July 9, 2026 — Hampton Fire Division crews responded to a commercial structure fire at the Hampton/NASA Steam Plant shortly before 1 a.m. today. Read on...
July 9, 2026 — The City Council received an informational briefing on digital infrastructure and data centers at its work session on Wednesday. There are no imminent plans for data centers in Hampton. Read on...
July 6, 2026 — The main branch of the Hampton Public Library reopened on Monday after nearly a yearlong closure with lots of upgrades and improvements. Read on...
June 25, 2026 — Free events at Buckroe Beach and other locations this summer give teens an opportunity to have fun in a safe and structured environment that they helped to plan. Read on...
With the Peninsula experiencing drought conditions, the city is joining the region's water utility in asking community members to conserve water. Read on...
Feb. 27, 2026 — The Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities honored Hampton Mayor Jimmy Gray on Thursday evening with a Humanitarian Award from its Peninsula chapter. Read on...
Jan. 22, 2026 — The office for the Department of Economic Empowerment and Family Resilience was officially opened on Wednesday as a place promoting "economic mobility for everyone." Read on...
Sept. 17, 2025 — The City of Hampton is warning applicants, developers, and business owners about a scam involving fake emails from the Planning Department requesting wire transfers or extra permit payments. Read on...
Feb. 14, 2026 — The City of Hampton Issues an immediate revocation of the Zoning Administrator Permit for Restaurant 2 for Karma Restaurant and Lounge following an incident that occurred overnight. Read on...
Sept. 18, 2025 — Exciting news for Hampton’s outdoor enthusiasts! Sandy Bottom Nature Park has received state grant funding to enhance its trails. Read on...
Sept. 3, 2025 — City officials cut the ribbon at the permanent structure for the Shoreline Operations Station, which just completed a successful first summer at Buckroe Beach. Read on...
May 15, 2025 — Following a comprehensive Peninsula-wide study, Hampton is joining a regional initiative aimed at addressing homelessness through coordinated strategies and shared solutions. Read on...
May 8, 2025 — The Hampton Community Assistance Response (CARES) Team is a new, specialized unit designed to respond to calls involving non-violent individuals experiencing behavioral or mental health crises. Read on...
April 17, 2025 — Gov. Glenn Youngkin, Mayor Jimmy Gray and other officials toured the Hampton Logistics Center, which is scheduled to open this fall with more than 500,000 square feet of industrial space. Read on...
April 8, 2025 — Hampton’s new Sensory Activation Vehicle is available for rental to be used at school functions, sporting events and community gatherings, providing a calming environment for individuals with special sensory needs or conditions. Read on...
Governor Glenn Youngkin announced that nine communities, including The Phoebus Partnership in Hampton, have received the coveted Advancing Virginia Main Street Designation. Read on...
Jan. 14, 2025 — The city's free promotional calendars will be available on Wednesday at locations around Hampton, with original artwork and important dates for every month. Read on...
Officials from Hampton and the Angolan city of Malanje met in a ceremony to create a Sister Cities affiliation between the two cites, which are linked by the arrival of Angolan slaves at Point Comfort in 1619. Read on...
May 16, 2024 - The Planning Commission endorsed new measures that would allow short-term rentals across the city — but with limits. The vote is a recommendation to City Council, which will have the final say on June 12. Read on...
March 19, 2024 — This week, VDOT contractors will start a major project to improve traffic on Wythe Creek Road. The $78.6 million work is expected to take until fall of 2027, and create some delays. Read on...
