney, II (June 22, 2007)
Hampton Wins Award for Best Neighborhood Program of the Year (June 20, 2007)
Federal Grant Program Could Save Lives and Property after Natural Disasters (June 20, 2007)
2007 Cooling Assistance Applications Being Accepted (June 18, 2007)
Hampton City Council Votes Against Transportation Authority (June 14, 2007)
Mural Magic in Downtown Hampton (June 8, 2007)
Major Crime Down 7 Percent in Hampton (June 6, 2007)
North King Street Corridor Master Plan Goes to Hampton City Council for Adoption (June 5, 2007)
Hampton Bids Farewell to Coliseum Central Flyover (June 4, 2007)

May 2007

Actions By Other Localities Mean Transportation Authority Referendum Must Be Replaced By Public Hearing (May 29, 2007)
Holiday Closing on Memorial Day, Monday, May 28, 2007 (May 21, 2007)
Hampton Approved Budget Sees 8-cent Tax Rate Reduction (May 10, 2007)
Hampton School Division Wins Excellence Award (May 7, 2007)

April 2007

Hampton Seeking Citizens to Serve as Commissioners on Hampton Redevelopment and Housing Authority (April 26, 2007)
40th Annual Hampton Jazz Festival Adds Two Major Artists to Lineup (April 26, 2007)
Sussex Chosen as Hampton Housing Venture Neighborhood (April 25, 2007)
Hampton City Manager Presents Recommended Budget for FY08 (April 16, 2007)
An Afternoon with Zora Neale Hurston (April 13, 2007)
Hampton City Schools To Receive National Magna Award (April 10, 2007)
Back River Flooding and Shoaling Study Scoping Meeting (April 10, 2007)
Skywarn Training - May 17, 2007 (April 9, 2007)
Hampton Technology Incubator (April 5, 2007)
Age and Abilities Expo in May (April 4, 2007)
Announcing Neighborhood Month … All Year Long! (April 3, 2007)
Master Plan Implementation Updates Now Available Online (April 2, 2007)

March 2007

Hampton Mayor Seeks Voter Referendum on State Transportation Plan (March 29, 2007)
2007 Hampton Jazz Festival Line-up Announced (March 26, 2007)
Final Community Meeting for the North King Street Corridor Master Plan — Phase III (March 9, 2007)
Hampton GIS Office Offers Support For Google Earth (March 5, 2007)
Downtown Happenings (March 1, 2007)

February 2007

City of Hampton Human Resources Logo Contest (February 23, 2007)
Phoebus Master Plan Meeting - February 27 (February 22, 2007)
Hampton Community Day at the Peninsula Fine Arts Center (February 16, 2007)
Sister City Program (February 14, 2007)
Emergencies: Here's How to Always be Prepared (February 11, 2007)
Caught With Curb Appeal Workshop Series: “Sharpen Your Skills ~ Preparing to Prune” (February 9, 2007)
Holiday Closings for Presidents' Day (February 7, 2007)

January 2007

John Veneziano Selected as Director of Public Works (January 30, 2007)
Hampton City Council Selects Buckroe Bayfront Initiative "Option B" (January 25, 2007)
Calling All Nature Enthusiasts! (January 24, 2007)
Hunt for Hampton History (January 22, 2007)
Hampton Federal Area Development Authority Announces board officers for 2007-2008 (January 11, 2007)
Fort Monroe Public Notice Of Scoping Meeting (January 10, 2007)
Holiday Closing on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2007 (January 8, 2007)

2006

December 2006

Convention Center Boulevard Opens (December 29, 2006)
Unity Celebration 2007 (December 28, 2006)
Holiday Closings for Christmas Day 2006 and New Year's Day 2007 (December 18, 2006)
Convention Center Boulevard Ribbon Cutting Ceremony (December 15, 2006)
New Regional Citizenship and Branding Initiative to Go Public (December 13, 2006)

November 2006

Hampton is recognized as one of the most technology-advanced cities in America (November 29, 2006)
Fort Monroe Reuse Plan Flyer (November 28, 2006)
William Greeves Selected as Director of Information Technology (November 20, 2006)
Elizabeth Kersey Selected as Director of Inter-governmental Affairs (November 16, 2006)
Holiday Shopping Tips (November 9, 2006)
Spreading Hope to the Nation (November 6, 2006)

October 2006

The City of Hampton Flood Assistance Program (October 31, 2006)
Phase III of the North King Street Corridor Master Plan Begins (October 26, 2006)
Fall Fun in Hampton (October 19, 2006)
Developing a New Vision for the Buckroe Bayfront (October 13, 2006)
Public Input Sought on Hampton Trade School Idea (October 13, 2006)
Newmarket Creek Flooding Efforts (October 12, 2006)
Dedication and Re-Opening of Mill Point Dock (October 6, 2006)
Peninsula Town Center Community Development Authority Meeting Notice and Agenda (October 3, 2006)

September 2006

Cities Propose To Work with Churches in Ernesto Relief Effort (September 29, 2006)
Rhet Tignor Appointed To Virginia Urban Policy Task Force (September 28, 2006)
Staying in Tune with TV-47 (September 26, 2006)
Appointments to Hampton Boards (September 19, 2006)
Phoebus named to Virginia Landmarks Register (September 7, 2006)
Participate in Buckroe Planning Sessions (September 5, 2006)
Hampton to Commemorate 9/11 (September 1, 2006)

August 2006

Attention Golfers: Great Opportunity For You To Be A Part Of Magic In The Making! (August 31, 2006)
In the Event of An Emergency … (August 30, 2006)
John Eagle Selected as Assistant City Manager (August 29, 2006)
New Member Selected for Federal Area Development Authority (August 25, 2006)
Hurricane and Emergency Preparedness (August 16, 2006)
Consultant to Assist with Buckroe Planning (August 9, 2006)
Hampton extends an open invitation to attend “Explore Hampton 2007” Community Meeting (August 8, 2006)
Mayor Ross Kearney Receives Commendation From Veterans Affairs Medical Center (August 7, 2006)

July 2006

"Work in Progress" Presentation On This Week's Fort Monroe Public Planning (July 26, 2006)
Fort Monroe Reuse Planning Process to Begin July 21 (July 20, 2006)
Councilwoman Angela Leary Named as Chairwoman
of the Hampton Redevelopment and Housing Authority (July 13, 2006)
Phoebus Master Plan - Work Session #2 (July 12, 2006)

June 2006

Check out the Fort Monroe Fireworks and Share Your Opinion (June 30, 2006)
Hampton City Council Oath Of Office Ceremony (June 26, 2006)
City of Hampton to Provide Buckroe Shuttle (June 23, 2006)
Sister Cities International Honors Local Leaders (June 12, 2006)
Pembroke Corridor Project Grand Opening (June 7, 2006)

May 2006

Attorney General McDonnell Issues Alert for Virginia Veterans (May 31, 2006)
Virginia Youth Symphony Orchestra and The American Symphonietta Concert (May 30, 2006)
Hurricane and Flood Preparedness (May 16, 2006)
Hampton Budget Approved (May 11, 2006)
Councilman Sapp Receives Doctorate of Philosophy (May 11, 2006)
Live Nation Announces Cirque du Soleil's First-Ever Live Arena Event,
Delirium, To Appear at Hampton Coliseum (May 8, 2006)
North King Street Master Plan Begins (May 3, 2006)
Year of Regional Citizenship Launched on April 26 at Fort Story (May 1, 2006)

April 2006

Hampton Unites Day - September 25 (April 28, 2006)
Power Plant Of Hampton Roads Adds Another Anchor (April 25, 2006)
Federal Area Development Authority's Fort Monroe Public Planning Process Announced (April 22, 2006)
Governor Kaine Touts Virginia Is Low Tax, Business-Friendly State (April 20, 2006)
North King Street Corridor Progress Report on Phase I UDA Meetings February 14th and 15th (April 19, 2006)
City Council Candidate Forum (April 19, 2006)
Phoebus Master Plan Kickoff Meeting (April 17, 2006)

March 2006

Council Approves New Peninsula Town Center (March 14, 2006)
Appointees to Fort Monroe Reuse Planning Committee Named (March 3, 2006)
Peninsula Town Center Development (March 3, 2006)
Community Development Authority (March 3, 2006)

February 2006

Fort Monroe Public Forum on WHRO (February 22, 2006)
Fort Wool (February 17, 2006)
Privatized Cleanup (February 17, 2006)
Senate Bill 696 Can Help Make Fort Monroe Reuse Transition Easier (February 17, 2006)
Investing in Our Neighborhoods Combating Crime and Grime (February 9, 2006)
Development in Downtown To Provide Retail and Luxury Housing (February 9, 2006)
North King Street Corridor Public Meetings (February 3, 2006)

January 2006

Apply Online for Hampton Jobs Beginning Wednesday, February 15 (January 30, 2006)
New Hotels at Hampton Power Plant (January 26, 2006)
Enormous Need for Foster Parents in Hampton Roads (January 20, 2006)
Legislative Priorities for 2006
Virginia General Assembly Session (January 18, 2006)
SMG Awarded Contract To Manage Hampton Roads Convention Center (January 6, 2006)
Hampton Parent Give Schools High Marks (January 4, 2006)

2005

December 2005

Mayor's Civic Improvement Awards (December 22, 2005)
Coliseum Mall Helps Hurricane Katrina Evacuees (December 21, 2005)
Helping Hurricane Katrina Victims (December 21, 2005)
Cynthia Hudson Selected As Hampton City Attorney (December 16, 2005)
Hampton Achieves Milestones In Fort Monroe Planning Efforts (December 16, 2005)
Stay In The Loop On Fort Monroe Re-Use Project (December 16, 2005)
Citizen Applicants Sought For Fort Monroe Reuse Steering Committee (December 16, 2005)
Hampton Has Second Most National Board Certified Teachers In Virginia (December 14, 2005)

November 2005

Comments by Mayor Ross A. Kearney, II on Transportation (November 21, 2005)
Hampton State-of-the-City Address - Mayor Ross A. Kearney, II (November 10, 2005)
Kecoughtan Corridor, Buckroe Beach, Downtown and Coliseum Central Master Plans (November 2, 2005)
Public Input Process For Fort Monroe Re-use Announced (November 2, 2005)

October 2005

Richie McKeithen Selected as City Assessor (October 26, 2005)
New Orleans Jazz Benefit Concert (October 3, 2005)

September 2005

Hampton And Newport News Named One Of 100 BEST COMMUNITIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE (September 27, 2005)
Comments By Hampton Mayor Ross A. Kearney, II (September 27, 2005)
United We Stand In A Day Of Remembrance And Hope (September 8, 2005)