City Manager Mary Bunting presented highlights of her proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2025 on Wednesday. As part of that budget was a proposal to reduce real estate taxes by 1 cent per $100 of assessed value in the next fiscal year. To learn more, visit bit.ly/49tPZ4N.

Leonard Sledge, who served as Hampton's director of Economic Development from 2013-17, will return to that position with the city starting in July. Sledge has been director of Economic Development for the city of Richmond since 2019. To learn more, visit bit.ly/3vMOcKy.

Today WeHBSeeU TV shined a spotlight on Hampton University’s groundbreaking research and innovation! 🎥 First stop: the Hampton University Proton Cancer Institute, Cancer and Research Center—the only proton center owned and operated by an HBCU. ⚓️

Virginia Peninsula Community College sees jump in spring enrollment, following a trend in growth across the state trib.al/kYFlVQ2

Schools participate in Odyssey of the Mind competition; Kilgore advances to World Finals #WeAreHCS
hampton.k12.va.us/news/Mar24/OM.…

Come out Saturday, May 4

Yesterday, President Williams and Mayor Donnie Tuck, had the opportunity to speak on @13newsnow on the history of the Hampton Jazz and Music Festival and what’s to come! Tickets are now on sale and can be purchased through Ticketmaster.com.

Join us at Hampton's newest gym on April 8 at 2190 Coliseum Drive.

Celebrating our roots and resilience! 🎓 Today marks the beginning of Founders Day, commemorating the rich legacy of Hampton University since its inception on April 1st, 1868. Join us in honoring our past, embracing our present, and shaping our future with passion and purpose! ⚓️

ON SALE: Maxwell - The Serenade Tour with special guests Jazmine Sullivan and October London! Tickets for The Serenade Tour are now on sale. Get your tickets now before they're gone! tinyurl.com/yzrj7mde

Join us April 2 #ChildAbusePreventionMonth

To help motorists reach their destinations without hassle, VDOT will suspend most highway work zones & lift most lane closures on interstates and major roads in Virginia for the Easter holiday from noon Fri, 3/29, until noon Tues, 4/22.
Learn more: bit.ly/3vCrGDS

HCS Create 2024 High School Art Show to be held April 1-28 at Hampton Convention Center #WeAreHCS
hampton.k12.va.us/news/Mar24/Cre…

‘Home is always home.’ Hampton University’s new women’s basketball coach brings wealth of experience trib.al/M7RItvr

HPD will be participating in a Tip-A-Cop fundraiser on March 29th at LongHorn Steakhouse. Come out and support a good cause. hamptonvapolice.org/tip-a-cop-fund…

TICKETS ON SALE NOW: The Hampton Jazz & Music Festival released its full lineup for this year's shows, scheduled for June 28-30 at the Hampton Coliseum. To buy tickets or for more information, go to: hamptonjazzfestival.com.

SURVEY ENDS TODAY: It's the last day to take a survey on the City of Hampton's proposed budget priorities. Pls take the survey and share it. It closes at midnight.

Construction is getting started on the Wythe Creek Road Widening project in City of Hampton City of Poquoson. The project includes a new higher elevation bridge, a reversible travel lane to reduce congestion, sidewalks & more. Read full project details at conta.cc/4cmXxt2

Join Alex Drewry on Wednesdays, April 24-June 5, as you explore the world of watercolor painting. Students will be engaged in applying techniques and learning the basic fundamentals of watercolor.