Archived Press Releases
Select Year
2008
July 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 Veteran's 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)
- 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)
- Sunset Public Boat Ramp Closed August 14 – August 28 (August 14, 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 (Apr. 28, 2006)
- Power Plant Of Hampton Roads Adds Another Anchor (Apr. 25, 2006)
- Federal Area Development Authority's Fort Monroe Public Planning Process Announced (Apr. 22, 2006)
- Governor Kaine Touts Virginia Is Low Tax, Business-Friendly State (Apr. 20, 2006)
- North King Street Corridor Progress Report on Phase I UDA Meetings February 14th and 15th (Apr. 19, 2006)
- City Council Candidate Forum (Apr. 19, 2006)
- Phoebus Master Plan Kickoff Meeting (Apr. 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, 2005)
- Fort Wool (February 17, 2005)
- Privatized Cleanup (February 17, 2005)
- Senate Bill 696 Can Help Make Fort Monroe Reuse Transition Easier (February 17, 2005)
- Investing in Our Neighborhoods Combating Crime and Grime (February 9, 2005)
- Development in Downtown To Provide Retail and Luxury Housing (February 9, 2005)
- North King Street Corridor Public Meetings (February 3, 2005)
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)