Community Pulse
What residents are talking about in Hampton public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
50 topics
Council responsiveness and school property decision
General public comment
Other
Zoning & land use
police-requested towing
Taxes & budget
Cottage food bakeries
Opportunity zones and sailor housing
Housing repair waitlist and homeless ordinance
Barnes Cemetery
Children's hospital
Citizen communication
Old Buckroe Road Residential Rezoning Proposal
Neighborhood Marginalization and Lack of Responsiveness
Community Partnerships and Youth/Senior Programming
Sidewalks and Infrastructure on Greenbrier Avenue
Special Event Permitting Process
Subdivision Ordinance Updates and Cemetery Preservation
Use Permit Application by Shevan Sindy to Permit a Pawn Shop at 1531 E Pembroke Avenue With Seven (7) Conditions.
Development & housing
Public safety
Roads & traffic
Parks & recreation
Business & jobs
McDowell Point rezoning (1772 Old Buckroe Road)
Digital Infrastructure and Data Centers
Pharoah's Hookah and Bar Disruptions
Hampton Storytelling Festival
Data Centers and Police Technology Privacy
Code Compliance and City Department Accountability
Pharoah's Hookah and Bar Parking and Safety
Pharoah's Hookah and Bar Safety Hazards
Data Centers and Water Usage
Housing
Animals
Budget
Infrastructure
Residential Trailer and Recreational Vehicle Parking Regulations
Homelessness Data and Public Sanitation Needs
FY2027 Tax and Fee Ordinances
Neighborhood Disruptions and Parking Issues Near Pharaoh's Hookah Bar
Workforce Development and Re-entry Programs (Clean Hands Initiative)
Homelessness and Shelter Support
Public Defender Retention and Funding
Wastewater Infrastructure and Sinkholes
Public Defender Funding
Public Defender Workload and Behavioral Health Dockets
Homelessness Solutions and Tiny Houses
Governing Philosophy and Economic Development
Public Defender Salary Supplements
In the News
12 articlesRecent coverage of Hampton from local and regional media.
Hampton homeowner describes chaos after Halloween party turns into shooting, leaving 3 men injured
A shooting involving three victims is under investigation in Hampton on Ireland Street.
Nov 1, 20263 men injured after shooting at Hampton house party on Halloween, police say
The Hampton Police Division is investigating a shooting at a house party that involved three male victims Saturday night. Police say the shooting happened in the 100 block of Ireland Street.
Nov 1, 2026Shooting at Halloween party in Hampton leaves three injured
HAMPTON, Va. (WAVY) — Hampton Police are investigating a house party shooting in the 100 block of Ireland Street that left three men injured Saturday evening. Police received the call about a shooting around 8:05 p.m. Saturday, and the host confirmed...
Nov 1, 2026Election Day stakes: Hampton Roads will help shape balance of power in Congress
Tuesday is Election Day, and people around the country are paying close attention to Hampton Roads districts as Democrats seek to regain control of Congress. Virginia’s 1st and 2nd districts are among a handful...
Oct 31, 2026Dominion asks SCC to recoup RGGI costs from customers, adding up to $13 to monthly bills
The utility has offered two methods of how payments can be allocated to customers’ bills. One way is to add all 20 months of costs to bills without mitigation, which would mean a jump of about $13 a month for the average residential c…
Oct 31, 2026Virginia trick-or-treat age limits could be lifted by next Halloween
Legislation brought in the General Assembly this year aims to amend loitering codes to lessen the trick-or-treat age requirements. The bill must pass two years in a row, and if approved again next session, trick-or-treating could be open to…
Oct 30, 2026Hampton’s regulations aren’t enough to limit vape shops, city leaders say
Vape shops are avoiding Hampton’s regulations by calling themselves convenience stores, but still selling tobacco products. The city wants more authority from the state to regulate stores selling tobacco items.
Oct 29, 2026King Street Bridge and gate closure at Langley AFB begins
HAMPTON, Va. (WAVY) - The King Street Bridge and gate at Langley Air Force Base is closed to all vehicular and foot traffic as of Monday, Oct. 26, 2026, to accommodate a planned infrastructure maintenance project. During the closure, all access to th...
Oct 26, 2026Hampton City Council scheduled to vote on 2027 legislative priorities
Hampton City Council scheduled to vote on 2027 legislative priorities at upcoming City Council meeting
Oct 25, 2026Female inmate found unresponsive in cell at Hampton Community Corrections Center
An investigation is underway after a female inmate was found unresponsive in a restrictive housing cell. Officials say there is currently no indication of foul play.
Oct 22, 2026Hampton neighbors say Phenix School creating traffic concerns in their neighborhood
Hampton neighbors say Phenix School traffic is creating parking, speeding concerns in their neighborhood
Oct 21, 2026Tow companies say Hampton rate hike is 'a long time coming'
It’s the first change in 20 years, and owners say rising costs for fuel, insurance and equipment made it necessary.
Oct 16, 2026