Sept. 8, 2026 — Community members who want to learn more about the city's Climate Action Plan can attend a free workshop on Sept. 29 at the Hampton Roads Convention Center. Read on...
Sept. 7, 2026 — The City Council will meet for its regular work and legislative sessions on Wednesday, with agendas that include a preliminary discussion of the city's legislative priorities for the coming session of the General Assembly. Read on...
All city offices will be closed on Monday, Sept. 7, in recognition of Labor Day. Here's a look at how the holiday will affect city facilities and services, including trash collection. Read on...
Aug. 31, 2026 — Hampton will join cities and counties around the region in the Spread the Love challenge to collect donated jars of peanut butter and jelly in recognition of Hunger Action Month. Read on...
Aug. 31, 2026 — Applications are now open for Hampton's participation in the Youth Climate Action Fund. Young residents can apply for grants of up to $5,000 for climate projects. Read on...
Aug. 27, 2026 — Mayor Jimmy Gray will join the 2026 cohort of the Virginia Hunt State Policy Fellows, a bipartisan program that brings together local elected officials to explore education policy issues. Read on...
Aug. 27, 2026 — The Phoebus branch of the Hampton Public Library will close for about six weeks for a new roof and other structural and renovation work. Read on...
Aug. 26, 2026 — The City of Hampton opened its new Urgency of N.O.W. Center on Wednesday afternoon, offering resources to young adults with the goal of preventing crime by addressing its roots. Read on...
Aug. 24, 2026 — Drivers will see reduced speed limit, lane closures on North Armistead Avenue to accommodate work on road-raising resilience project. Read on...
Aug. 20, 2026 — The city has earned international recognition for economic development related to the work at Hampton's Department of Economic Empowerment and Family Resilience. 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...
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...
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...
